Short-Term Rental Permit

A short-term rental permit must be obtained for each short-term rental property that is offered for short-term rental.

• The short-term rental permit is in addition and separate from the annual business license.
• Short-term rental permits are valid from January 1 to December 31^st.
• Short-term rental permits are non-transferrable, non-refundable, and only valid for the property that is issued the permit.

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Short-Term Rental Permit Fee

The short-term rental ordinance establishes the assessment of an annual fee for short-term rental permits.

• Short-Term Rental permit fee is $250 for each property offered for short-term rental.

Short-term Rental Permit Process

Contact Us for an Account Number

• Get your account number by contacting Town Short-Term Rental staff at STRPlan@hiltonheadislandsc.gov or 843-341-4740.

Need assistance with short-term rental permits?

Contact Town Short-Term Rental Staff at STRPlan@hiltonheadislandsc.gov or 843-341-4740.

Videos

How to Use the Short-Term Rental Permit Portal

Audio Transcript for How to Use the Short-Term Rental Permit Portal Video

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