Short-Term Rentals in Lexington County, SC (2026)
2 rules for unincorporated Lexington County, South Carolina.
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Short-Term Rental Permits
Short-term rentals in unincorporated Lexington County must hold an annual zoning permit under Zoning Ordinance § 131.40, effective January 1, 2025. The permit issues per individual property, requires a County Council-set fee paid before issuance, and must be renewed for any change of ownership, management, or rental parameters.
Lexington County Short-Term Rental Permit
Significant RestrictionsLexington County, SC Zoning Ordinance (Appendix B) § 131.40
It shall be the sole responsibility of the property owner or registered agent to establish and operate short-term rentals in accordance with the regulations as set forth in this Article. The zoning permit shall be issued for each individual location on the basis of compliance with all applicable regulations on an annual basis. A fee established by County Council shall be applied for every permi...
Occupancy Limits
Short-term rentals in unincorporated Lexington County may not sleep more than two guests per bedroom overnight under Zoning Ordinance § 132.00(h). Children under five don't count toward the cap, but everyone five and older counts as an adult, and total occupancy can never exceed what the property's SCDHEC-approved septic tank can handle.
Lexington County STR Occupancy Limit
Some RestrictionsLexington County, SC Zoning Ordinance (Appendix B) § 132.00(h)
Maximum Occupancy: The maximum overnight occupancy of short-term rental shall not exceed two (2) persons per bedroom, excluding minor children under the age of five (5) per bedroom. Persons over the age of five (5) will be counted as an adult. In no instance shall the bedroom occupancy exceed the capacity of the septic tank, as approved by SCDHEC.
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