Airbnb & Short-Term Rental Rules in Greenville, SC (2026)

Whether Greenville, SC permits short-term rentals (Airbnb/VRBO) has not been confirmed from an official source. Contact the local planning department through their official website to verify current STR rules — including whether hosting is permitted at all, registration requirements, and any local restrictions — before listing your property on Airbnb, VRBO, or a similar platform.

Statewide Preemption

Registration Requirements

Whether short-term rental registration is required in Greenville has not been confirmed from official sources. Contact the local planning department or local building department to verify current registration requirements before hosting on Airbnb, VRBO, or similar platforms.

Operational Rules

No specific operational rules listed for short-term rentals in Greenville beyond standard property codes.

• •STR registration required with Greenville Revenue Services
• •Property must meet City of Greenville property maintenance standards
• •Designated contact person required for complaint response
• •Maximum occupancy per Greenville Housing Code standards
• •South Carolina state and Greenville County hospitality taxes apply
• •STR registration number must appear on booking platform listings
• •Night noise violations — host responsible for guest conduct

Penalties for Violations

Specific penalty amounts for STR violations in Greenville are not listed. Contact the local planning department for enforcement information.

• ⚠$500 per day for operating without STR registration
• ⚠$250 fine for occupancy limit violations
• ⚠Registration revocation for continued non-compliance or safety violations

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