Short-Term Rental Regulations
in York County, SC

STRs are permitted by right in business zones (LB, GB) but require a Special Use Permit in residential districts (RC, RR, R33, R20, R13, RMF). Requirements include on-site parking (on-street is prohibited), guest limits set by the Board, and compliance with state sales and county transient occupancy taxes.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in York County. 1) Verify zoning via the York County Property Information System; 2) If in a residential district, submit a Special Use Permit application with a site plan and fee (approx. $560) for public hearings; 3) Upon approval, obtain a County business license and set up a transient occupancy tax account.

1) Verify zoning via the York County Property Information System; 2) If in a residential district, submit a Special Use Permit application with a site plan and fee (approx. $560) for public hearings; 3) Upon approval, obtain a County business license and set up a transient occupancy tax account.