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Horry Register of Deeds
Matching keys to doors
South Carolina HOA rules & homeowners policy
SC HOAs enforce recorded CC&Rs; cities and counties enforce zoning and nuisance code. Separate covenant violations from city complaints — especially in Greenville, Horry, and Charleston counties.
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Horry Register of Deeds
South Carolina coastal HOAs need pre-season communication plans, elevation awareness, and post-storm architectural guidance.
Board checklist
Municipal trash schedules, curb placement, and code enforcement pathways.
Myrtle Beach Solid Waste & Recycling Division collects weekly garbage, recycling, yard waste, and bulk on the same day by zone (generally Monday–Thursday; Zone 1 Monday through Zone 4 Thursday). Set carts out no earlier than 6:00 p.m. the day before and remove by 11:00 p.m. on collection day. Confirm your zone on the city Public Works page; coastal HOAs often add screening and hurricane-prep rules beyond municipal placement.
Mediation, courts, and state resources when board actions are challenged.
HOAs in Myrtle Beach follow the South Carolina Homeowners Association Act plus recorded CC&Rs (your homeowners policy). Horry County ordinances and city municipal code are enforced separately — see kindhoa.com/compliance/south-carolina and kindhoa.com/compliance/south-carolina/myrtle-beach for board checklists. Educational, not legal advice.
State-level guidance — confirm current city ordinances with local officials.
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The quick answer
Myrtle Beach treats any rental under 90 days as short-term and prohibits that use in most residential (R) zoning districts except RMV, with fewer than 30 grandfathered houses citywide — a business license is still required where STRs are allowed. Fence permits are mandatory; heights typically run 4 ft in front yards, 6 ft on sides, and 8 ft in rear yards (oceanfront lots stay at 4 ft).
Late fees (South Carolina): Must be reasonable and recorded to be enforceable. Confirm against your declaration and current statute.
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Myrtle Beach sits on Horry County's Grand Strand, where HOAs and condo associations dominate a market built around coastal resorts, golf communities, and a large visitor economy. South Carolina's HOA Act and recorded covenants govern associations, but city zoning — not the board — decides whether a short-term rental is even a lawful land use on a given parcel.
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City-specific answers for Myrtle Beach — sourced to municipal code and official city pages. Educational, not legal advice.
The City of Myrtle Beach defines short-term as any rental under 90 continuous days. Every zoning district beginning with R (residential) prohibits short-term rentals except the RMV (Residential Multifamily Visitor) zone; citywide, fewer than 30 houses in traditional residential zones are grandfathered from prior continuous STR use. Where STRs are allowed (and in commercial/mixed-use districts east of Kings Highway), operators need a city business license. Violations of zoning or business-license rules are misdemeanors with fines up to $500 and/or 30 days. Confirm a parcel on the city's zoning map or by calling Zoning at 843-918-1179 before assuming a covenant amendment could reopen a prohibited use.
Primary source: Myrtle Beach municipal code / city ordinances
Myrtle Beach requires a Construction Services permit for fence installation. Typical height limits are 4 feet in front yards (5 feet only if the portion above 4 feet is at least 50% transparent), 6 feet in side yards, and 8 feet in rear yards; oceanfront lots are limited to 4 feet in all yards (with limited transparency exceptions). Corner vision-clearance triangles restrict fence height near intersections. Confirm current Zoning Code tables with Planning before ordering materials — CAB design review can also apply seaward of Ocean Boulevard.
Primary source: Myrtle Beach municipal code / city ordinances
Myrtle Beach Solid Waste & Recycling Division collects weekly garbage, recycling, yard waste, and bulk on the same day by zone (generally Monday–Thursday; Zone 1 Monday through Zone 4 Thursday). Set carts out no earlier than 6:00 p.m. the day before and remove by 11:00 p.m. on collection day. Confirm your zone on the city Public Works page; coastal HOAs often add screening and hurricane-prep rules beyond municipal placement.
Primary source: Myrtle Beach municipal code / city ordinances
Building and zoning permits for structural work, pools, and many exterior changes run through Myrtle Beach Construction Services / Planning. An HOA architectural letter does not waive city permitting or flood-zone elevation rules common on the Grand Strand.
Primary source: Myrtle Beach municipal code / city ordinances
The Grand Strand's hurricane and tropical-storm exposure drives covenants on shutters, exterior maintenance, drainage, and salt-air durability, often beyond city minimums. Liens and CC&R amendments record with the Horry County Register of Deeds.
Primary source: Myrtle Beach municipal code / city ordinances
Summaries below are for board orientation. Verify requirements in the official Myrtle Beach municipal code (opens in a new tab).
