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Vacation Rental Alliance
Clarifies who is responsible for collecting and remitting state and local accommodations taxes on short term rental transactions, including platforms and intermediaries.
Prohibits cities and counties from banning short term rentals outright, limiting local governments to regulation rather than prohibition.
Explicitly authorizes local governments to regulate or prohibit short term rentals through local ordinances, including permitting, zoning, and enforcement.
Mission of SCVRA
SCVRA is the organization that has the collective interests of Vacation Rental Managers, operators, and the contributing businesses for the vacation rental market and making a difference.
Through access to collective information and advocacy, SCVRA provides members with the latest information, best practices, and understanding with regulations and requirements. SCVRA also is an advocate for members and for the industry as a whole.
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Tourism is vital to our local economy and is our state’s number one industry.
From the southern charm of historic Charleston, to the beautiful beaches stretching for hundreds of miles of the South Caroline shore, to the iconic towns featured in literature read around the globe, to the midlands and upstate to the mountains, South Carolina has an abundance of attractions for tourists. Visitors to our state can enjoy golf, hiking, fishing and rafting on blackwater rivers, taking a glimpse into the history of the south along with a plethora of other activities.
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The Vacation Rental market has increased exponentially in the last decade in our country, and South Carolina is no exception.
Our beach communities have always provided the ideal environment for renting a home, for families to enjoy vacationing together. As this industry has grown and matured, so have the complexities of managing and compliance to regulations.
Become a Part of Our Community.
The vacation rental industry continues to grow exponentially, and along with it the local, state, and even at times federal requirements continue to change. It is important as a Vacation Rental Manager for you to stay in compliance and also have a say in what guidelines are put in place for your community. SCVRA will be your support partner, ensuring your voice is heard.
To become a member, please complete our membership form, or contact us at info@scvra.org. To learn more about our educational events and advocacy initiatives, sign up to become a supporter.
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“When professional managers stand together through SCVRA, we can educate lawmakers and protect South Carolina’s vacation rental industry from well intentioned but damaging over regulation.”
“SCVRA gives professional property managers a unified voice to support responsible regulation that protects communities while preserving local jobs and critical state and local tax revenue.”
“As a homeowner, I support SCVRA because professional management and informed policy are essential to protecting neighborhoods, property values, and South Carolina’s tourism economy.”
