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Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Lancaster County, SC

Last verified: March 2026 · Report an update

Zoning & Conditions

Lancaster County’s Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) treats “Lodging” as a land-use category that includes premises available for short-term human habitation (daily and weekly rentals). The UDO’s Bed & Breakfast standards require the owner/manager to live on the lot, limit operation to the principal structure, and state guest rooms are for transient rental with a “Maximum length of stay is limited to 14 days in any 30-day period of time.” Other short-term lodging is categorized under Lodging and is subject to the UDO’s zoning designations and conditional/special-exception procedures.

Official Resources

Official Lancaster County STR regulation source

Frequently Asked Questions

Are short-term rentals allowed in Lancaster County, SC?
Lancaster County’s Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) treats “Lodging” as a land-use category that includes premises available for short-term human habitation (daily and weekly rentals). The UDO’s Bed & Breakfast standards require the owner/manager to live on the lot, limit operation to the principal structure, and state guest rooms are for transient rental with a “Maximum length of stay is limited to 14 days in any 30-day period of time.” Other short-term lodging is categorized under Lodging and is subject to the UDO’s zoning designations and conditional/special-exception procedures.

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