Mount Pleasant Accommodations Tax Calculator
Estimate the tax on a short-term rental stay in Mount Pleasant, SC (Charleston County). Rates come from the Coastal SC STR Rules tracker (10% sourced so far) and each one links to its official source.
Unverified total. Sourced parts add up to 10%. rules.csv lists state-collected local sales taxes without rates. If you have confirmed another local rate, enter it in the optional field.
Results
Mount Pleasant short-term rental tax rates
| Tax | Rate |
|---|---|
| State sales tax (SCDOR) | 5% |
| State accommodations tax (SCDOR) | 2% |
| Mount Pleasant accommodations (Charleston County) | 1% |
| Charleston County accommodations (Charleston County) | 2% |
| Total | 10% sourced, total unverified |
Tracker note, quoted from the Coastal SC STR Rules dataset: "Town accommodations 1% plus Charleston County accommodations 2% (both remitted to Charleston County), plus SCDOR sales 5%, state accommodations 2% and state-collected local sales taxes."
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 Mount Pleasant?
The sourced parts add up to 10%. 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 Mount Pleasant?
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 Mount Pleasant?
Annual application to Planning, Land Use, and Neighborhoods with liability insurance, proof of at least 24 nights and 4 bookings, and covenants if any. Graduated penalties: $500 at the 3rd violation, revocation at the 4th in a rolling year; operating without a permit can mean a fine up to $500 and a civil penalty up to $1,000 and a 1-year bar.
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://tompsc.com/1154/Short-Term-Rentals (tax rates, checked Oct 25, 2026)
- https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/mtpleasantsc/latest/mpleasant_sc/0-0-0-136233 (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 Mount Pleasant: Mount Pleasant STR rules.
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Estimates, not tax or financial advice. Confirm rates with SCDOR and your local tax office before filing.