Greenville County considers new rules for short-term rentals

GREENVILLE COUNTY, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - A Greenville County Council committee is scheduled to discuss proposed regulations for short-term rentals as county leaders report an increase in rental activity and concerns from neighbors.

The Short-Term Rental Ad Hoc Committee is scheduled to meet at 4 p.m. at University Ridge. The committee’s discussion is a starting point for the proposed ordinance, which would add requirements for rental owners and operators.

County leaders say some owners and operators are not paying the South Carolina accommodations tax or the county’s local accommodations fee. The proposal would require owners to register their properties to help ensure the county receives accommodations taxes.

The proposal would also require owners and operators to designate a contact with a working phone number who can respond to the property within 24 hours if an issue arises.

Neighbors have complained about rental guests and inappropriate parking that blocks traffic, county leaders said. Officials say the proposed regulations would help protect the health, safety and welfare of county residents.

The next County Council meeting is scheduled for next week.

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