Seabrook Island, South Carolina

Short-Term Rental Regulations — Charleston County

Allowed (Permit Required)

STR Status

Permit: RequiredBusiness License Required
✓ Verified against the official ordinance.View source· Last verified 6/19/2026

Permit & Licensing

Permit RequiredYes
License CostSTR Permit Standard (Class A): $150.00; Business License Standard STR (Class A) minimum on first $2,000: $500.00 plus $2.95 per additional $1,000
Renewalannually (business license); STR permit valid indefinitely unless modified, suspended, revoked, abandoned, or cancelled
Permit Cap667 permits
Business License RequiredYes
WaitlistNo

Owner Requirements

Owner Occupancy RequiredNot specified
Primary Residence RequiredNot specified
Insurance RequiredNot specified

Limits & Restrictions

Minimum Night Stayless than 30 consecutive days
Density / Distance Cap557 inside STR Overlay District; 110 outside STR Overlay District
Parking RequiredNot specified

Taxes & Fees

Transient Occupancy Tax / TOTContact city for rates

Zoning Restrictions

  • STR Overlay District applies; separate permit caps inside and outside the overlay district

Official Sources

townofseabrookisland.org/str-416235.html
Data confidence: 96%Last updated: June 10, 2026

Short-term rental rules in Seabrook Island, South Carolina

Short-term rentals (Airbnb, Vrbo) in Seabrook Island, South Carolina are allowed with a permit. Operators must obtain a permit (fee: STR Permit Standard (Class A):).

Frequently asked questions

Are short-term rentals allowed in Seabrook Island, South Carolina?

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

Do I need a permit to run an Airbnb in Seabrook Island?

A short-term rental permit is required, a business license is also required, the fee is STR Permit Standard (Class A):.

Are there stay limits for short-term rentals in Seabrook Island?

Yes — Seabrook Island sets a minimum stay of 30 nights.

Where do these Seabrook Island short-term rental rules come from?

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