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VIDEO: Judge rules Folly Beach short-term rental cap illegal under state law - Live 5 News

Detected August 31, 2026 · in Short-Term Rental Operators

A judge ruled Folly Beach's short-term rental cap illegal under state law, potentially allowing more STRs and changing local enforcement.

Aforeworn detected this change in the Short-Term Rental Operators space on August 31, 2026 and published this briefing so affected operators are forewarned rather than caught off guard. It is rated Medium urgency. Short-term rental operators in Folly Beach, SC, and potentially other areas affected by similar caps. should confirm how it applies to their specific situation before acting. There is a time constraint attached: Not specified in the provided text.. 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

The court decision invalidates the city's cap on short-term rental permits, which may increase the number of allowed STRs and alter the regulatory landscape.

Who it affects

Short-term rental operators in Folly Beach, SC, and potentially other areas affected by similar caps.

What you must do

Monitor official court orders and city announcements for specific changes to permit availability and application processes.

Deadline

Not specified in the provided text.

Source: https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiuwFBVV95cUxQcjNnWjRCMTBaZmRzU0xWUU90LVViaTJZS09kNzdXTjYyWWlBTjR5QWUtNERvN2gtcVJ1ZVZ3VlJXVDFyS3cyZ2EwU05DSDEwSkh4X1B5ZVhUV0F0OC1BSlZTenNTbkpUZjhOVzFBLTRnS1AtUktyZHJQWW5ET2U0dHhjNjhjZjA1ZGR2VnFPdzd2ZDFfeUlVeUJQR3FPT2xScl83RkxadW11RVBZVzFlTnAzNHhaaXBtanpZ?oc=5

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