Compiled from the city's official pages — rules you must confirm before you list. Compiled July 2026; rules change, confirm each on the official site.
Compiled from the city's official pages. Links go to the official site where available — confirm each before you list.
Zoning is parcel-specific. We don't guess it on this page — check your exact address against the city's live GIS.
Check your address's live zoning →We re-check Charleston's official short-term-rental license & tax pages and email you when they change — a heads-up to re-check, never a legal verdict. Cancel anytime.
We'll email you a free list of Charleston's official pages to check, plus a heads-up when major rules change. Informational only — not a compliance checklist or legal advice.
The city lists a short-term-rental registration (Short-Term Rental Permit / Business License) on its official pages. Whether it applies to your specific listing depends on factors we don't verify — confirm directly with City of Charleston Permit Center. Informational only, not legal advice.
Published fee guidance: Fee varies (permit requires an annually-renewed City business license) — confirm current fee on the apply page. Fees change — confirm the current amount with City of Charleston Permit Center before you pay.
The city lists Accommodations Tax for Short-Term Rentals (state + county + city) (Charleston City within Charleston County totals approx. 14% (incl. 2% state + 2% county + 2% city accommodations tax) — confirm current rate and which portion online marketplaces remit with Charleston County Revenue Collections), administered by Charleston County Revenue Collections Division (local) / SC DOR (state). Confirm current rates and how to register on the official tax page.
That depends on the city's zoning and primary-residence rules, which we don't verify here — confirm with City of Charleston Permit Center and check your exact address's base zoning.