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Golf Cart Laws

2026-08-14T08:17:57Z

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== Background ==

Recognizing Daufuskie’s unique circumstances, Beaufort County adopted a Daufuskie-specific
golf-cart ordinance in 2017. It is now codified as Beaufort County Code §70-100 and provides:

<blockquote>
“The county council authorizes operation of golf carts on all public streets and roads on Daufuskie
Island provided that such golf carts are equipped with working headlights and rear lights.”
</blockquote>

The ordinance has allowed golf carts to legally operate throughout Daufuskie, including at night with
the required lighting

== State Law Changed in 2025 ==

In May 2025, South Carolina enacted Act 64 of 2025, repealing the former golf-cart statute and
replacing it with S.C. Code §56-2-90.

The new law does not appear to invalidate the Daufuskie ordinance. In fact, it expressly authorizes
counties to regulate the hours, methods and locations of golf-cart operation and specifically permits
counties to authorize nighttime operation with working headlights and taillights.

The new law therefore appears to provide continued statutory authority for Daufuskie’s existing local
ordinance.

== What the New Law Means for Daufuskie ==

Several provisions are particularly relevant:

* '''35-mph road limitation.''' Golf carts may operate only on roads with speed limits of 35 mph or less. We have identified no Daufuskie public roads with speed limits exceeding 35 mph, so this should have little practical effect on existing island travel

* '''Four-mile rule.''' The new statute places the traditional four-mile restriction among rules that apply “in the absence of an ordinance enacted pursuant to subsection (C).” Because Beaufort County already has an ordinance authorizing golf-cart operation throughout Daufuskie’s public roads, the statutory language appears to mean that the four-mile default does not apply to operation authorized by the Daufuskie ordinance. The County should confirm this interpretation. In any event, the four-mile restriction has not historically been a significant practical issue on an island only about five miles long.

* '''Registration.''' insurance and drivers. State requirements continue to apply. Golf carts operated on public roads must be properly permitted/registered and insured. Operators must be at least 16 and possess a valid driver’s license and the required documentation.

* '''Passengers under 12.''' The 2025 law provides that a golf-cart passenger under age 12 must wear a fastened safety belt when the cart is operated on a public road. The statute does not provide a general exemption for rental carts, visitors, older carts or carts manufactured without safety belts.

== Going Forward ==

Beaufort County’s Daufuskie ordinance was adopted under a state statute that has now been repealed and replaced. It therefore may be appropriate for the Daufuskie Island Council to proposed that the County reviews §70-100 and determines whether the ordinance or related enforcement guidance should be updated.

In particular, clarification may be useful concerning:the continued scope of Daufuskie’s island-wide and nighttime authorization;

* The relationship between the local ordinance and the four-mile provision.

* The application of the new under-12 safety-belt requirement; and

* The consistent guidance for residents, visitors and golf-cart rental operators.

== Bottom Line ==

The 2025 state law appears to preserve Beaufort County’s authority to maintain Daufuskie-specific golf-cart rules, including nighttime operation.

Most existing requirements remain substantially unchanged. The most notable new provision for Daufuskie is the state requirement that passengers under age 12 wear a fastened safety belt on public roads.

The chart below identifies the specific requirements of the new state law and their relationship to the existing Daufuskie ordinance.

Also, please note [[#Links|several links]] to relevant information.

''PLEASE NOTE: This document is provided for general information and discussion only. It is based on publicly available laws, ordinances, and County materials believed to be accurate as of August 12, 2026. It is not legal advice and should not be treated as an official interpretation of County or State law.''

''Laws, ordinances, and official interpretations can change over time, and this document may contain unintended errors or omissions. If you have questions about how any law applies, how it is interpreted, or how it is enforced, please contact the Beaufort County Attorney, the appropriate County department, and/or the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office, as appropriate.''
and/or the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office, as appropriate.''

== Chart ==

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'''DAUFUSKIE ISLAND GOLF CARTS''' 
'''What Changed Under the 2025 South Carolina Law?'''
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'''For discussion with the Daufuskie Island Council and Beaufort County Sheriff's Office''' 

South Carolina enacted '''Act 64 of 2025''', replacing the former statewide golf-cart statute with '''S.C. Code §56-2-90'''. Beaufort County Code '''§70-100''' already authorizes golf carts on all public streets and roads on Daufuskie Island. with working headlights and rear lights required for nighttime operation.

