https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/south-carolina/hilton-head-island/ Recent short-term rental regulatory updates for Hilton Head Island, SC. Fri, 05 Jun 2026 22:16:30 GMT https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/south-carolina/hilton-head-island/ Beaufort County's hospitality tax, which applies on top of the state accommodations tax for Hilton Head Island properties, was reviewed for rate and collection compliance. Major platforms now collect and remit both the state and county-level taxes on behalf of most hosts. Sun, 01 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMT south-carolina-hilton-head-island-2024-09-01 https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/south-carolina/hilton-head-island/ South Carolina's 7% accommodations tax (5% state + 2% local option) applies to all Hilton Head Island short-term rental income. The SC Department of Revenue has increased outreach to ensure all island vacation rental operators are properly registered, as the accommodation tax is a critical revenue source for local tourism promotion. Mon, 01 Apr 2024 00:00:00 GMT south-carolina-hilton-head-island-2024-04-01 https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/south-carolina/hilton-head-island/ All short-term rental operators must obtain a Town of Hilton Head Island business license and rental permit. The permit requires proof of ownership or management authorization, a 24/7 local contact designation, and registration with the South Carolina Department of Revenue for accommodations tax collection. Sun, 01 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT south-carolina-hilton-head-island-2023-01-01