Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Georgetown County, SC

Short-term vacation rentals (STVRs) are allowed but restricted by zoning approval and occupancy limits (4 people for 1-2 bedrooms; 2 per bedroom for 3+ bedrooms). Operators must provide adjacent neighbor notification and designate a rental agent available 24/7 who can arrive on-site within two hours of a complaint.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Georgetown County. 1. Submit a completed STVR Application with required attachments (proof of ownership, insurance, rental agreement, and neighbor notification). 2. Pay the non-refundable fee ($500 for non-owner occupied, $250 for owner-occupied). 3. Obtain a City Business License after passing Building and Fire Department inspections. Permits must be renewed annually by May 1.

1. Submit a completed STVR Application with required attachments (proof of ownership, insurance, rental agreement, and neighbor notification). 2. Pay the non-refundable fee ($500 for non-owner occupied, $250 for owner-occupied). 3. Obtain a City Business License after passing Building and Fire Department inspections. Permits must be renewed annually by May 1.