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Myrtle Beach allows STRs only in pink-shaded zones on its map (most neighborhoods are not), and short term there means under 90 days.
Not legal advice. This is a plain-language summary of public sources, last checked 2026-10-25. Rules change, and some items are pending. Always verify with the municipality or county before you buy, list, or renew. Each fact links to its official source.
| Topic | What the official sources say |
|---|---|
| Allowed and where | City of Myrtle Beach: only zones shaded on the STR zone map; districts beginning with R do not allow STRs except RMV; only 24 grandfathered houses in traditional residential zones. Unincorporated Horry County: zoning approval by Planning and Zoning before a business license; zone list unknown. |
| Permit or license | City: business license required for all rental property owners. County: Horry County business license. |
| Fees | unknown. City renewals due Apr 30 with a 5% per month late penalty. Source: www.cityofmyrtlebeach.com |
| Caps or wait list | No numeric cap; limited by zoning. Source: cityofmyrtlebeach.com |
| Owner-occupancy | Not required (none found). Source: cityofmyrtlebeach.com |
| Occupancy limit | unknown Source: cityofmyrtlebeach.com Post your limits where guests see them. Host Printables include fillable house rules and Wi-Fi signs. Take a look |
| Parking | unknown Source: cityofmyrtlebeach.com |
| Taxes on stays | SCDOR sales 5% and state accommodations 2% plus state-collected local taxes. City collects a local accommodations tax and hospitality fee (rate unknown here; the city FAQ PDF could not be fetched). County: hospitality fee and accommodations tax reporting to the Horry County Hospitality Dept. |
| Registration and renewal | County: SCDOR form SCTC-111, ST-388, ST-3T and ST-389 filings; personal property return by Apr 30. City violations: misdemeanor up to $500 and/or 30 days per occurrence. Source: www.horrycountysc.gov | cityofmyrtlebeach.com Gross receipts for license and tax filings. The Host Income and Expense Tracker totals them by month. Take a look |
| Recent changes (dated) | unknown (no dated 2025 or 2026 change confirmed). Source: cityofmyrtlebeach.com |
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