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Myrtle Beach
short-term rental taxes.

Data date: Jun 2026

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

Rental conditions are recorded in Myrtle Beach
STRs prohibited in all R- residential zoning districts except RMV (Residential Multifamily Visitor).
Find published guidance for your Myrtle Beach address
Check published permit and tax guidance for Myrtle Beach.

What you need to do in Myrtle Beach

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  1. To do
    Meet the local rental conditions

    STRs prohibited in all R- residential zoning districts except RMV (Residential Multifamily Visitor).

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

    STRs prohibited in all R- residential zoning districts except RMV (Residential Multifamily Visitor); business license required; Jan 2025 ordinance restricts converting STRs to long-term in key lodging districts; STR = rental <90 days

  3. To do
    Who collects the 1.5% combined local taxes depends on the booking channel

    Airbnb: collects it for you; Vrbo: you collect and remit; Booking.com: you collect and remit; Direct: you collect and remit. Where a channel's answer is not confirmed, check its tax settings.

  4. To do
    File your returns

    Filing frequency: Monthly or quarterly. Due by the 20th (per the source).

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

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What to know.

STRs prohibited in all R- residential zoning districts except RMV (Residential Multifamily Visitor). The published guide for Myrtle Beach lists 1.5% combined tax rate. Recorded components: 0.5% City LAT; 1% City hospitality fee on accommodations. 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.

Combined tax
1.5%
State tax
7%
Total for a direct booking
8.5%
License
Required
Local filing
By booking channel
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Tax details

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

Myrtle Beach: Recorded remittance instructions

City of Myrtle Beach Financial Services monthly (or quarterly on request) by 20th following period end

Myrtle Beach: Recorded filing schedule

Filing frequency: Monthly or quarterly.

Source for these notes: cityofmyrtlebeach.com: news detail t6 r1323

Platform tax collection guidance for Myrtle Beach

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 1.5% combined tax

    Follow the channel breakdown above; you collect and remit tax on direct bookings.

  • File your tax returns

    File your returns. Filing frequency: Monthly or quarterly. Due by the 20th (per the source).

  • Check the state tax requirements

    Use the linked state tax instructions to register and file.

Sources & confidence

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FigureValueSourceStatus
Myrtle Beach combined taxes1.5%
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City LAT0.5%
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City hospitality fee on accommodations1%
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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.

Myrtle Beach STR tax FAQ

Does Airbnb pay my Myrtle Beach occupancy taxes?

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

Do I need a license to Airbnb in Myrtle 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?

File your returns. Filing frequency: Monthly or quarterly. Due by the 20th (per the source).