Greenville, South Carolina
Short-Term Rental Regulations — Greenville County
STR Status
Permit & Licensing
Owner Requirements
Limits & Restrictions
Taxes & Fees
Zoning Restrictions
- Only allowed in mixed-use and non-residential zoning districts (MX-2, MXS-5, MX-3, MXS-D, MX-5, BG, MX-D, BH, MXS-2, IX, MXS-3, CM); not allowed in residential districts
Official Sources
Short-term rental rules in Greenville, South Carolina
Short-term rentals (Airbnb, Vrbo) in Greenville, South Carolina are allowed under certain conditions. Operators must obtain a permit. A lodging/occupancy tax of 3% applies.
Frequently asked questions
Are short-term rentals allowed in Greenville, South Carolina?
Short-term rentals (including Airbnb and Vrbo) are allowed under certain conditions in Greenville, South Carolina.
Do I need a permit to run an Airbnb in Greenville?
A short-term rental permit is required, a business license is also required.
What taxes apply to short-term rentals in Greenville?
Short-term rentals in Greenville are subject to a lodging/occupancy tax of 3%.
Where do these Greenville short-term rental rules come from?
These details are verified against Greenville'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 Greenville, Greenville County, or South Carolina authorities — and consult a qualified attorney — before purchasing property or operating an STR. This is not legal advice.