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Beaufort and Beaufort County, SC: lodging tax and rental rules
Last checked Oct 26, 2026 from official sources. Not tax advice.
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Check my countyReserve a founding place| Lodging tax | Unincorporated Beaufort County: 3% accommodations tax (per Airbnb). City of Beaufort: a local accommodations tax paid to the city (rate: confirm with city). Plus South Carolina state sales and accommodations taxes. |
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| Does Airbnb or Vrbo collect it? | Airbnb lists the county’s 3% for unincorporated areas, but the City of Beaufort isn’t on its list. Vrbo sends the City of Beaufort tax to you to pay the city yourself. |
| What you still do | Inside the City of Beaufort, plan to file the city accommodations tax yourself for every platform. Port Royal has its own 3% local accommodations tax (Airbnb lists it). |
| Registration / permit | City of Beaufort: a conditional-use application ($100), a safety inspection ($50) and a business license. Neighborhoods are capped at 6% of residential parcels as short-term rentals. |
Nearby South Carolina guides
- Horry County, SC (unincorporated)
- Myrtle Beach and North Myrtle Beach, SC
- Charleston, Folly Beach and Isle of Palms, SC
- Hilton Head Island, SC
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Sources
- City of Beaufort, Short Term Rentals (checked Oct 26, 2026)
- Airbnb Help 2328 (South Carolina) (checked Oct 26, 2026)
- Vrbo Help: lodging taxes U.S. N–Z (checked Oct 26, 2026)
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