{| class="wikitable" style="margin:auto"
|-
! Old Law !! New Law !! Effect on Daufuskie
|-
| '''4-mile limit''' || Generally restricted to within 4 miles of the registered address || Appears not to apply on Daufuskie. The new law places the 4-mile restriction under rules applying in the absence of a local ordinance Beaufort County already has a Daufuskie ordinance authorizing island-wide operation
|-
| '''Night operation''' || Daufuskie had special County authorization || '''Still permitted.''' State law now expressly allows counties to authorize nighttime golf-can operation.
|-
| '''Lights''' || County ordinance requires headlights and rear lights. || '''Still required at night.''' State law requires working headlights and taillights
|-
| ''' Roads''' || County ordinance authorizes all public streets and roads || State law limits carts to roads posted under '''35 mph or less'''. We have identified no Daufuskie public roads exceeding 35 mph.
|-
| '''Driver''' || State licensing rules applied || Operator must be at least 15 and have a valid driver's license
|-
| '''Registration/insurance''' || State permit and insurance required || '''Still required.''' SCDMV permit/registration and liability insurance apply on public roads
|-
| Children || No comparable Daufuskie-specific rule ||'''Important new requirement:''' passangers under 12 must wear a fastened safety belt on public streets/highways
|-
| '''Rental carts''' || Widely used for island transportation || The same state requirements apply. There is '''no general exemption''' for rentals or visitors.
|}

'''THE BIGGEST CHANGE FOR DAUFUSKIE'''

'''The 4-mile restriction appears to be gone.''' 

The new statute authorizes counties to determine the '''hours, methods, and locations''' of golf-cart operations. The prevision containing the four-mile limitations begins: '''In the absence of an ordinance enacted pursuant to subsection (C)..."''' Because Beaufort County already has a Daufuskie ordinance authorizing operation on all public streets and roads, the best reading is that a properly registered and insured cart may travel throughout Daufuskie rather than being limited to four miles from its registered address.

'''Recommended:''' Beaufort County Attorney and Sheriff's Office should formally confirm this interpretation so residents, visitors, rental companies, and law-enforcement officers receive consistent guidance.

'''WHAT RESIDENTS & VISITORS NEED TO KNOW'''

* '''Island-wide travel:''' The 4-mile limitation no longer appears applicable under Daufuskie's local ordinance.
* '''Night driving:''' Permitted with working headlights and lights.
* '''Roads:''' Golf carts may use roads posted at 35 mph or less; we have identified no Daufuskie public roads exceeding 35 mph.
* '''Driver:''' Must be 16 or older with a valid driver's licnse.
* '''Cart:''' Must be properly registered/permitted and insured.
* '''Children under 12:''' Must wear a fastened safety belt on public roads.
* '''Rentals:''' These requirements also apply to rental golf carts.

'''RECOMMENDED COUNTY ACTION'''

Beaufort County should consider updating
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== Law ==

BEAUFORT COUNTY, SOUTH CAROLINA

ORDINANCE 2017 / 11

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE OPERATION OF GOLF CARTS AT NIGHT ON DAUFUSKIE
ISLAND
WHEREAS, Act 246 of 2016 authorizes a County which meets certain criteria as set forth therein to enact an ordinance allowing for the operation of golf carts at night on designated portions of the County; and

WHEREAS, Beaufort County satisfies the criteria set forth in Act 246 of 2016; and

WHEREAS, after conducting this examination and after hearing from local residents, golf cart vendors familiar with golf cart safety equipment and the Beaufort County Sheriff, this Council has deliberated and has concluded that nighttime golf cart use on Daufuskie Island is reasonable, appropriate and in the best interest of the residents and visitors to Daufuskie Island; and

NOW, THEREFORE, BEAUFORT COUNTY COUNCIL, hereby amends Chapter 70 of its Code of Ordinances by adding Section 70-100 which authorizes the operation of golf carts at night on all public streets and roads on Daufuskie Island provided that such golf carts are equipped with working headlights and rear lights. This Ordinance shall take effect thirty (30) days after being approved by County Council.

