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Horry County, SC (unincorporated): 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 | Horry County local accommodations tax in unincorporated areas (Airbnb lists 1.5% to 3%), plus South Carolina’s state sales tax and state accommodations tax. |
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| Does Airbnb or Vrbo collect it? | Airbnb lists the Horry County local accommodations tax and the state taxes. Vrbo lists South Carolina state sales tax, state accommodations tax and local accommodations taxes statewide. |
| What you still do | File all state and county taxes yourself on direct bookings. County business license and filing portal: Confirm with county. |
| Towns | Myrtle Beach and North Myrtle Beach add their own taxes: see the Myrtle Beach guide. |
Nearby South Carolina guides
- Myrtle Beach and North Myrtle Beach, SC
- Charleston, Folly Beach and Isle of Palms, SC
- Hilton Head Island, SC
- Beaufort and Beaufort County, SC
Related
- Does Airbnb pay my county tourist tax?
- Direct bookings and lodging tax
- Mountain town lodging tax study
Sources
- 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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