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Occupancy restriction
Length of Stay
less than 90 days
Registration & Licensing Fees
Fees are calculated using the gross receipts of your business.
Licenses or Permits Required
Renting a property, requires a business license.
Property Inspection
Guest Record
Zoning
Occupancy taxes and fees

Local Accommodations Tax which is 3% on short-term or transient accommodations and 2% Hospitality Tax

Insurance requirement
Does any Building, Health & Safety Regulation affects STR?
Parking Requirement

It is crucial for hosts/property managers to report to their guests and the City the total number of parking spaces on their property, complying with the safety regulations determined by the City and State codes. Parking spaces reported to the City must be located within the owner’s private property, not shared with the adjoining property, and not located within a right-of-way

Advertising Requirement
Noise regulation

Between the hours of 11:00 pm and 7:00 am, it is prohibited to cause or permit any sustained or repetitive noise, regardless of the source, audible beyond the property line.

Neighbor Notification
Limitation on number of STR owned
Regulations on hosting events or parties in STR
Regulations on hosting events or parties in STR
Hosting events regulations
Restrictions on number of reservations
Waste disposal regulations

It is important to be aware that the City now picks up the trash four days a week- Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday.

Accessibility Requirement
waste disposal regulations
Waste disposal regulations

It is important to be aware that the City now picks up the trash four days a week- Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday.

Emergency Contact Information
What is short term rental?

In Myrtle Beach, “Short-term” means any rental of less than 90 days.

Are there STR regulations that affect property owners?
Is there any short-term rental-related tax?

Local Accommodations Tax which is 3% on short-term or transient accommodations and 2% Hospitality Tax

Is it only individuals that are permitted to operate short-term rental?
What are the procedures and requirement for the neighborhood approval?
Do I need a neighborhood approval?
Building, Health & Safety Regulation
Which of these taxes does Airbnb or other booking company collect?
What zoning laws affect Short Term Rentals?
Is there any guest record requirement?

Local Accommodations Tax which is 3% on short-term or transient accommodations and 2% Hospitality Tax

Do i require any license(s) for STR?
Which tax(es) am i obligated to collect and remit?
Which tax(es) am i obligated to collect and remit?
Tax
What ZIP Codes have been prohibited for STR use?
What types of properties are eligible for short-term rentals?
Does occupancy limit affect STR?
What STR regulations affect me as an Owner?
What are the procedures or requirements for keeping the guest records?
Notification
What are the occupancy limits for STR?
What other STR regulations am i obligated to observe?
What are the penalties and fines for non compliance?

Violations of the zoning code and the business license ordinance are misdemeanors, with fines of up to $500 and/or 30 days upon conviction.

Is there any official regulatory body or authority?
How can i contact the authority?
Which jurisdictions are exempted from the regulations?
What are the requirements and fees for the permit (s)?
Basic Information
Occupancy restriction
Length of Stay
less than 90 days
Registration & Licensing Fees
Fees are calculated using the gross receipts of your business.
Licenses or Permits Required
Renting a property, requires a business license.
Property Inspection
Guest Record
Zoning
Occupancy taxes and fees

Local Accommodations Tax which is 3% on short-term or transient accommodations and 2% Hospitality Tax

Insurance requirement
Does any Building, Health & Safety Regulation affects STR?
Parking Requirement

It is crucial for hosts/property managers to report to their guests and the City the total number of parking spaces on their property, complying with the safety regulations determined by the City and State codes. Parking spaces reported to the City must be located within the owner’s private property, not shared with the adjoining property, and not located within a right-of-way

Advertising Requirement
Noise regulation

Between the hours of 11:00 pm and 7:00 am, it is prohibited to cause or permit any sustained or repetitive noise, regardless of the source, audible beyond the property line.

Neighbor Notification
Limitation on number of STR owned
Regulations on hosting events or parties in STR
Regulations on hosting events or parties in STR
Hosting events regulations
Restrictions on number of reservations
Waste disposal regulations

It is important to be aware that the City now picks up the trash four days a week- Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday.

Accessibility Requirement
waste disposal regulations
Waste disposal regulations

It is important to be aware that the City now picks up the trash four days a week- Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday.

Emergency Contact Information
Provide your rental address, and we'll send you the regulation details accordingly

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