Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Greenville County, SC

Airbnbs are effectively legal in Greenville County, SC because there are no specific short-term rental regulations on the books. No county-level short-term rental ordinance or permit program was found on official Greenville County pages or in the county Zoning Ordinance. The county zoning ordinance regulates lodging uses generally (e.g., 'Hotel or Motel' and 'Bed and Breakfast') and requires Certificates of Use for new or changed uses; properties inside the City of Greenville are governed by the City’s specific STR rules. Operators should still verify HOA rules, state-level requirements, and any tax-collection obligations. See the official source linked on this page for full requirements. Last verified 2026-05-14.

No county-level short-term rental ordinance or permit program was found on official Greenville County pages or in the county Zoning Ordinance. The county zoning ordinance regulates lodging uses generally (e.g., 'Hotel or Motel' and 'Bed and Breakfast') and requires Certificates of Use for new or changed uses; properties inside the City of Greenville are governed by the City’s specific STR rules.

Vrbo is effectively legal in Greenville County, SC for the same reason Airbnb is: there are no short-term-rental-specific regulations on the books. Operators should still check HOA, state, and tax obligations before listing. Last verified 2026-05-14.

Short-term rental hosts in Greenville County are typically responsible for lodging, occupancy, and applicable sales taxes — these usually apply even where hosting is allowed without a permit. Rates and remittance rules vary by jurisdiction (state, county, and city can each levy a share); confirm the current rates with the official source linked on this page. Platforms such as Airbnb and Vrbo collect some taxes automatically, but the host remains liable for any not collected on their behalf.

We are not currently tracking any recent short-term rental ordinance changes for Greenville County. STR rules change frequently — verify the current requirements with the city or county before listing, using the official source linked on this page.