Cross-referenced against 3 official sources — municipal codes, planning-department pages, and government registries.
The City of Charleston has strict short-term rental regulations requiring hosts to obtain an annual operating permit and a business license. In most residential zones, the property must be the owner's primary residence (4% tax assessment), and rentals are capped at 72 nights per year.
The City of Charleston has strict short-term rental regulations requiring hosts to obtain an annual operating permit and a business license. In most residential zones, the property must be the owner's primary residence (4% tax assessment), and rentals are capped at 72 nights per year.
Regulatory information is AI-researched from public city/county codes for educational purposes. Details may be outdated or incomplete. Always verify requirements directly with your city/county planning department before operating a short-term rental.
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