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North Charleston
short-term rental taxes.

Data date: Jun 2026

Start with the recorded local taxes and permit overview for North Charleston, South Carolina. Check the current requirements for your exact address.

What you need to do in North Charleston

Checked against the source
  1. No action
    Short-term rentals are allowed in North Charleston

    RVs ineligible.

  2. To do
    Get the North Charleston short-term rental license or registration

    The record does not state the fee or term. The licensing office lists both.

    Where to apply

  3. To do
    Collect and remit the 4% combined local taxes yourself

    The record says booking platforms do not collect it, so you add it to every booking, platform and direct, and pay it to the authority.

  4. To confirm
    Find out how often you file and when returns are due

    The record gives no filing schedule. Ask the tax office how often you file and when returns are due.

Verify each step with the authority before you file or apply. Source

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What to know.

RVs ineligible. The published guide for North Charleston lists 4% combined tax rate. Recorded components: 2% Municipal accommodations fee; 2% Charleston County LAT also applies in Charleston Co. portion. The state table lists a 7% South Carolina state accommodations tax in addition. This combines the 5% state sales tax and 2% state accommodations tax. Local taxes may apply separately. A license or registration is required.

At a glance.

Combined tax
4%
State tax
7%
Total for a direct booking
11%
License
Required
Local filing
You collect and remit
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Tax details

Exemptions, penalties, filing information, and effective dates from the linked sources.

North Charleston: Recorded remittance instructions

2% fee to City of North Charleston; county 2% to Charleston County (Charleston Co. portion); state to SCDOR

Source for these notes: northcharleston.org: short term rentals permit

Platform tax collection guidance for North Charleston

Collection is shown separately for each booking channel. Direct-booking taxes are paid by the host.

PlatformStateLocal
AirbnbPlatform collectsYou collect and remit
VrboPlatform collectsYou collect and remit
Booking.comPlatform collectsYou collect and remit
DirectYou collect and remitYou collect and remit

Platform collects means the platform pays that tax. You collect and remit means you pay it. Collection details unavailable identifies a missing answer for that channel. Filing duties are listed separately.

Your next steps

  • Get the required license or registration

    Apply for the required license or registration with the licensing office before you list.

  • Collection of the 4% combined tax

    You collect and remit this tax using the linked filing instructions.

  • File your tax returns

    Find out how often you file and when returns are due. The record gives no filing schedule. Ask the tax office how often you file and when returns are due.

  • Check the state tax requirements

    Use the linked state tax instructions to register and file.

Sources & confidence

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FigureValueSourceStatus
North Charleston combined taxes4%
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Municipal accommodations fee2%
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Charleston County LAT also applies in Charleston Co. portion2%
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South Carolina state accommodations tax7%
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Licensing recordRequired
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Official sources for the taxes and permit requirements shown above.

North Charleston STR tax FAQ

Does Airbnb pay my North Charleston occupancy taxes?

You collect and remit this tax for Airbnb and direct bookings.

Do I need a license to Airbnb in North Charleston?

A license or registration is required.

What happens if I don't file?

Penalties and interest depend on the tax and authority. Check the applicable rules and contact the authority about any missed filings or payments.

How often do I file?

Find out how often you file and when returns are due. The record gives no filing schedule. Ask the tax office how often you file and when returns are due.