Salem, South Carolina

Short-Term Rental Regulations — Oconee County

Allowed (Permit Required)

STR Status

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

Permit & Licensing

Permit RequiredYes
Business License RequiredNot specified
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 / TOT3% local accommodations tax (unincorporated areas); 1.5% for properties inside a Municipality that also collects the accommodations tax; plus 2% state accommodation tax and 5% state sales tax

Official Sources

oconeesc.com/pay-taxes-home/accommodations-tax
Data confidence: 90%Last updated: June 16, 2026

Short-term rental rules in Salem, South Carolina

Salem, South Carolina has no separate city ordinance, so Oconee County rules apply — under which short-term rentals are allowed with a permit. Operators must obtain a permit. A lodging/occupancy tax of 3% local accommodati applies.

Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

A short-term rental permit is required.

What taxes apply to short-term rentals in Salem?

Short-term rentals in Salem are subject to a lodging/occupancy tax of 3% local accommodati.

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

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