Edisto Beach Accommodations Tax Calculator
Estimate the tax on a short-term rental stay in Edisto Beach, SC (Colleton County). Rates come from the Coastal SC STR Rules tracker and each one links to its official source. At a glance: 12% (verified).
Verified total: 12%. Every rate below is listed in the tracker with an official source, checked Oct 25, 2026.
Airbnb hosts: Airbnb's South Carolina tax page lists the Town of Edisto Beach 2% but not the Colleton County 1%, so plan on remitting that 1% yourself unless your Airbnb statement shows it. Source: Airbnb Help: tax collection in South Carolina.
See what this town's taxes and fees leave you each month: Edisto Beach take-home calculator.
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Edisto Beach short-term rental tax rates
| Tax | Rate |
|---|---|
| State sales tax (SCDOR) | 5% |
| Local option sales tax (SCDOR) | 1% |
| State accommodations tax (SCDOR) | 2% |
| Capital project sales tax (SCDOR) | 1% |
| Edisto Beach accommodations | 2% |
| Colleton County accommodations | 1% |
| Total | 12% (verified) |
Tracker note, quoted from the Coastal SC STR Rules dataset: "12% total: state sales 5%, local option 1%, state accommodations 2%, capital project sales 1% (SCDOR); Town accommodations 2%; Colleton County accommodations 1%."
Cleaning fees and accommodations tax
It depends on whether the guest can decline it. Under the SCDOR Sales Tax Manual (Chapter 11, Questions 6 to 9), a mandatory cleaning fee is part of the taxable rent, even when it is listed as a separate line. An optional cleaning service the guest can choose or decline is not taxed. Tick the mandatory box in the calculator to include your cleaning fee in the taxable amount.
Source: SCDOR Sales Tax Manual, Chapter 11, Accommodations, Questions 6 to 9 (September 2025 edition).
How it works
Taxable amount = nightly rate x nights + other mandatory charges + the cleaning fee when it is mandatory. Tax = taxable amount x the sum of the known rates (plus any additional local rate you enter). Where a local rate is marked verify, it is the rate the town or county reported to the state, counted in full until the town or county confirms it.
FAQ
What is the accommodations tax rate in Edisto Beach?
12% in total for a short-term rental, per the Coastal SC STR Rules tracker (checked Oct 25, 2026). Every component is listed on this page with its official source.
Who collects accommodations tax in Edisto Beach?
State and local sales taxes marked SCDOR are filed with the South Carolina Department of Revenue. Local accommodations taxes and fees are filed with the office named next to each rate; see the official sources below.
Is the cleaning fee taxable?
It depends on whether the guest can decline it. Under the SCDOR Sales Tax Manual (Chapter 11, Questions 6 to 9), a mandatory cleaning fee is part of the taxable rent, even when it is listed as a separate line. An optional cleaning service the guest can choose or decline is not taxed. Tick the mandatory box in the calculator to include your cleaning fee in the taxable amount.
Do I need to register or renew a license in Edisto Beach?
License year May 1 to Apr 30; renewal notices late Feb or early Mar; payment due Apr 30.
Is this tax advice?
No. It is an estimate from public sources. Rates and rules change, so confirm with SCDOR and the local tax office.
Sources
- https://www.townofedistobeach.com/taxes (tax rates, checked Oct 25, 2026)
- https://dor.sc.gov/sites/dor/files/Documents/Policy%20Manuals/Chapter%2011%20-%20Accommodations.pdf (cleaning fee rule, Questions 6 to 9, checked Oct 25, 2026)
- https://www.dor.sc.gov/sites/dor/files/forms/ST575.pdf (SCDOR ST-575 rate chart, rate cross-check, checked Oct 25, 2026)
- https://www.townofedistobeach.com/building/licensing (registration and renewal, checked Oct 25, 2026)
Data from the Coastal SC STR Rules tracker, last verified Oct 25, 2026.
Zoning, permits, occupancy and parking rules for Edisto Beach: Edisto Beach STR rules. Host checklist: Edisto Beach host checklist.
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Estimates, not tax or financial advice. Confirm rates with SCDOR and your local tax office before filing.