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South Carolina STR Laws

Short-term rental regulations for 9 cities in South Carolina

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Restricted
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Investor-Friendly

Beaufort

⚠️ Restricted

Beaufort is a historic antebellum city with strict zoning that limits STRs in its historic district. Permits required ci...

📋 Permit req'd

Charleston

⚠️ Restricted

Charleston caps STR licenses per neighborhood to prevent over-saturation. Some areas (French Quarter, Cannonborough-Elli...

📋 Permit req'd

Folly Beach

⚠️ Restricted

Folly Beach is Charleston's most popular beach community and a competitive STR market. The city requires business licens...

📋 Permit req'd

Hilton Head Island

✅ Friendly

Hilton Head is one of the Southeast's premier beach and golf resort markets. Very STR-friendly — the entire economy is...

📋 Permit req'd

Isle of Palms

⚠️ Restricted

Isle of Palms near Charleston is a premium beach investment market. The city requires STR licenses and enforces occupanc...

📋 Permit req'd

Kiawah Island

✅ Friendly

Kiawah Island is a private luxury resort island near Charleston with a managed vacation rental program. Many properties ...

📋 Permit req'd

Myrtle Beach

✅ Friendly

Myrtle Beach is a major vacation destination with a very permissive STR environment. The city relies heavily on STR tour...

📋 Permit req'd

Pawleys Island

✅ Friendly

Pawleys Island is one of South Carolina's oldest beach resorts with a laid-back STR market. Georgetown County requires b...

📋 Permit req'd

Surfside Beach

✅ Friendly

Surfside Beach (the Family Beach) near Myrtle Beach has a welcoming STR environment. Horry County requires licensing but...

📋 Permit req'd