Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
Short-Term Rental Regulations — Horry County
Conditional
STR Status
Business License Required
Permit & Licensing
Permit RequiredNot specified
Business License RequiredYes
WaitlistNot specified
Owner Requirements
Owner Occupancy RequiredNot specified
Primary Residence RequiredNot specified
Insurance RequiredNot specified
Limits & Restrictions
Parking RequiredNot specified
Taxes & Fees
Transient Occupancy Tax / TOTContact city for rates
Zoning Restrictions
- STRs prohibited in all R-zoned districts except RMV; allowed only in specific visitor/commercial zones
Official Sources
Data confidence: 88%Last updated: June 7, 2026
Short-term rental rules in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
Short-term rentals (Airbnb, Vrbo) in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina are allowed under certain conditions.
Frequently asked questions
Are short-term rentals allowed in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina?
Short-term rentals (including Airbnb and Vrbo) are allowed under certain conditions in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.
Do I need a permit to run an Airbnb in Myrtle Beach?
A business license is also required.
Where do these Myrtle Beach short-term rental rules come from?
These details are verified against Myrtle Beach'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 Myrtle Beach, Horry County, or South Carolina authorities — and consult a qualified attorney — before purchasing property or operating an STR. This is not legal advice.