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North Charleston short-term rental rules (2026)

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These rules apply inside North Charleston city limits only. Properties outside them follow county or neighboring-town rules.
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Market overview

RESTRICTEDStays under 30 nights

Allowed, with material limits.

North Charleston requires a separate STR permit and business license for each unit, and caps permits at 60 per council district.

Why do places restrict rentals?

Property eligibility: Not assessed A market overview can't tell whether a specific home qualifies (zoning, permits, HOA).

License
Required
Primary residence
Not required
Night cap
None

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ALLOWEDStays of 30+ nights

Longer stays (30+ days)

Stays of 30 nights or more fall outside the short-term rental rules here and are let as ordinary rentals.

Guests staying this long can gain tenant rights, such as protection from eviction.

Not legal advice. The legal framework, notes and sources are in the full report.

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The full North Charleston rules

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Source: northcharleston.org (official), checked 7 Nov 2026. Official links, citations and how to apply come with a paid plan.

Quick answers

Is Airbnb legal in North Charleston?

Yes, with material limits. North Charleston requires a separate STR permit and business license for each unit, and caps permits at 60 per council district.

Do you need a permit for a short-term rental in North Charleston?

Yes, a license or registration is required.

Is there a limit on rental nights in North Charleston?

No night cap is on record.

Can I rent for longer stays in North Charleston?

Stays of 30 nights or more fall outside the short-term rental rules here and are let as ordinary rentals. Guests staying this long can gain tenant rights, such as protection from eviction.

When were the North Charleston rules last checked?

We last checked the short-term rental rules for North Charleston on 7 Nov 2026.

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