Can I Airbnb in Horry County, SC? (2026)
Short-term rentals are legal throughout unincorporated Horry County (the Myrtle Beach area outside city limits), which imposes no STR-specific zoning, owner-occupancy, night-cap, or per-owner unit-cap rules. Operators must hold an annual Horry County Business License (a gross-income-based fee starting at roughly $30-$60, doubled for nonresidents) and remit a 3% county hospitality fee/local accommodations tax monthly on top of about 9% in state-administered sales and accommodations taxes; cities inside the county such as Myrtle Beach and North Myrtle Beach enforce their own stricter rules. Always confirm current requirements with the city before operating.
What’s required: a Horry County Business License is required; occupancy taxes apply; renew annual.
Check a specific address
Rules can vary by zone and parcel. Resolve any South Carolina street address to its jurisdiction and see the verified rules that apply.
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Verified July 12, 2026. Informational only — not legal, tax, or financial advice. Also check HOA/condo rules and your lease, which can prohibit short-term rentals even where the city allows them.