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Surfside Beach
short-term rental taxes.

Data date: Jun 2026

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

What you need to do in Surfside Beach

Checked against the source
  1. No action
    Short-term rentals are allowed in Surfside Beach

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

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

    STR permit required from town plus business license

  3. To do
    Airbnb, Vrbo and Booking.com collect the 0.5% Surfside Beach occupancy tax for you

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

  4. To do
    File monthly returns for direct bookings

    Due by the 20th (per the source). If every booking goes through a collecting platform, ask the tax office whether you still file.

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

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What to know.

The published guide for Surfside Beach lists 0.5% 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
0.5%
State tax
7%
Total for a direct booking
7.5%
License
Required
Local filing
Platform collects
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Tax details

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

Surfside Beach: Recorded exemptions

Town collects 0.5% Local Accommodation Tax (monthly filings to town Hospitality Office); filed 0.5% confirmed.

Surfside 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.

Surfside Beach: Recorded remittance instructions

Town of Surfside Beach monthly by 20th following period end

Surfside Beach: Recorded filing schedule

Filing frequency: Monthly.

Source for these notes: surfsidebeach.org: hospitality accommodations tax

Platform tax collection guidance for Surfside 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 0.5% local tax

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

  • File your tax returns

    File monthly returns for direct bookings. Due by the 20th (per the source). If every booking goes through a collecting platform, ask the tax office whether you still file.

  • Check the state tax requirements

    Use the linked state tax instructions to register and file.

Sources & confidence

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FigureValueSourceStatus
Surfside Beach occupancy tax0.5%
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South Carolina state accommodations tax7%
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Official sources for the taxes and permit requirements shown above.

Surfside Beach STR tax FAQ

Does Airbnb pay my Surfside Beach occupancy taxes?

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

Do I need a license to Airbnb in Surfside 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 monthly returns for direct bookings. Due by the 20th (per the source). If every booking goes through a collecting platform, ask the tax office whether you still file.