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Short-term rental rules in North Myrtle Beach, SC
How North Myrtle Beach regulates short-term rentals: the rules that apply, their sources, and pending changes.
Short-term rentals here operate under a registration or permit system with ongoing operating rules.
- STR-specific business license required (initial + annual renewal) with fire inspection and zoning/application review
- whole-home STRs (Class 1: single-family homes, duplexes, townhouses, or rooms) permitted in residential neighborhoods by-right — no cap, no primary-residence requirement
- on-site parking cap governs maximum overnight occupancy
- 6% local accommodations tax + advertising-compliance and fire-protection conditions
Based on: Code of Ordinances Ch. 21, §§ 21-44 through 21-51 (Ord. 21-17, eff. May 21, 2021); STR business-license regime per
Summary of the rule
All short-term rentals located within the City of North Myrtle Beach are required to obtain a business license. Owners and managers must renew licenses annually.
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City Watch provides good-faith summaries of publicly available information as of the review date shown. Rules, enforcement, and permit availability can change, and summaries may contain errors or omissions. Ratings describe the general regulatory environment; they do not establish whether a particular property or stay is permitted. This is general information, not legal advice. Before buying, listing, or hosting, verify applicable requirements with the responsible authorities and review any HOA, condominium, deed, or lease restrictions.