South Carolina Zoning & Land Use Laws
Zoning regulations, ADU laws, short-term rental rules, and land use policies for South Carolina. Source-cited from state legislation and municipal codes.
Total Cities
270
Total Counties
46
ADU State Law
No state law
Lot Split Law
No state law
Cottage Food Law
Yes
Cities With Data
2
Cottage Food Law
South Carolina Cottage Food Law (South Carolina Code Section 44-1-143): South Carolina allows home-based food production and direct sale of certain non-potentially-hazardous foods without a retail food establishment permit. Permitted products include baked goods, jams, jellies, candy, dried herbs, and similar shelf-stable items. Annual gross revenue limit of $15,000 per year. Direct-to-consumer sales from the home and at farmers markets. No retail or wholesale distribution. Online sales with in-person delivery may be permitted. Products must be labeled with: producer name and home address, product name, ingredient list in descending order, net weight, and 'Made in a Home Kitchen Not Inspected by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control.' No state permit required. South Carolina has one of the lower cottage food revenue caps in the Southeast at $15,000/year. The law was updated in 2022 but the revenue cap remains relatively restrictive. South Carolina's coastal food traditions (boiled peanuts, benne wafers, peach preserves) create cottage food opportunities, though the low cap limits business growth.
South Carolina Cities with Zoning Data
Source: South Carolina State Legislature. Last verified April 5, 2026. View source