Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Surfside Beach, SC

Airbnb listings are allowed in Surfside Beach, SC, but with restrictions. Transient (short-term) rentals are defined as dwellings or accommodations rented for periods less than 30 days and are explicitly permitted only in the R3 and C3 zoning districts per Sec. 17-396.10. Operators must comply with local accommodations/hospitality fees and Horry County registration requirements. 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.

Transient (short-term) rentals are defined as dwellings or accommodations rented for periods less than 30 days and are explicitly permitted only in the R3 and C3 zoning districts per Sec. 17-396.10. Operators must comply with local accommodations/hospitality fees and Horry County registration requirements.

Vrbo is permitted in Surfside Beach, SC under the same restrictions that apply to Airbnb — local rules govern the rental itself, not the specific platform. Last verified 2026-05-14.

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