https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/south-carolina/ Recent short-term rental regulatory updates across South Carolina markets. Fri, 05 Jun 2026 22:16:32 GMT https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/south-carolina/johns-island/ County planning staff reviewing whether additional protections for rural and agricultural zones are warranted; decision expected in 2026 following public comment period. Wed, 01 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT south-carolina-johns-island-2025-10-01 https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/south-carolina/charleston/ Charleston City Council is considering extending an owner-occupancy requirement to Category 2 STR permits (off-peninsula residential), which would eliminate investor-owned STRs in those neighborhoods. The proposal is in committee review and faces opposition from property rights groups. Tue, 01 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT south-carolina-charleston-2025-07-01 https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/south-carolina/johns-island/ Neighborhood groups submitted a formal petition to Charleston County requesting STR restrictions in agricultural (AG) zoning districts on Johns Island; county planners reviewing. Tue, 01 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT south-carolina-johns-island-2025-07-01 https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/south-carolina/mount-pleasant/ SC Senate bill that would have preempted local STR bans and restrictions failed committee vote; municipalities including Mount Pleasant retain full authority to regulate STRs. Sun, 01 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMT south-carolina-mount-pleasant-2025-06-01 https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/south-carolina/mount-pleasant/ Town Council reviewing whether to restrict investor-owned STRs in R-1 residential zones; public hearings ongoing with a decision expected in 2026. Tue, 01 Apr 2025 00:00:00 GMT south-carolina-mount-pleasant-2025-04-01 https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/south-carolina/greenville/ Greenville's downtown rezoning initiative expanded the footprint of MX-designated zones, increasing the number of parcels eligible for by-right STR use in the growing arts and innovation districts. Tue, 01 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMT south-carolina-greenville-2024-10-01 https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/south-carolina/isle-of-palms/ Isle of Palms reviewed its annual STR density limits for single-family residential zones, maintaining current caps but confirming that properties in areas at the density ceiling are ineligible for new licenses until existing licenses expire. Tue, 01 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMT south-carolina-isle-of-palms-2024-10-01 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/myrtle-beach/ Following community complaints about beachfront STR properties, Myrtle Beach increased enforcement of parking restrictions and after-hours noise ordinances. Code enforcement officers now patrol STR-dense corridors during peak season weekends. Thu, 01 Aug 2024 00:00:00 GMT south-carolina-myrtle-beach-2024-08-01 https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/south-carolina/north-myrtle-beach/ North Myrtle Beach increased code enforcement activity during summer months, targeting noise violations and illegal parking at vacation rental properties. The Ocean Drive and Cherry Grove communities see the most enforcement activity during peak season. Mon, 01 Jul 2024 00:00:00 GMT south-carolina-north-myrtle-beach-2024-07-01 https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/south-carolina/greenville/ The City maintained active enforcement of its prohibition on by-right STRs in residential zones, issuing notices to operators in R-zones advertising on booking platforms without required special approvals. Sat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 GMT south-carolina-greenville-2024-06-01 https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/south-carolina/isle-of-palms/ The City clarified that the 12-person maximum applies as a hard cap regardless of bedroom count, overriding the 2+2 formula in larger properties. Operators with properties exceeding this limit on their listings received compliance notices. Sat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 GMT south-carolina-isle-of-palms-2024-06-01 https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/south-carolina/myrtle-beach/ Horry County launched an outreach and enforcement campaign to increase accommodations tax compliance among STR operators. The campaign targeted properties listed on Airbnb and Vrbo that had not registered with the county or state for tax collection purposes. Wed, 01 May 2024 00:00:00 GMT south-carolina-myrtle-beach-2024-05-01 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/north-myrtle-beach/ South Carolina's 7% accommodations tax (5% state + 2% local option) applies to all short-term rental income in North Myrtle Beach. The SC Department of Revenue increased outreach to ensure all Grand Strand STR operators are properly registered. Mon, 01 Apr 2024 00:00:00 GMT south-carolina-north-myrtle-beach-2024-04-01 https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/south-carolina/greenville/ Greenville clarified that rentals of 30 to 89 days are treated differently from STRs (under 30 days) and standard leases (90+ days), with a separate compliance pathway that operators in residential zones may be able to use. Thu, 01 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMT south-carolina-greenville-2024-02-01 https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/south-carolina/isle-of-palms/ Isle of Palms reinforced its annual rental license renewal deadline of January 1st, sending advance reminders and suspending rental activity for properties that failed to renew on time. Mon, 01 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT south-carolina-isle-of-palms-2024-01-01 https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/south-carolina/mount-pleasant/ Town formalized STR permit requirement; all operators must obtain annual permit and display permit number in all listings. Fee structure based on bedroom count. Sun, 01 Oct 2023 00:00:00 GMT south-carolina-mount-pleasant-2023-10-01 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 https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/south-carolina/myrtle-beach/ Myrtle Beach requires all short-term rental operators to hold a city business license and register with the South Carolina Department of Revenue for accommodations tax collection. Unlicensed operation carries fines of up to $500 per violation. Sun, 01 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT south-carolina-myrtle-beach-2023-01-01 https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/south-carolina/north-myrtle-beach/ North Myrtle Beach requires all short-term rental operators to obtain a city business license and register with the South Carolina Department of Revenue for accommodations tax collection. A 24/7 local contact must be designated and the permit number displayed in all listings. Sun, 01 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT south-carolina-north-myrtle-beach-2023-01-01 https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/south-carolina/johns-island/ All unincorporated Charleston County STRs including Johns Island must hold an annual permit; fee varies by bedroom count. Safety compliance and county business license required. Fri, 01 Jul 2022 00:00:00 GMT south-carolina-johns-island-2022-07-01 https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/south-carolina/charleston/ Charleston capped the number of Category 1 STR permits (non-owner-occupied properties on the historic peninsula) at the number in circulation at the time of the cap's implementation. New Category 1 permits are only available when existing ones are relinquished. This has created a secondary market in permit transfers. Wed, 01 Sep 2021 00:00:00 GMT south-carolina-charleston-2021-09-01 https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/south-carolina/charleston/ Properties on Charleston's historic peninsula must be at least 50 years old to qualify for an STR license. This rule protects the historic character of the city's oldest neighborhoods and prevents conversion of newer construction to vacation rentals in areas where housing supply is most constrained. Tue, 01 Jan 2019 00:00:00 GMT south-carolina-charleston-2019-01-01