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Tega Cay
short-term rental taxes.

Data date: Jun 2026

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

Rental conditions are recorded in Tega Cay
MASC model STR ordinance (permits/inspections/occupancy caps/zoning restrictions) on council agenda Oct 2025 - ADOPTION STATUS UNVERIFIED.
Find published guidance for your Tega Cay address
Check published permit and tax guidance for Tega Cay.

What you need to do in Tega Cay

From the linked source
  1. To do
    Meet the local rental conditions

    MASC model STR ordinance (permits/inspections/occupancy caps/zoning restrictions) on council agenda Oct 2025 - ADOPTION STATUS UNVERIFIED.

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

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

  3. To do
    Collect and remit the 3% York 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 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.

MASC model STR ordinance (permits/inspections/occupancy caps/zoning restrictions) on council agenda Oct 2025 - ADOPTION STATUS UNVERIFIED. The published guide for Tega Cay 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.

Tega Cay: Recorded remittance instructions

DOR ST-388 (dor=8%); local layer unverified

Source: tegacaysc.org: code of laws

York 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: yorkcountygov.com

York County: Recorded remittance instructions

directly to York County by 20th of following month

York County: County tax applicability

The county tax is shown separately from municipal tax.

Platform tax collection guidance for Tega Cay

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

    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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York County occupancy tax3%
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South Carolina state accommodations tax7%
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Licensing recordNot available
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Official sources for the taxes and permit requirements shown above.

Tega Cay STR tax FAQ

Does Airbnb pay my Tega Cay occupancy taxes?

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

Do I need a license to Airbnb in Tega Cay?

The licensing requirement for Tega Cay 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?

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.