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Cheraw
short-term rental taxes.

Data date: Jun 2026

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

What you need to do in Cheraw

From the linked source
  1. No action
    Short-term rentals are allowed in Cheraw

    The record lists no ban. Zoning and HOA rules for your address still apply.

  2. To confirm
    Check whether you need a license or permit

    The record does not say whether Cheraw requires a short-term rental license. Ask the city or county licensing office.

    Where to apply

  3. To confirm
    Find out which local taxes apply

    No local occupancy tax rate is published for Cheraw. Ask the city or county tax office which taxes apply and who collects them.

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

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What to know.

The local tax rate for Cheraw is not available in the published data. 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. License or registration details are not available.

At a glance.

Local tax
Not available
State tax
7%
License
Not available
Local filing
Not available
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Tax details

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

Cheraw: Recorded remittance instructions

State via SCDOR; license to Town of Cheraw

Source for these notes: cheraw.com: business licenses permits

Platform tax collection guidance for Cheraw

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

PlatformStateLocal
AirbnbPlatform collectsCheck
VrboPlatform collectsCheck
Booking.comPlatform collectsCheck
DirectYou collect and remitCheck

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

  • Find permit information

    Permit requirements are not available in this guide. The linked authority provides application information.

  • Find local tax information

    Ask the county and local authorities which taxes apply to your property, their rates, and who collects them.

  • Check the state tax requirements

    Use the linked state tax instructions to register and file.

Sources & confidence

How we collect and check this information · Report a problem with this page

FigureValueSourceStatus
South Carolina state accommodations tax7%
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Licensing recordNot available
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Official sources for the taxes and permit requirements shown above.

Cheraw STR tax FAQ

Does Airbnb pay my Cheraw occupancy taxes?

Airbnb collection details are not available for this tax. You collect and remit tax on direct bookings.

Do I need a license to Airbnb in Cheraw?

The licensing requirement for Cheraw is not available. Check state and local license or registration rules before listing.

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?

Filing frequency is not available in the published data.