Charleston considers tweaks to short-term rental rules, cap of eight people per rental - WCIV
Charleston is considering a cap of eight people per short-term rental, which would affect occupancy limits for STR operators.
Aforeworn detected this change in the Short-Term Rental Operators space on July 10, 2026 and published this briefing so affected operators are forewarned rather than caught off guard. It is rated High urgency. Short-term rental operators in Charleston, especially whole-home hosts and multi-unit managers. should confirm how it applies to their specific situation before acting. There is a time constraint attached: Proposal under consideration; monitor for final adoption and effective date.. Acting after that point can mean penalties, a lapsed licence, or lost eligibility — exactly the kind of surprise Aforeworn exists to prevent. Aforeworn monitors Short-Term Rental Operators continuously and turns every detected change into a plain-English briefing like this one, so you always know first. Forewarned is forearmed.
What changed
Proposed rule to cap occupancy at eight people per rental unit.
Who it affects
Short-term rental operators in Charleston, especially whole-home hosts and multi-unit managers.
What you must do
Review current occupancy limits and adjust listings to comply with the proposed cap if enacted.
Deadline
Proposal under consideration; monitor for final adoption and effective date.
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