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Six Mile
short-term rental taxes.

Data date: Jun 2026

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

What you need to do in Six Mile

From the linked source
  1. To confirm
    Check that short-term rentals are allowed at your address

    The record has no finding on whether Six Mile allows short-term rentals. Ask the planning or zoning office before you list.

  2. To confirm
    Check whether you need a license or permit

    The record does not say whether Six Mile requires a short-term rental license. Ask the city or county licensing office.

    Where to apply

  3. To do
    Collect and remit the 3% Pickens County 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 do
    File monthly returns

    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.

The published guide for Six Mile lists 3% county 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. License or registration details are not available.

At a glance.

County tax
3%
State tax
7%
Total for a direct booking
10%
License
Not available
Local filing
You collect and remit
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Tax details

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

Six Mile: Recorded penalties and interest

5% of fee due if not paid by the 20th of the following month (Pickens County local accommodations fee; remit to the county).

Source: co.pickens.sc.us: short term rentals

Six Mile: Recorded filing portal

Open the filing portal (pickenscountysc-self.govplatform.com)

Six Mile: Recorded remittance instructions

Pickens Co portal by 20th; 5% penalty

Pickens County: Recorded exemptions

Exempt: rentals to the same person for 90+ continuous days; owner-occupied facilities of six or fewer bedrooms not using a rental agency or online travel company; foreign diplomats; and accommodations billed directly to federal agencies, the American Red Cross, federal credit unions, or charitable children's hospitals (S.C. Code § 12-36-920; SCDOR Accommodations page).

Source: co.pickens.sc.us: short term rentals

Pickens County: Recorded remittance instructions

Pickens County via govplatform portal; due 20th monthly (5% penalty)

Pickens County: Recorded filing schedule

Filing frequency: Monthly.

Pickens County: County tax applicability

The county tax is shown separately from municipal tax.

Platform tax collection guidance for Six Mile

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

  • Find permit information

    Permit requirements are not available in this guide. The linked authority provides application information.

  • Collection of the 3% county tax

    You collect and remit this tax using the linked filing instructions.

  • File your tax returns

    File monthly returns. 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
Pickens County occupancy tax3%
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South Carolina state accommodations tax7%
Source
Source linked
Licensing recordNot available
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Official sources for the taxes and permit requirements shown above.

Six Mile STR tax FAQ

Does Airbnb pay my Six Mile occupancy taxes?

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

Do I need a license to Airbnb in Six Mile?

The licensing requirement for Six Mile is not available. Check state and local license or registration rules before listing.

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. Due by the 20th (per the source).