Travelers Rest, South Carolina

Short-Term Rental Regulations — Greenville County

Conditional

STR Status

Permit: RequiredFee: $250Business License Required
✓ Verified against the official ordinance.View source· Last verified 6/9/2026
$250License Cost
50 ftBuffer Distance

Permit & Licensing

Permit RequiredYes
License Cost$250
Renewalannual
Business License RequiredYes
WaitlistNot specified

Owner Requirements

Owner Occupancy RequiredNot specified
Primary Residence RequiredYes
Insurance RequiredNot specified

Limits & Restrictions

Density / Distance Cap50 ft
Parking RequiredNot specified

Taxes & Fees

Transient Occupancy Tax / TOT2% state accommodation tax, 3% local accommodation tax, 5% state sales tax

Official Sources

Data confidence: 93%Last updated: June 9, 2026

Short-term rental rules in Travelers Rest, South Carolina

Short-term rentals (Airbnb, Vrbo) in Travelers Rest, South Carolina are allowed under certain conditions. Operators must obtain a permit (fee: $250). The home must be the host's primary residence. A lodging/occupancy tax of 2% state accommodati applies.

Frequently asked questions

Are short-term rentals allowed in Travelers Rest, South Carolina?

Short-term rentals (including Airbnb and Vrbo) are allowed under certain conditions in Travelers Rest, South Carolina. The home must be the host's primary residence.

Do I need a permit to run an Airbnb in Travelers Rest?

A short-term rental permit is required, a business license is also required, the fee is $250.

What taxes apply to short-term rentals in Travelers Rest?

Short-term rentals in Travelers Rest are subject to a lodging/occupancy tax of 2% state accommodati.

Where do these Travelers Rest short-term rental rules come from?

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