McClellanville, South Carolina

Short-Term Rental Regulations — Charleston County

Allowed (Permit Required)

STR Status

Permit: RequiredBusiness License Required
County-level data: No city-specific ordinance found. Showing regulations for Charleston County which apply to this area.
✓ Verified against the official ordinance.View source· Last verified 6/16/2026

Permit & Licensing

Permit RequiredYes
License Cost$100.00 (Limited Home Rental); $200.00 (Extended Home Rental); $300.00 (Commercial Guest House)
Renewalannual
Business License RequiredYes
WaitlistYes

Owner Requirements

Owner Occupancy RequiredNot specified
Primary Residence RequiredNot specified
Insurance RequiredNot specified

Limits & Restrictions

Parking RequiredYes

Taxes & Fees

Transient Occupancy Tax / TOTContact city for rates

Zoning Restrictions

  • yes - AGR and AG-8 zoning districts have additional requirements; Extended Home Rental requires Special Exception from Board of Zoning Appeals

Official Sources

charlestoncounty.org/departments/zoning-planning/apps-forms/STR-Extended-Home-Rental-Application-Packet.pdf?r=203
Data confidence: 95%Last updated: June 16, 2026

Short-term rental rules in McClellanville, South Carolina

McClellanville, South Carolina has no separate city ordinance, so Charleston County rules apply — under which short-term rentals are allowed with a permit. Operators must obtain a permit (fee: $100.00 (Limited Home Rental);).

Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

A short-term rental permit is required, a business license is also required, the fee is $100.00 (Limited Home Rental);.

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

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