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A short-term rental permit must be obtained for each short-term rental property that is offered for short-term rental.
The short-term rental ordinance establishes the assessment of an annual fee for short-term rental permits.
Owners of single-family dwellings will be required to upload a site plan of their property to show the parking and trash areas which will be reviewed by town staff for approval.
Learn more about Short-Term Rental Site Plans
View Short-Term Rental Permit Requirements
Get your account number by contacting Town Short-Term Rental staff at STRPlan@hiltonheadislandsc.gov or 843-341-4740.
Select the task link(s) under the Open Tasks heading.
Follow payment instructions and select the orange Submit button.
You will receive a payment receipt by email.
Short-term rental permits are non-refundable.
You will receive an email notification once the application has been approved (please allow up to 30-45 business days for processing).
You will be able to print your STR permit once it has been approved.
Need assistance with short-term rental permits?
Contact Town Short-Term Rental Staff at STRPlan@hiltonheadislandsc.gov or 843-341-4740.
Audio Transcript for How to Use the Short-Term Rental Permit Portal Video
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