Short-Term Rental Ordinance

In May of 2022, Town Council passed an ordinance regulating how short-term rentals will operate on the Island.

The ordinance, which applies to privately owned residential property used as vacation homes and short-term rentals for a rental period of less than 30 days, goes into effect on January 1, 2023.

The ordinance addresses short-term rental related:

  • Licenses, permits, fees and taxes
  • Vehicles and parking
  • Trash storage and removal
  • Noise management
  • Complaint tracking and response
  • Violations

The ordinance establishes the assessment of an annual fee for short-term rental permits. The fee is limited to recovering costs associated with identifying short-term rental properties, ensuring compliance with permitting requirements, and addressing violations.

View the Short-Term Rental Ordinance

An Overview of the New Short-Term Rental Ordinance

The Town of Hilton Head Island has passed an ordinance regulating how short-term rentals will operate on the Island. This new ordinance applies to privately owned residential property used as vacation homes and short-term rentals for a rental period of fewer than 30 days.

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Reporting Nuisance Issues

Rental Property Nuisance Complaints

Report issues with parking, trash, or noise

  • Short-Term Rental Nuisance Management Hotline
  • 843-341-6864Available 24/7
  • Beaufort County Sheriff's Office
  • 843-255-3300
  • Evening: 843-524-7777

Complaints received online will be reviewed during normal business hours

Submit a Complaint Online


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