Beaufort, South Carolina

Short-Term Rental Regulations — Beaufort County

Allowed (Permit Required)

STR Status

Permit: RequiredBusiness License Required
✓ Verified against the official ordinance.View source· Last verified 6/9/2026

Permit & Licensing

Permit RequiredYes
License Cost$100 application fee plus $50 safety inspection fee
Business License RequiredYes
WaitlistNot specified

Owner Requirements

Owner Occupancy RequiredNo
Primary Residence RequiredNot specified
Insurance RequiredNot specified

Limits & Restrictions

Parking RequiredNot specified

Taxes & Fees

Transient Occupancy Tax / TOTContact city for rates

Official Sources

cityofbeaufort.org/344/Short-Term-Rentals
Data confidence: 90%Last updated: June 9, 2026

Short-term rental rules in Beaufort, South Carolina

Short-term rentals (Airbnb, Vrbo) in Beaufort, South Carolina are allowed with a permit. Operators must obtain a permit (fee: $100 application fee plus $50 ).

Frequently asked questions

Are short-term rentals allowed in Beaufort, South Carolina?

Short-term rentals (including Airbnb and Vrbo) are allowed with a permit in Beaufort, South Carolina.

Do I need a permit to run an Airbnb in Beaufort?

A short-term rental permit is required, a business license is also required, the fee is $100 application fee plus $50 .

Where do these Beaufort short-term rental rules come from?

These details are verified against Beaufort'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 Beaufort, Beaufort County, or South Carolina authorities — and consult a qualified attorney — before purchasing property or operating an STR. This is not legal advice.