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Charleston requires short-term rental operators to obtain a state business registration, a city business license, and a residential rental license for each unit.
To host a short-term rental in Charleston, you must register your business with the state and the city. You need to file for a 'Residential Rental License' for each unit, which currently has no application fee, and pay a 1% Business and Occupation (B&O) tax on your gross income. Your property must also pass safety standards and collect occupancy taxes from guests.
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