Simpsonville, SC Short-Term Rentals: Occupancy Limits (2026)
Key Facts
- Adults per bedroom
- Maximum 2
- Adult defined as
- At least 21 years old
- Rule section
- Sec. 10-295(a)(10)(d)
- Bedroom count
- Must be listed on application
- Overcrowding
- Agent must respond
Summary
Yes. Simpsonville's STR ordinance caps occupancy at no more than two adults per bedroom. The tenant agreement each guest signs must acknowledge this limit, and an "adult" is defined as anyone at least 21 years old.
In addition to these regulations, there shall not be more than two (2) adults per bedroom.
Full Breakdown
Sec. 10-295(a)(10)(d) requires the owner-occupant agreement to state that, in addition to adopted technical codes, there shall not be more than two adults per bedroom. The application must list the number of bedrooms precisely so the city can enforce this per-bedroom cap (per the City Attorney's memo). "Adult" is defined in Sec. 10-292 as any person at least 21 years old, so the limit is framed around adult occupants rather than children. Overcrowding is one of the issues the designated STR agent must respond to when notified by the city.
Violations & Fines
Exceeding occupancy is a code violation; the STR agent must respond to overcrowding notices (Sec. 10-297(d)). Three convictions in 12 months trigger a 12-month permit suspension (Sec. 10-298).
Frequently Asked Questions
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