Mount Pleasant

The Town of Mount Pleasant strictly regulates short-term rentals, capping the number of rental nights at 72 per calendar year for most residential properties. Hosts must obtain both an STR permit ($250) and a town business license, and must provide proof of primary residency to qualify for certain permit types.

To host an Airbnb in Mount Pleasant, you must first get a town STR permit and a business license. You are limited to renting your home for a maximum of 72 nights per year, regardless of whether you are there or not. You also need to pass a fire safety inspection and prove where you live using your tax records. Be prepared to collect and pay a 2% local accommodations tax every month to the town finance department.