Myrtle Beach municipal code
The City of Myrtle Beach defines short-term as any rental under 90 continuous days. Every zoning district beginning with R (residential) prohibits short-term rentals except the RMV (Residential Multifamily Visitor) zone; citywide, fewer than 30 houses in traditional residential zones are grandfathered from prior continuous STR use. Where STRs are allowed (and in commercial/mixed-use districts east of Kings Highway), operators need a city business license. Violations of zoning or business-license rules are misdemeanors with fines up to $500 and/or 30 days. Confirm a parcel on the city's zoning map or by calling Zoning at 843-918-1179 before assuming a covenant amendment could reopen a prohibited use.
HOA governing documents
HOAs enforce recorded use restrictions (minimum lease terms, guest limits, parking) when consistent with applicable city licensure and state law. Covenant enforcement requires notice, cure periods, and uniform application.
Zoning & building code
Myrtle Beach requires a Construction Services permit for fence installation. Typical height limits are 4 feet in front yards (5 feet only if the portion above 4 feet is at least 50% transparent), 6 feet in side yards, and 8 feet in rear yards; oceanfront lots are limited to 4 feet in all yards (with limited transparency exceptions). Corner vision-clearance triangles restrict fence height near intersections. Confirm current Zoning Code tables with Planning before ordering materials — CAB design review can also apply seaward of Ocean Boulevard.
Permit thresholds
Building and zoning permits for structural work, pools, and many exterior changes run through Myrtle Beach Construction Services / Planning. An HOA architectural letter does not waive city permitting or flood-zone elevation rules common on the Grand Strand.
HOA architectural control
HOAs review fences and additions through architectural committees under CC&Rs. Municipal compliance alone does not satisfy HOA design or notice requirements.
State / local protections
South Carolina property statutes and local codes increasingly address solar access. Coastal HOAs often regulate shutter storage, paint, and humidity-related exterior maintenance in CC&Rs.
What HOAs may still regulate
HOAs may adopt reasonable design rules that meet statutory tests (location, color, timeline). Associations cannot impose outright bans where state law voids them.
Summer heat affects roofing, pools, and mechanical systems. Plan preventive maintenance before peak demand.
Board checklist
Southeastern humidity accelerates mold, rot, and paint failure. Set clear maintenance standards for exteriors.
Board checklist
Disputes may use Horry County courts, mediation, or association internal processes. Horry County Register of Deeds confirms lien and amendment formatting.
The City of Myrtle Beach defines short-term as any rental under 90 continuous days. Every zoning district beginning with R (residential) prohibits short-term rentals except the RMV (Residential Multifamily Visitor) zone; citywide, fewer than 30 houses in traditional residential zones are grandfathered from prior continuous STR use. Where STRs are allowed (and in commercial/mixed-use districts east of Kings Highway), operators need a city business license. Violations of zoning or business-license rules are misdemeanors with fines up to $500 and/or 30 days. Confirm a parcel on the city's zoning map or by calling Zoning at 843-918-1179 before assuming a covenant amendment could reopen a prohibited use.
Myrtle Beach requires a Construction Services permit for fence installation. Typical height limits are 4 feet in front yards (5 feet only if the portion above 4 feet is at least 50% transparent), 6 feet in side yards, and 8 feet in rear yards; oceanfront lots are limited to 4 feet in all yards (with limited transparency exceptions). Corner vision-clearance triangles restrict fence height near intersections. Confirm current Zoning Code tables with Planning before ordering materials — CAB design review can also apply seaward of Ocean Boulevard.
Myrtle Beach Solid Waste & Recycling Division collects weekly garbage, recycling, yard waste, and bulk on the same day by zone (generally Monday–Thursday; Zone 1 Monday through Zone 4 Thursday). Set carts out no earlier than 6:00 p.m. the day before and remove by 11:00 p.m. on collection day. Confirm your zone on the city Public Works page; coastal HOAs often add screening and hurricane-prep rules beyond municipal placement.
Building and zoning permits for structural work, pools, and many exterior changes run through Myrtle Beach Construction Services / Planning. An HOA architectural letter does not waive city permitting or flood-zone elevation rules common on the Grand Strand.
South Carolina property statutes and local codes increasingly address solar access. Coastal HOAs often regulate shutter storage, paint, and humidity-related exterior maintenance in CC&Rs.
Disputes may use Horry County courts, mediation, or association internal processes. Horry County Register of Deeds confirms lien and amendment formatting.
Sources
KindHOA is educational software for self-managed boards, not a law firm, and this guide is not legal advice. State statutes, local ordinances, and your community’s recorded CC&Rs control and change over time — confirm liens, amendments, and enforcement with association counsel and the official sources above.
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