Hotels & Lodging in Georgetown County, SC (2026)
1 rule for unincorporated Georgetown County, South Carolina.
Verified from official government sources
Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Georgetown County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Transient Occupancy Tax
Unincorporated Georgetown County imposes a 3 percent local accommodations tax on rooms rented to transients and a 2 percent local hospitality tax on prepared meals and beverages under County Code § 16-72. Both taxes are capped when applied inside a municipality without that town's consent.
Accommodations Tax Rate, Georgetown County SC
Some RestrictionsGeorgetown County Code § 16-72
(a)A uniform tax equal to three (3) percent is hereby imposed on the gross proceeds derived from the rental of any accommodations within the county.(b)A uniform tax equal to two (2) percent is hereby imposed on the gross proceeds derived from the sale of prepared meals and beverages within the county.
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