Myrtle Beach and Horry County Accommodations Tax Calculator
Estimate the tax on a short-term rental stay in Myrtle Beach and Horry County, SC (it spans more than one county, so pick yours). Rates come from the Coastal SC STR Rules tracker and each one links to its official source. At a glance: City of Myrtle Beach 13%; Unincorporated Horry County 12% (verified).
Verified totals: City of Myrtle Beach 13%, Unincorporated Horry County 12%. Every rate below is listed in the tracker with an official source, checked Oct 25, 2026. Myrtle Beach city limits and unincorporated Horry County have different totals. Pick where your rental is.
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Myrtle Beach and Horry County short-term rental tax rates
City of Myrtle Beach
| Tax | Rate |
|---|---|
| State sales tax (SCDOR) | 5% |
| State accommodations tax (SCDOR) | 2% |
| Education capital improvement tax (SCDOR) | 1% |
| Transportation sales tax (SCDOR) | 1% |
| Tourism development tax (SCDOR) | 1% |
| Horry County hospitality fee (Horry County Hospitality Fee Dept) | 1.5% |
| City of Myrtle Beach hospitality fee (City of Myrtle Beach) | 1% |
| City of Myrtle Beach local accommodations tax (City of Myrtle Beach) | 0.5% |
| Total | 13% (verified) |
Unincorporated Horry County
| Tax | Rate |
|---|---|
| State sales tax (SCDOR) | 5% |
| State accommodations tax (SCDOR) | 2% |
| Education capital improvement tax (SCDOR) | 1% |
| Transportation sales tax (SCDOR) | 1% |
| Horry County hospitality fee and local accommodations tax (Horry County Hospitality Fee Dept) | 3% |
| Total | 12% (verified) |
Tracker note, quoted from the Coastal SC STR Rules dataset: "Myrtle Beach, 13% total: state sales 5%, state accommodations 2%, education capital improvement 1%, transportation 1%, tourism development 1% (10%, remitted to SCDOR per ST-575); Horry County hospitality fee 1.5% (remitted to the Horry County Hospitality Fee Dept, which passes it to the City under the 2021 settlement); City hospitality fee 1% and City local accommodations tax 0.5% (remitted to the City of Myrtle Beach by the 20th, not to SCDOR). Unincorporated Horry County, 12% total: state sales 5%, state accommodations 2%, education capital improvement 1%, transportation 1% (9%, SCDOR); Horry County hospitality fee/local accommodations tax 3% (Horry County Hospitality Fee Dept, due the 20th). All apply to stays under 90 days. Airbnb collects the SCDOR taxes, the County 1.5% to 3% and the City 0.5% and 1%. Mandatory cleaning and other required fees are part of the taxable rental charge; optional services the guest can decline are not (SCDOR Sales Tax Manual Ch. 11, Q6 to Q9)."
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 Myrtle Beach and Horry County?
It depends where the rental is: City of Myrtle Beach 13%, Unincorporated Horry County 12%. All components are sourced (checked Oct 25, 2026).
Who collects accommodations tax in Myrtle Beach and Horry County?
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 Myrtle Beach and Horry County?
County: SCDOR form SCTC-111, ST-388, ST-3T and ST-389 filings; personal property return by Apr 30. City violations: misdemeanor up to $500 and/or 30 days per occurrence.
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.dor.sc.gov/sales-use-tax-index/accommodations (tax rates, checked Oct 25, 2026)
- https://www.dor.sc.gov/sites/dor/files/forms/ST575.pdf (tax rates, checked Oct 25, 2026)
- https://www.cityofmyrtlebeach.com/news_detail_T6_R1323.php (tax rates, checked Oct 25, 2026)
- https://www.cityofmyrtlebeach.com/careers/business/business_faq.php (tax rates, checked Oct 25, 2026)
- https://horrycountysc.gov/departments/treasurer/hospitality-fee/ (tax rates, checked Oct 25, 2026)
- https://www.horrycountysc.gov/media/vhgfoip4/accommodations-form.pdf (tax rates, checked Oct 25, 2026)
- https://www.horrycountysc.gov/media/monjnvh0/sales-tax-chart-short-term-rentals.pdf (tax rates, checked Oct 25, 2026)
- https://www.cityofmyrtlebeach.com/departments/business_license_division.php (tax rates, checked Oct 25, 2026)
- https://www.airbnb.com/help/article/2328 (tax rates, checked Oct 25, 2026)
- https://help.vrbo.com/articles/vrbo-stay-taxes-lodging-taxes-united-states-n-z (tax rates, checked Oct 25, 2026)
- https://dor.sc.gov/sites/dor/files/Documents/Policy%20Manuals/Chapter%2011%20-%20Accommodations.pdf (tax rates, checked Oct 25, 2026)
- https://www.horrycountysc.gov/media/monjnvh0/sales-tax-chart-short-term-rentals.pdf (registration and renewal, checked Oct 25, 2026)
- https://cityofmyrtlebeach.com/departments/planning_and_zoning_department.php (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 Myrtle Beach and Horry County: Myrtle Beach and Horry County STR rules. Host checklist: Myrtle Beach and Horry County host checklist.
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Estimates, not tax or financial advice. Confirm rates with SCDOR and your local tax office before filing.