Bluffton, 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 6/19/2026

Permit & Licensing

Permit RequiredYes
Renewalannual
Business License RequiredYes
WaitlistNot specified

Owner Requirements

Owner Occupancy RequiredNot specified
Primary Residence RequiredNot specified
Insurance RequiredNot specified

Limits & Restrictions

Minimum Night Stayless than 30 consecutive days
Density / Distance Capmaximum of one (1) Short-term Rental Unit per lot in specified zoning districts
Parking RequiredYes

Taxes & Fees

Transient Occupancy Tax / TOTContact city for rates

Zoning Restrictions

  • Allowed in AG, RMU, RG, NC, GM, RV-HD, NCV-HD, NG-HD, NCE-HD zoning districts with 1 per lot cap; cap does not apply in Neighborhood Core-Historic District

Official Sources

townofbluffton.sc.gov/705/Short-Term-Rentals
Data confidence: 97%Last updated: June 8, 2026

Short-term rental rules in Bluffton, South Carolina

Short-term rentals (Airbnb, Vrbo) in Bluffton, South Carolina are allowed with a permit. Operators must obtain a permit.

Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

A short-term rental permit is required, a business license is also required.

Are there stay limits for short-term rentals in Bluffton?

Yes — Bluffton sets a minimum stay of 30 nights.

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

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