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Rock Hill
short-term rental taxes.

Data date: Jun 2026

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

Rental conditions are recorded in Rock Hill
Check the rules for your address, zoning, and permit with the relevant authority before listing.
Find published guidance for your Rock Hill address
Check published permit and tax guidance for Rock Hill.

What you need to do in Rock Hill

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  1. To do
    Meet the local rental conditions

    Rock Hill allows short-term rentals with conditions, such as zoning, caps or owner occupancy. Check that your address qualifies before you list.

  2. To do
    Get the Rock Hill short-term rental license or registration

    STR permit + business license required; annual renewal via online portal by Apr 30; zoning rules in Ch.4/8/10 of zoning ordinance; nonconforming units in some locations must CEASE operating by Apr 30 2029

    Where to apply

  3. To do
    Collect and remit the 3% Rock Hill 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 Rock Hill 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.

Rock Hill: Recorded remittance instructions

DOR ST-388 (dor=8%) + 3% LAT direct to City of Rock Hill

Source for these notes: cityofrockhill.com: short term rental permits

Platform tax collection guidance for Rock Hill

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
Rock Hill 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.

Rock Hill STR tax FAQ

Does Airbnb pay my Rock Hill occupancy taxes?

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

Do I need a license to Airbnb in Rock Hill?

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.