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Folly Beach
short-term rental taxes.

Data date: Jun 2026

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

Rental conditions are recorded in Folly Beach
800-license cap on investor (non-primary-residence) STRs approved by 2023 referendum. cap upheld by SC Court of Appeals Mar 2026. cap/ordinance under formal review with public input (May 2026).
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Check published permit and tax guidance for Folly Beach.

What you need to do in Folly Beach

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  1. To do
    Meet the local rental conditions

    800-license cap on investor (non-primary-residence) STRs approved by 2023 referendum. cap upheld by SC Court of Appeals Mar 2026. cap/ordinance under formal review with public input (May 2026).

  2. To do
    Get the Folly Beach short-term rental license or registration

    Term: Annual.

    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.

800-license cap on investor (non-primary-residence) STRs approved by 2023 referendum. cap upheld by SC Court of Appeals Mar 2026. cap/ordinance under formal review with public input (May 2026). The published guide for Folly Beach lists 4% combined tax rate. Recorded components: 1% Municipal accommodations fee; 1% Beach preservation fee; 2% Charleston County LAT also applies. 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. Term: Annual.

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.

Folly Beach: Recorded remittance instructions

City fees to City of Folly Beach; county 2% to Charleston County; state to SCDOR

Source for these notes: cityoffollybeach.com: short term rental

Platform tax collection guidance for Folly Beach

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 before you list. Term: Annual.

  • 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
Folly Beach combined taxes4%
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Municipal accommodations fee1%
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Beach preservation fee1%
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Charleston County LAT also applies2%
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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.

Folly Beach STR tax FAQ

Does Airbnb pay my Folly Beach occupancy taxes?

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

Do I need a license to Airbnb in Folly Beach?

A license or registration is required. Term: Annual.

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.