Insight
The moratorium in Folly Beach is expected to last until a market study is completed or expires in 2027, demonstrating that regulatory pauses can be lengthy while cities reassess their policies.
Folly Beach halts new STR licenses after a judge overturned its 800-cap rule, citing improper referendum enactment. A temporary moratorium is in place pending market study. Existing licenses can renew, and some exceptions apply.
The moratorium in Folly Beach is expected to last until a market study is completed or expires in 2027, demonstrating that regulatory pauses can be lengthy while cities reassess their policies.