Myrtle Beach and Horry County Accommodations Tax Calculator
Estimate the tax on a short-term rental stay in Myrtle Beach and Horry County, SC (Horry County). Rates come from the Coastal SC STR Rules tracker (7% sourced so far) and each one links to its official source.
Unverified total. Sourced parts add up to 7%. rules.csv: City of Myrtle Beach local accommodations tax and hospitality fee rates unknown; Horry County hospitality fee and accommodations tax not itemized. If you have confirmed another local rate, enter it in the optional field.
Results
Myrtle Beach and Horry County short-term rental tax rates
| Tax | Rate |
|---|---|
| State sales tax (SCDOR) | 5% |
| State accommodations tax (SCDOR) | 2% |
| Total | 7% sourced, total unverified |
Tracker note, quoted from the Coastal SC STR Rules dataset: "SCDOR sales 5% and state accommodations 2% plus state-collected local taxes. City collects a local accommodations tax and hospitality fee (rate unknown here; the city FAQ PDF could not be fetched). County: hospitality fee and accommodations tax reporting to the Horry County Hospitality Dept."
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 Myrtle Beach and Horry County?
The sourced parts add up to 7%. The full total is not verified yet: rules.csv: City of Myrtle Beach local accommodations tax and hospitality fee rates unknown; Horry County hospitality fee and accommodations tax not itemized. Confirm the rest with SCDOR or the local tax office before you file.
Who collects accommodations tax in Myrtle Beach and Horry County?
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 Myrtle Beach and Horry County?
County: SCDOR form SCTC-111, ST-388, ST-3T and ST-389 filings; personal property return by Apr 30. City violations: misdemeanor up to $500 and/or 30 days per occurrence.
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.dor.sc.gov/sales-use-tax-index/accommodations (tax rates, checked Oct 25, 2026)
- https://www.cityofmyrtlebeach.com/departments/business_license_division.php (tax rates, checked Oct 25, 2026)
- https://www.horrycountysc.gov/media/monjnvh0/sales-tax-chart-short-term-rentals.pdf (tax rates, checked Oct 25, 2026)
- https://www.horrycountysc.gov/media/monjnvh0/sales-tax-chart-short-term-rentals.pdf (registration and renewal, checked Oct 25, 2026)
- https://cityofmyrtlebeach.com/departments/planning_and_zoning_department.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 Myrtle Beach and Horry County: Myrtle Beach and Horry County STR rules.
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Estimates, not tax or financial advice. Confirm rates with SCDOR and your local tax office before filing.