Sullivan's Island, South Carolina

Short-Term Rental Regulations — Charleston County

Conditional

STR Status

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

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

  • prohibited except for nonconforming uses established before November 21, 2000

Official Sources

Data confidence: 95%Last updated: June 10, 2026

Short-term rental rules in Sullivan's Island, South Carolina

Short-term rentals (Airbnb, Vrbo) in Sullivan's Island, South Carolina are allowed under certain conditions. Operators must obtain a permit.

Frequently asked questions

Are short-term rentals allowed in Sullivan's Island, South Carolina?

Short-term rentals (including Airbnb and Vrbo) are allowed under certain conditions in Sullivan's Island, South Carolina.

Do I need a permit to run an Airbnb in Sullivan's Island?

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

Where do these Sullivan's Island short-term rental rules come from?

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