Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Lee County, SC

Airbnbs are effectively legal in Lee County, SC because there are no specific short-term rental regulations on the books. No Lee County (county-level) or City of Bishopville (municipal) official ordinance or permitting page explicitly regulates or defines 'short-term rentals' or 'vacation rentals.' Bishopville zoning ordinance regulates traditional lodging types (Hotels/Motels, Bed & Breakfast Inns) and allows temporary recreational-vehicle lodging up to seven days, but it does not define or require registration/permits for owner-occupied or whole-home short-term rentals. 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 Lee County (county-level) or City of Bishopville (municipal) official ordinance or permitting page explicitly regulates or defines 'short-term rentals' or 'vacation rentals.' Bishopville zoning ordinance regulates traditional lodging types (Hotels/Motels, Bed & Breakfast Inns) and allows temporary recreational-vehicle lodging up to seven days, but it does not define or require registration/permits for owner-occupied or whole-home short-term rentals.

Vrbo is effectively legal in Lee 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 Lee 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 Lee County. STR rules change frequently — verify the current requirements with the city or county before listing, using the official source linked on this page.