Current permit-cap status, minimum-stay requirements, owner-occupancy rules, and jurisdiction breakdown for short-term rentals in Myrtle Beach. Every field is cited to a primary source below. Always verify the specific parcel with the operating jurisdiction before writing an offer.
Most Myrtle Beach residential (R-prefix) zones prohibit STRs; only the RMV (Residential Multifamily Visitor) and specified commercial/tourism zones east of Kings Highway permit sub-90-day rentals.
Have a specific property in mind? Analyze it with a $99 report →The pool of legal STR product in Myrtle Beach is much narrower than listing volume suggests. Any zoning district starting with 'R' (RS-1, RS-2, R-3, etc.) prohibits STRs; the sole residential exception is RMV (Residential Multifamily Visitor - a high-density oceanfront designation covering many condo-hotels). Commercial and highway-commercial zones east of Kings Highway generally allow STRs. The December 10, 2024 Short-Term Rental Conversion (STRC) Overlay Zone (Sec. 1808) freezes existing STR product in the overlay by blocking conversion to long-term use. Buyers should demand a written zoning verification letter from the City before closing, and never rely on a listing agent's assurance that 'the previous owner did it.'
Short-term rentals in Myrtle Beach are classified as restricted as of 2026-08-16. Most Myrtle Beach residential (R-prefix) zones prohibit STRs; only the RMV (Residential Multifamily Visitor) and specified commercial/tourism zones east of Kings Highway permit sub-90-day rentals.
No. No numeric cap; zoning-based restriction. Dec 10, 2024 STR Conversion Overlay Zone (Sec. 1808) also blocks conversion of STRs to long-term rentals inside the overlay to protect lodging-tax base.
The primary source does not specify a minimum stay for short-term rentals.
Myrtle Beach does not require owner-occupancy for short-term rental operators as of 2026-08-16. Verify the specific parcel with the operating jurisdiction before offering, as owner-occupancy rules interact with zoning overlays.
Contact the operating jurisdiction directly using the primary-source links published on this page. Zoning, HOA restrictions, and pending regulatory changes are parcel-specific and can override the citywide profile above. DepreciMax's $99 property report separately sizes the Year-1 §168(k) bonus depreciation deduction for a specific address, once regulatory clearance is confirmed.
Once you've verified the regulatory profile of a listing you're considering, run a $99 DepreciMax property report to size the actual Year-1 §168(k) bonus depreciation deduction. The report analyzes the listing photos to classify finishes as 5-year personal property, 15-year land improvements, or 39-year structural — producing a line-item estimate closely calibrated to a formal cost seg study.
Use the DepreciMax STR Regulations Database for the full top-50 market fleet — every market cited to a primary jurisdiction source, updated quarterly.
Not legal or tax advice. Short-term rental regulations change frequently and vary by parcel, zone, and HOA. The information on this page is a summary of publicly available primary sources as of 2026-08-16. Before acting — buying, listing, or operating a short-term rental in Myrtle Beach — verify current rules with the operating jurisdiction and consult a local attorney and CPA.