Charleston County (unincorporated) Accommodations Tax Calculator
Estimate the tax on a short-term rental stay in Charleston County (unincorporated), SC (Charleston County). Rates come from the Coastal SC STR Rules tracker (9% sourced so far) and each one links to its official source.
Unverified total. Sourced parts add up to 9%. rules.csv: exact unincorporated total unknown; it lists state-collected local sales taxes without rates. If you have confirmed another local rate, enter it in the optional field.
Results
Charleston County (unincorporated) short-term rental tax rates
| Tax | Rate |
|---|---|
| State sales tax (SCDOR) | 5% |
| State accommodations tax (SCDOR) | 2% |
| Charleston County accommodations fee (County Revenue Collections) | 2% |
| Total | 9% sourced, total unverified |
Tracker note, quoted from the Coastal SC STR Rules dataset: "Charleston County accommodations fee 2% (Ord. 910, collected by County Revenue Collections) plus SCDOR sales tax 5% and state accommodations tax 2% and the state-collected local sales taxes. Exact unincorporated total: unknown, confirm with SCDOR form ST-575."
How it works
Tax = taxable amount x the sum of the listed rates (plus any additional local rate you enter). Taxable amount = nightly rate x nights + other taxable charges.
FAQ
What is the accommodations tax rate in Charleston County (unincorporated)?
The sourced parts add up to 9%. The full total is not verified yet: rules.csv: exact unincorporated total unknown; it lists state-collected local sales taxes without rates. Confirm the rest with SCDOR or the local tax office before you file.
Who collects accommodations tax in Charleston County (unincorporated)?
State taxes (marked SCDOR) are filed with the South Carolina Department of Revenue. Local accommodations taxes are filed with the office named next to each rate; see the official sources below.
Do I need to register or renew a license in Charleston County (unincorporated)?
Renew by Dec 31 each year. Within 15 days of LHR permit issuance or renewal, the county digitally notifies Parties in Interest and Community Interest lists.
Is this tax advice?
No. It is an estimate from public sources. Rates and rules change, so confirm with SCDOR and the local tax office.
Sources
- https://www.charlestoncounty.gov/departments/revenue-collections/local-accommodations-tax-application.php (tax rates, checked Oct 25, 2026)
- https://www.dor.sc.gov/sales-use-tax-index/accommodations (tax rates, checked Oct 25, 2026)
- https://www.charlestoncounty.org/departments/zoning-planning/apps-forms/Annual-Renewal-STR-Application-Packet.pdf?r=13 (registration and renewal, checked Oct 25, 2026)
- https://www.charlestoncounty.gov/ordinances/archived/2375-/2387.pdf?v=758 (registration and renewal, checked Oct 25, 2026)
Data from the Coastal SC STR Rules tracker, last verified Oct 25, 2026.
Zoning, permits, occupancy and parking rules for Charleston County (unincorporated): Charleston County (unincorporated) STR rules.
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Estimates, not tax or financial advice. Confirm rates with SCDOR and your local tax office before filing.