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Port Royal, SC local landlord rules

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State law also applies. See South Carolina landlord-tenant law.

Last reviewed 2026-10-16

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TopicAt a glance
Rental licensing / registrationRental housing covered by this code must be registered, licensed or permitted.
Short-term rentals (Airbnb)Short-term rentals must be licensed, permitted or registered.

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Rental licensing / registration

Rental housing covered by this code must be registered, licensed or permitted. The code states: "(a) All residential rental properties shall be registered with the town by either the residential rental property owner or rental manager" (§ 12-85).

Verified Source: Port Royal Code of Ordinances § 12-85 · last checked 2026-10-16

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Short-term rentals (Airbnb)

Short-term rentals must be licensed, permitted or registered. The code states: "(a) No short-term rental may be operated within the town without having been issued a business license" (§ 12-63).

Verified Source: Port Royal Code of Ordinances § 12-63 · last checked 2026-10-16

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