Folly Beach Accommodations Tax Calculator
Estimate the tax on a short-term rental stay in Folly Beach, SC (Charleston County). Rates come from the Coastal SC STR Rules tracker (11% sourced so far) and each one links to its official source.
Unverified total. Sourced parts add up to 11%. rules.csv lists state-collected local sales taxes without rates. If you have confirmed another local rate, enter it in the optional field.
Results
Folly Beach short-term rental tax rates
| Tax | Rate |
|---|---|
| State sales tax (SCDOR) | 5% |
| State accommodations tax (SCDOR) | 2% |
| Folly Beach accommodations (Charleston County) | 2% |
| Charleston County accommodations (Charleston County) | 2% |
| Total | 11% sourced, total unverified |
Tracker note, quoted from the Coastal SC STR Rules dataset: "City accommodations 2% plus Charleston County accommodations 2% (remitted to Charleston County), plus SCDOR sales 5%, state accommodations 2% and state-collected local sales taxes. Proof of prior-year accommodations tax payments is required at renewal."
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 Folly Beach?
The sourced parts add up to 11%. The full total is not verified yet: rules.csv 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 Folly Beach?
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 Folly Beach?
Business license renewals Mar 10 to Apr 30 (2026 cycle); registration renewal online by Jun 1. Must rent at least 28 nights per year to keep a license. Renewal needs proof of ownership, bedroom count, last septic inspection, and prior-year gross revenue.
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://cityoffollybeach.com/departments/short-term_rentals.php (tax rates, checked Oct 25, 2026)
- https://cityoffollybeach.com/departments/short-term_rentals.php (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 Folly Beach: Folly Beach STR rules.
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Estimates, not tax or financial advice. Confirm rates with SCDOR and your local tax office before filing.