Short Term Rental Ad Hoc June 15, 2026

The Greenville County Short Term Rental Ad Hoc Committee met on June 15, 2026, to discuss a draft ordinance regulating short-term rentals. The committee reviewed a proposed licensing mechanism requiring owners to obtain a short-term rental license in addition to a business registration, with an application process designed to be handled online. Key procurement-related discussions included enforcement mechanisms, potential fees for licensing to be set administratively rather than by ordinance, and operational standards such as parking restrictions and guest age verification. The committee debated whether to allow rentals of individual rooms versus entire homes and the need for a local contact person for enforcement purposes. They also considered civil versus criminal penalties for violations, with a preference expressed for stronger enforcement against violators rather than property owners. No final votes on fees or enforcement approaches were taken, but the committee sought further direction on these issues before proceeding.