Columbia, SC, Lifts STR Moratorium with New Zoning Rules

3/9/2026

Columbia, South Carolina, has lifted its moratorium on new short-term rental (STR) permits, which was enacted last summer. The City Council approved updated zoning rules limiting new STRs to commercial or mixed-use areas, though properties along four-lane roads in residential zones may qualify. Existing rentals can continue operating, and owner-occupied homes are exempt from the restrictions.

WLTX.com (03/03/26) Taylor Richardson