Summerville Accommodations Tax Calculator
Estimate the tax on a short-term rental stay in Summerville, SC (Dorchester, Berkeley, Charleston 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: Town and Dorchester County accommodations rates not verified. Only the statewide parts are listed here. If you have confirmed another local rate, enter it in the optional field.
Results
Summerville 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: "unknown (Town and Dorchester County accommodations rates not verified in this pass). SCDOR sales 5% and state accommodations 2% apply statewide."
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 Summerville?
The sourced parts add up to 7%. The full total is not verified yet: rules.csv: Town and Dorchester County accommodations rates not verified. Only the statewide parts are listed here. Confirm the rest with SCDOR or the local tax office before you file.
Who collects accommodations tax in Summerville?
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 Summerville?
Owner keeps 2 years of records on residency, days occupied, days rented and insurance.
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://summervillesc.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=29 (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 Summerville: Summerville STR rules.
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Estimates, not tax or financial advice. Confirm rates with SCDOR and your local tax office before filing.