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Hilton Head Island, SC: lodging tax and rental rules
Last checked Oct 26, 2026 from official sources. Not tax advice.
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Check my countyReserve a founding place| Lodging tax | The Town lists a 1% town accommodations tax and a 2% beach preservation fee, plus the 2% South Carolina accommodations tax and state sales tax. Airbnb’s help page lists them the other way round (2% and 1%). The total of 3% is the same: confirm the split with the town. |
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| Does Airbnb or Vrbo collect it? | Airbnb lists the town tax and the beach preservation fee for stays of 89 nights or fewer. Vrbo lists South Carolina local accommodations taxes statewide. |
| Registration / permit | A Town business license and a short-term rental permit. The annual permit fee is $150 per bedroom; renewing late (after May 15) adds a $250 fee. |
| What you still do | Renew the permit every year, and file every tax yourself on direct bookings. |
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Sources
- Town of Hilton Head Island, Short-Term Rental Program (checked Oct 26, 2026)
- Town of Hilton Head Island, Taxes and Fees (checked Oct 26, 2026)
- Airbnb Help 2328 (South Carolina) (checked Oct 26, 2026)
- Vrbo Help: lodging taxes U.S. N–Z (checked Oct 26, 2026)
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