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Travelers Rest
short-term rental taxes.

Data date: Jun 2026

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

What you need to do in Travelers Rest

Checked against the source
  1. No action
    Short-term rentals are allowed in Travelers Rest

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

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

    DEEP: dedicated city STR (Airbnb) page; city business license required for STRs; annual renewal cycle valid May 1-Apr 30; planning/zoning oversight

    Where to apply

  3. To do
    Collect and remit the 3% Travelers Rest 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 Travelers Rest lists 3% 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
3%
State tax
7%
Total for a direct booking
10%
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.

Travelers Rest: Recorded remittance instructions

3% LAT direct to City of Travelers Rest; state 7%+1% via SCDOR

Source for these notes: travelersrestsc.com: short term rentals airbnb

Platform tax collection guidance for Travelers Rest

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 3% 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. 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
Travelers Rest occupancy tax3%
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South Carolina state accommodations tax7%
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Official sources for the taxes and permit requirements shown above.

Travelers Rest STR tax FAQ

Does Airbnb pay my Travelers Rest occupancy taxes?

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

Do I need a license to Airbnb in Travelers Rest?

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.