Waterloo, South Carolina

Short-Term Rental Regulations — Laurens County

Allowed (Permit Required)

STR Status

Permit: RequiredBusiness License Required
State-level data: No city- or county-specific STR ordinance found. Showing South Carolina statewide rules (tax, registration, and any state preemption) that apply here.
✓ Verified against the official ordinance.View source· Last verified 6/16/2026

Permit & Licensing

Permit RequiredYes
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 / TOT7% (5% Sales Tax + 2% Accommodations Tax) plus applicable local taxes

Official Sources

dor.sc.gov/tax/accommodations
Data confidence: 88%Last updated: June 16, 2026

Short-term rental rules in Waterloo, South Carolina

Waterloo has no city- or county-specific short-term-rental ordinance, so South Carolina statewide rules apply — under which short-term rentals are allowed with a permit. Operators must obtain a permit. A lodging/occupancy tax of 7% (5% Sales Tax + 2 applies.

Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

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

What taxes apply to short-term rentals in Waterloo?

Short-term rentals in Waterloo are subject to a lodging/occupancy tax of 7% (5% Sales Tax + 2.

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

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