Market overview
Allowed. The only duty is a notice or registration that nobody has to approve.
Isle of Palms is one of the more permissive STR markets in the Charleston metro area, with no density cap and no prohibition on non-owner-occupied STRs.
Property eligibility: Not assessed A market overview can't tell whether a specific home qualifies (zoning, permits, HOA).
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17 rules on record for Isle of Palms, 2 of them from government sources. Every rule traced to its official source. How we research
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Source: City of Isle of Palms Building and Planning Department (isleofpalms.gov, official), checked 4 Nov 2026. Official links, citations and how to apply come with a paid plan.
Yes. Isle of Palms is one of the more permissive STR markets in the Charleston metro area, with no density cap and no prohibition on non-owner-occupied STRs.
Yes, a license or registration is required.
No night cap is on record.
We last checked the short-term rental rules for Isle of Palms on 4 Nov 2026.
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