Rental Property Rules in Beaufort County, SC (2026)
1 rule for unincorporated Beaufort County, South Carolina.
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Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Beaufort County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Repairs & Habitability
Beaufort County can order any dwelling repaired, closed or demolished when the county administrator finds it unfit for human habitation under Code of Ordinances § 74-133, whether from dilapidation, fire and safety hazards, missing ventilation, light or sanitary facilities, or structural deterioration. The Unfit Dwellings article, §§ 74-131 through 74-144, governs unincorporated-county housing conditions under state authority.
Beaufort County Unfit Dwelling Habitability Standard
Some RestrictionsBeaufort County Code of Ordinances § 74-133
Whenever the county administrator or his designated representative(s) finds that there exist in the county, dwellings which are unfit for human habitation due to:(a)Dilapidation;(b)Defects increasing the hazards of fire, accidents or other calamities;(c)Lack of ventilation, light or sanitary facilities;(d)Extreme or structural deterioration so as to render dwelling unsafe; or(e)Other conditions...
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