Aiken, South Carolina
Short-Term Rental Regulations — Aiken County
Conditional
STR Status
Permit & Licensing
Permit RequiredNot specified
Business License RequiredNot specified
WaitlistNot specified
Owner Requirements
Owner Occupancy RequiredNot specified
Primary Residence RequiredNot specified
Insurance RequiredNot specified
Limits & Restrictions
Parking RequiredNot specified
Taxes & Fees
Transient Occupancy Tax / TOTContact city for rates
Zoning Restrictions
- Not all zoning districts allow STRs; some require Special Exception from Board of Zoning Appeals
Official Sources
Data confidence: 80%Last updated: June 8, 2026
Short-term rental rules in Aiken, South Carolina
Short-term rentals (Airbnb, Vrbo) in Aiken, South Carolina are allowed under certain conditions.
Frequently asked questions
Are short-term rentals allowed in Aiken, South Carolina?
Short-term rentals (including Airbnb and Vrbo) are allowed under certain conditions in Aiken, South Carolina.
Where do these Aiken short-term rental rules come from?
These details are verified against Aiken's official short-term rental ordinance and updated when the rules change.
Always verify before you buy. Short-term-rental rules change often and may not be fully current here. Confirm directly with Aiken, Aiken County, or South Carolina authorities — and consult a qualified attorney — before purchasing property or operating an STR. This is not legal advice.