Supporting jobs and tax revenue across South Carolina

The host community in South Carolina

In South Carolina, Airbnb is an important economic tool for residents who share their homes to earn extra money, and the vast majority of hosts share just one home. By welcoming guests who spend money at small businesses, local restaurants and natural attractions, hosts across South Carolina help support their local economies.  

A source of supplemental income

The typical host in South Carolina shares their home occasionally—approximately 37 nights per year—to supplement their income.⁴ For many, the income earned from hosting helps offset rising costs of living and supports their ability to remain in their homes.

Supporting South Carolina’s financial resilience

Hosts play a meaningful role in South Carolina’s tourism economy. In 2024, hosts welcomed more than 2.6 million guests to the state,⁸ supporting spending at local businesses and contributing to jobs and tax revenue that fund public services and community priorities. According to Airbnb’s latest Economic Impact Report:

Commitment to responsible hosting

Airbnb works with cities, states, and local governments to support responsible travel and address community concerns. These efforts include:

• A global ban on disruptive parties and events  
• Implementing restrictions on certain bookings on holiday weekends such as New Year’s Eve, Halloween and 4th of July. In the five years since we introduced this policy and measures to help enforce it, we have seen an over 50% decrease in the global rate of party reports to us.
• A 24/7 Neighborhood Support Line where neighbors and community members can directly reach us to report issues with a listing.
• A 24/7 Safety line for hosts and guests  
• Free noise sensor for hosts in the US, which can help to get ahead of issues before they start while respecting guest privacy