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.
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The city lists a short-term-rental registration (Short-Term Rental Permit (rentals under 30 days) — an annual Town of Hilton Head Island Business License is also required, separately. The permit/account number must appear on advertisements; an HOA approval letter and a site plan (trash + parking) may be required. Confirm who the permit may be issued to (person vs. entity), any residency or occupancy conditions, and all current requirements with the Town STR staff before applying.) on its official pages. Whether it applies to your specific listing depends on factors we don't verify — confirm directly with Town of Hilton Head Island · Short-Term Rental Staff ([email protected] / 843-341-4740) — apply via the Town's online permit portal. Informational only, not legal advice.
Published fee guidance: $150 per bedroom. Fees change — confirm the current amount with Town of Hilton Head Island · Short-Term Rental Staff ([email protected] / 843-341-4740) — apply via the Town's online permit portal before you pay.
The city lists Local Accommodations Tax + Beach Preservation Fee on transient stays (under 90 days), filed quarterly with the Town; SC state accommodations/sales tax is filed separately with the SC Department of Revenue (MyDORWAY) (Town page states 3% total (1% accommodations + 2% beach preservation) of gross rental; quarterly returns due Apr 20, Jul 20, Oct 20, Jan 20. Confirm current rate with the Town Revenue Services Office.), administered by Town of Hilton Head Island · Revenue Services Office (1 Town Center Court, 843-341-4677) — SC state accommodations tax via SC Dept of Revenue (MyDORWAY). 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 Town of Hilton Head Island · Short-Term Rental Staff ([email protected] / 843-341-4740) — apply via the Town's online permit portal and check your exact address's base zoning.