North Charleston Accommodations Tax Calculator
Estimate the tax on a short-term rental stay in North Charleston, SC (Charleston, Dorchester, Berkeley 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%. Charleston County part only. rules.csv: Dorchester and Berkeley County parts unknown; state-collected local sales taxes listed without rates. If you have confirmed another local rate, enter it in the optional field.
Results
North Charleston short-term rental tax rates
| Tax | Rate |
|---|---|
| State sales tax (SCDOR) | 5% |
| State accommodations tax (SCDOR) | 2% |
| North Charleston accommodations (Charleston County) | 2% |
| Charleston County accommodations, Charleston County part (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% for the Charleston County part (Charleston County), plus SCDOR sales 5%, state accommodations 2% and state-collected local sales taxes. Dorchester and Berkeley County parts: unknown."
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 North Charleston?
The sourced parts add up to 11%. The full total is not verified yet: Charleston County part only. rules.csv: Dorchester and Berkeley County parts unknown; state-collected local sales taxes listed without rates. Confirm the rest with SCDOR or the local tax office before you file.
Who collects accommodations tax in North Charleston?
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 North Charleston?
STR permit renews annually by Feb 28; business license by Apr 30. HOA or POA approval required if applicable.
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.northcharleston.org/business/construction_and_development/permits/short_term_rentals_permit.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 North Charleston: North Charleston STR rules.
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Estimates, not tax or financial advice. Confirm rates with SCDOR and your local tax office before filing.