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Ridgeville
short-term rental taxes.

Data date: Jun 2026

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

What you need to do in Ridgeville

From the linked source
  1. To confirm
    Check that short-term rentals are allowed at your address

    The record has no finding on whether Ridgeville allows short-term rentals. Ask the planning or zoning office before you list.

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

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

  3. To do
    Collect and remit the 2% Dorchester County occupancy tax 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.

The published guide for Ridgeville lists 2% county occupancy tax. 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.

County tax
2%
State tax
7%
Total for a direct booking
9%
License
Not available
Local filing
You collect and remit
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Tax details

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

Ridgeville: Recorded remittance instructions

State 7% via SCDOR; no municipal lodging remittance identified

Source: masc.sc: ridgeville

Dorchester County: Recorded exemptions

Exempt: rentals to the same person for 90+ continuous days; owner-occupied facilities of six or fewer bedrooms not using a rental agency or online travel company; foreign diplomats; and accommodations billed directly to federal agencies, the American Red Cross, federal credit unions, or charitable children's hospitals (S.C. Code § 12-36-920; SCDOR Accommodations page).

Source: dorchestercountysc.gov: accommodations tax

Dorchester County: Recorded remittance instructions

directly to county (Business Services)

Dorchester County: County tax applicability

The county tax is shown separately from municipal tax.

Platform tax collection guidance for Ridgeville

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

  • Find permit information

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

  • Collection of the 2% county 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
Dorchester County occupancy tax2%
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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.

Ridgeville STR tax FAQ

Does Airbnb pay my Ridgeville occupancy taxes?

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

Do I need a license to Airbnb in Ridgeville?

The licensing requirement for Ridgeville 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?

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.