Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Port Royal, SC

Airbnb listings are allowed in Port Royal, SC, but with restrictions. Town ordinance requires STRs to comply with Town business licensing, revenue collection, zoning and land development regulations, and health laws. STRs are regulated by ordinance (Signed-2024-19) and must adhere to standards developed by the Town's STR Task Force. A permit is required before you can host. These rules apply to all short-term rental platforms (Airbnb, Vrbo, Booking.com, etc.) — not just Airbnb specifically. See the official source linked on this page for full requirements. Last verified 2026-05-14.

Town ordinance requires STRs to comply with Town business licensing, revenue collection, zoning and land development regulations, and health laws. STRs are regulated by ordinance (Signed-2024-19) and must adhere to standards developed by the Town's STR Task Force.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Port Royal. 1) Secure the required Town business license and comply with revenue collection and health requirements per the ordinance; 2) Verify property compliance with Town zoning and land development regulations; 3) Use the forms and ordinance guidance posted on the Town’s Short-Term Rental Task Force or Forms & Documents pages to complete required submissions.

1) Secure the required Town business license and comply with revenue collection and health requirements per the ordinance; 2) Verify property compliance with Town zoning and land development regulations; 3) Use the forms and ordinance guidance posted on the Town’s Short-Term Rental Task Force or Forms & Documents pages to complete required submissions.

Vrbo is permitted in Port Royal, SC under the same restrictions that apply to Airbnb — local rules govern the rental itself, not the specific platform. You must hold a valid permit before hosting on Vrbo. Last verified 2026-05-14.

Short-term rental hosts in Port Royal 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 Port Royal. STR rules change frequently — verify the current requirements with the city or county before listing, using the official source linked on this page.