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Atlantic Beach
short-term rental taxes.

Data date: Jun 2026

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

What you need to do in Atlantic Beach

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

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

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

    Town business license required for rentals (Doing Business page); no STR permit/ban ordinance found

  3. To do
    Airbnb, Vrbo and Booking.com collect the 1.5% Atlantic Beach occupancy tax for you

    That is per the record. On direct bookings, you collect and remit it yourself.

  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. 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.

The published guide for Atlantic Beach lists 1.5% 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
1.5%
State tax
7%
Total for a direct booking
8.5%
License
Required
Local filing
Platform collects
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Tax details

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

Atlantic Beach: Recorded exemptions

Long-term rentals of 90+ consecutive days at the same location to the same patron exempt from the county Hospitality Fee.

Atlantic Beach: Recorded penalties and interest

County Hospitality Fee: due 20th of month following reporting period; failure-to-file/late-filing penalty 10%/month (0.333%/day) capped at 20% of fee; failure-to-pay penalty 10%/month uncapped (25% cap if paid within 10 days of audit assessment); violations misdemeanor up to $500/30 days.

Atlantic Beach: Recorded remittance instructions

County fees to Horry Co Treasurer (BLHospitality@horrycountysc.gov); state via MyDORWAY

Source for these notes: townofatlanticbeachsc.com: doing business

Platform tax collection guidance for Atlantic Beach

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

PlatformStateLocal
AirbnbPlatform collectsPlatform collects
VrboPlatform collectsPlatform collects
Booking.comPlatform collectsPlatform collects
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 1.5% local tax

    Platforms collect this tax. You collect and remit tax on direct bookings.

  • 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. Confirm the schedule with the tax office.

  • Check the state tax requirements

    Use the linked state tax instructions to register and file.

Sources & confidence

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FigureValueSourceStatus
Atlantic Beach occupancy tax1.5%
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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.

Atlantic Beach STR tax FAQ

Does Airbnb pay my Atlantic Beach occupancy taxes?

Airbnb collects this tax. You collect and remit tax on direct bookings.

Do I need a license to Airbnb in Atlantic Beach?

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. Confirm the schedule with the tax office.