Rock Hill, SC Short-Term Rentals: Noise Rules (2026)

Rock Hill has not adopted an STR-specific noise rule, so guest disturbances are handled under the general noise and nuisance provisions of the Rock Hill Code of Ordinances (library.municode.com/sc/rock_hill). The code prohibits unreasonably loud, disturbing, or unnecessary noise at any hour and tightens enforcement during typical nighttime periods (commonly 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. as the high-risk window for residential complaints). State backup comes from S.C. Code §16-17-530, which makes 'public disorderly conduct' - including using 'obscene or profane language on any highway or at any public place' and being 'boisterous so as to disturb or annoy any other person' - a misdemeanor punishable by up to 30 days' imprisonment or a $100 fine. The Rock Hill Police Department (135 Johnston Street, 803-329-7200 non-emergency) responds to complaints and can issue municipal citations or refer for state-level prosecution. Because S.C. has not preempted STR-specific regulation, Rock Hill could legally adopt stricter STR-only noise rules; as of last review it has not, so the same general standard applies to STRs and any other dwelling. Hosts typically post house rules, install noise-monitoring devices (Minut, NoiseAware - which detect decibel levels without recording conversations), set quiet hours of 10 p.m. to 7 a.m., require amplified sound to end by 10 p.m., and maintain a 24-hour local responder per Airbnb and VRBO platform requirements.