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The Coastal SC STR Rules Data Pack: every rule on this site as a spreadsheet (CSV and Excel) with source links, a renewal deadline calendar (.ics) with reminders, and a 1-page quick start. $19.
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No cap, but strict occupancy (2 per bedroom plus 2, max 12 overnight) and an 11pm to 9am vehicle limit; total tax 14%.
Not legal advice. This is a plain-language summary of public sources, last checked 2026-10-25. Rules change, and some items are pending. Always verify with the municipality or county before you buy, list, or renew. Each fact links to its official source.
| Topic | What the official sources say |
|---|---|
| Allowed and where | Whole dwelling units only; rooms within single-family homes may not be rented. Zone restrictions beyond that: unknown. Source: www.isleofpalms.gov |
| Permit or license | City of Isle of Palms short-term rental business license, required for any rental. 24/7 local contact able to reach the property within 1 hour. Source: www.isleofpalms.gov |
| Fees | $450 for the first $2,000 of prior-year gross receipts plus $4.60 per additional $1,000. Portable parking permits $15 each (up to 4). Source: www.isleofpalms.gov |
| Caps or wait list | No license cap found in official sources. Source: www.isleofpalms.gov |
| Owner-occupancy | Not required. Source: www.isleofpalms.gov |
| Occupancy limit | Overnight: 2 per bedroom plus 2, maximum 12 (children under 2 not counted). Total at any time: the lesser of twice the overnight limit or 40. Source: www.isleofpalms.gov |
| Parking | 11pm to 9am: the greater of 1 vehicle per bedroom or 1 per 2.5 occupants, minimum 2. Source: www.isleofpalms.gov |
| Taxes on stays | 14% total: state sales 5%, local option 1%, county transportation 1%, state accommodations 2%, county school 1% (SCDOR); Charleston County accommodations 2%, IOP accommodations 1%, IOP beach preservation fee 1% (Charleston County). Source: www.isleofpalms.gov | www.charlestoncounty.gov |
| Registration and renewal | License fee due by Apr 30 each year. Violations are misdemeanors (up to $500 or 30 days). Source: www.isleofpalms.gov Gross receipts for license and tax filings. The $19 Airbnb Host Tracker totals your gross rental income by month, for each property or all properties together: rent, cleaning and other guest fees from Airbnb, Vrbo and direct stays, before platform fees. Stays are counted in the month they check in. Take a look |
| Recent changes (dated) | unknown (no dated 2025 or 2026 change confirmed in official sources). Source: www.isleofpalms.gov |
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The Coastal SC STR Rules Data Pack: every rule on this site as a spreadsheet (CSV and Excel) with source links, a renewal deadline calendar (.ics) with reminders, and a 1-page quick start. $19.
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