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Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Fripp Island, SC

Last verified: March 2026 · Report an update

Zoning & Conditions

Short-term rentals in unincorporated Beaufort County (governing Fripp Island) are allowed only in specified zoning districts: allowed as SPECIAL USES in multiple T2/T3/T4 and C3 districts and as PERMITTED USES in C4 and C5; STRs are prohibited in the MCAS Airport Overlay District (Clear, APZ-1, APZ-2) and Noise Zone 3. Advertisements must display the County-issued Zoning Permit Number and Business License Number; applicants must submit plot/site plan, parking information, and a Fire Safety Standards form; permits require annual renewal.

How to Obtain a Permit

1) For Special Use STRs: schedule a pre-application meeting (contact Lisa Anderson) and complete Staff Review Team submission with plot plan and Fire Safety Standards form; apply to the Zoning Board of Appeals. 2) For Permitted Use STRs: contact the Zoning Department, submit Zoning Permit application with required documents and Fire Safety Standards form. 3) After Zoning Permit approval, obtain a Beaufort County Business License and renew the STR zoning permit annually by April 1.

Official Resources

Official Fripp Island STR regulation source

Frequently Asked Questions

Are short-term rentals allowed in Fripp Island, SC?
Short-term rentals in unincorporated Beaufort County (governing Fripp Island) are allowed only in specified zoning districts: allowed as SPECIAL USES in multiple T2/T3/T4 and C3 districts and as PERMITTED USES in C4 and C5; STRs are prohibited in the MCAS Airport Overlay District (Clear, APZ-1, APZ-2) and Noise Zone 3. Advertisements must display the County-issued Zoning Permit Number and Business License Number; applicants must submit plot/site plan, parking information, and a Fire Safety Standards form; permits require annual renewal.
Is a permit required to operate a short-term rental in Fripp Island?
Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Fripp Island. 1) For Special Use STRs: schedule a pre-application meeting (contact Lisa Anderson) and complete Staff Review Team submission with plot plan and Fire Safety Standards form; apply to the Zoning Board of Appeals. 2) For Permitted Use STRs: contact the Zoning Department, submit Zoning Permit application with required documents and Fire Safety Standards form. 3) After Zoning Permit approval, obtain a Beaufort County Business License and renew the STR zoning permit annually by April 1.
How do I get a short-term rental permit in Fripp Island?
1) For Special Use STRs: schedule a pre-application meeting (contact Lisa Anderson) and complete Staff Review Team submission with plot plan and Fire Safety Standards form; apply to the Zoning Board of Appeals. 2) For Permitted Use STRs: contact the Zoning Department, submit Zoning Permit application with required documents and Fire Safety Standards form. 3) After Zoning Permit approval, obtain a Beaufort County Business License and renew the STR zoning permit annually by April 1.
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Disclaimer

This information is for general reference only and may not reflect the most current regulations. STR regulations change frequently. Always verify requirements with official local government sources before operating a short-term rental.

Last verified: March 2026 · Suggest a correction