Greenville, South Carolina

Short-Term Rental Regulations — Greenville County

Conditional

STR Status

Permit: RequiredTax: 3%Business License Required
✓ Verified against the official ordinance.View source· Last verified 6/7/2026
3%Tax Rate

Permit & Licensing

Permit RequiredYes
Business License RequiredYes
WaitlistNot specified

Owner Requirements

Owner Occupancy RequiredNot specified
Primary Residence RequiredNot specified
Insurance RequiredNot specified

Limits & Restrictions

Density / Distance Cap25% of units in multi-unit dwellings with 4 or more units
Parking RequiredYes

Taxes & Fees

Transient Occupancy Tax / TOT3%

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

Data confidence: 93%Last updated: June 7, 2026

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.