Rock Hill, South Carolina

Short-Term Rental Regulations — York County

Allowed (Permit Required)

STR Status

Permit: RequiredBusiness License Required
✓ Verified against the official ordinance.View source· Last verified 6/7/2026

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

Parking RequiredNot specified

Taxes & Fees

Transient Occupancy Tax / TOTContact city for rates

Zoning Restrictions

  • STRs in non-commercial/mixed-use zones must cease operating after April 30, 2029; unrestricted ongoing operation permitted in Mixed Use, Neighborhood Office, Neighborhood Commercial, Limited Commercial, General Commercial, Community Commercial, Commercial Industrial, Downtown, and Mixed Use Corridor zones

Official Sources

Data confidence: 85%Last updated: June 7, 2026

Short-term rental rules in Rock Hill, South Carolina

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

Frequently asked questions

Are short-term rentals allowed in Rock Hill, South Carolina?

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

Do I need a permit to run an Airbnb in Rock Hill?

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

Where do these Rock Hill short-term rental rules come from?

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