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Greer
short-term rental taxes.

Data date: Jun 2026

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

Rental conditions are recorded in Greer
city warns platforms may not remit local A-tax on host's behalf - host responsible. no zoning ban found.
Find published guidance for your Greer address
Check published permit and tax guidance for Greer.

What you need to do in Greer

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  1. To do
    Meet the local rental conditions

    city warns platforms may not remit local A-tax on host's behalf - host responsible. no zoning ban found.

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

    Business license required; city warns platforms may not remit local A-tax on host's behalf - host responsible; no zoning ban found

  3. To do
    Collect and remit the 2% Greer 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, though a note says returns are due by the 20th of the following month. Confirm the schedule with the tax office.

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

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What to know.

city warns platforms may not remit local A-tax on host's behalf - host responsible. no zoning ban found. The published guide for Greer lists 2% local 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. A license or registration is required.

At a glance.

Local tax
2%
State tax
7%
Total for a direct booking
9%
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.

Greer: Recorded exemptions

Applies to accommodations furnished to transients for less than 90 consecutive days; exempt: same person 90+ continuous days; facility with six or fewer bedrooms on owner/operator's own premises without rental agency or online travel company; foreign diplomats; accommodations billed directly to federal agencies, American Red Cross, federal credit unions, or charitable children's hospitals.

Greer: Recorded penalties and interest

5% penalty per month or portion thereof on returns filed after the due date (monthly, due/postmarked by the 20th of the following month).

Greer: Recorded remittance instructions

2% city A-tax direct to City of Greer; state 7%+county via SCDOR

Source for these notes: cityofgreersc.gov: finance taxes

Platform tax collection guidance for Greer

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 2% local 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, though a note says returns are due by the 20th of the following month. Confirm the schedule with the tax office.

  • Check the state tax requirements

    Use the linked state tax instructions to register and file.

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Greer occupancy tax2%
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South Carolina state accommodations tax7%
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Greer STR tax FAQ

Does Airbnb pay my Greer occupancy taxes?

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

Do I need a license to Airbnb in Greer?

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, though a note says returns are due by the 20th of the following month. Confirm the schedule with the tax office.