DONE this 8th day of May, 2017.

COUNTY COUNCIL OF BEAUFORT COUNTY

BY:

D. Paul Sommerville, Chairman

APPROVED AS TO FORM:

Thomas J. Keaveny, II, County Attorney

ATTEST:

Ashley M. Bennett, Clerk to Council

Source: Beaufort County Ordinance 2017/11, adopted May 8, 2017. This page reproduces the enacted ordinance language for reference

== Links ==

[https://www.beaufortcountysc.gov/archives/county-government/administration/ordinances/2017/11.pdf Beaufort County Ordinance] 
[https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess126_2025-2026/bills/3292.htm State Law]

Short Term Rentals

2026-08-14T07:21:50Z

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== Background ==

In 2023, Beaufort County adopted a separate short-term rental ordinance for Daufuskie Island. It generally follows the County’s existing STR framework but adds several island-specific requirements, including occupancy limits, exterior identification and emergency-contact signage, additional trash provisions, grandfathering for qualifying existing STRs, and a required “Good Neighbor Notice.”

The Good Neighbor Notice is especially relevant to discussions with the Sheriff’s Office because it directs renters to existing laws governing matters such as noise, golf-cart operation, leash requirements, and turtle-season lighting. Importantly, the Daufuskie STR ordinance does not create separate noise limits, special quiet hours, or separate golf-cart offenses for STR guests. Those rules arise under other County or State laws that apply generally.

For enforcement purposes, the key distinction is between STR permit requirements, which are primarily administered by County Community Development/Code Enforcement, and general laws affecting public safety, such as noise or traffic violations, which may involve Code Enforcement or law enforcement. The fact that a violation occurs at a short-term rental does not necessarily make it a violation of the STR ordinance itself.

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''PLEASE NOTE: This document is provided for general information and discussion only. It is based on publicly available laws, ordinances, and County materials believed to be accurate as of August 12, 2026. It is not legal advice and should not be treated as an official interpretation of County or State law.''

''Laws, ordinances, and official interpretations can change over time, and this document may contain unintended errors or omissions. If you have questions about how any law applies, how it is interpreted, or how it is enforced, please contact the Beaufort County Attorney, the appropriate County department, and/or the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office, as appropriate.''

== Fact Sheet ==
 

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== Text of the Law ==

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'''BEAUFORT COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CODE'''
</center>

'''Appendix B - Daufuskie Island Community Development Code'''

'''B.3.30.A - Short-Term Rental'''

Adopted by Beaufort County Council as Ordinance No. 2023-27 on July 10, 2023

B.3.30 – Other Standards
A. Short-Term Rental

'''1. Purpose and Applicability.'''

'''a. Purpose.''' The County is committed to working to protect the traditional quality of life and character of its residential neighborhoods and coastal islands. The County has concerns about permitted short-term rentals resulting in increased traffic, noise, trash, parking needs, safety and possible adverse impacts and other undesirable changes to the nature of the historic districts of Daufuskie Island. Therefore, the County Council finds it appropriate and in the best interests of its residents, property owners, and visitors to regulate Short-Term Rental Properties (STRPs) within all Transect Zones on unincorporated Daufuskie Island.

This Article sets out standards for establishing and operating Short-Term Rental Properties. These regulations are intended to provide for an efficient use of residential dwellings as STRPs by:

1) Providing for an annual permitting process to regulate STRPs;

2) Balancing the interests of owner-occupied dwellings with properties that are frequently used in whole or in part by Short-Term Rental Tenants.

3) Allowing homeowners to continue to utilize their residences in the manner permitted by this Ordinance for the Zoning District in which a particular home is located.

4) Providing alternative accommodation options for lodging in residential dwellings;

5) Complementing the accommodation options in environments that are desirable and suitable as a means for growing tourism and,

6) Providing an opportunity for public comment on the granting of STRP permits in residential transect zones.

'''b. Applicability.'''

1) Short-Term Home Rental (STHR). A property with a residential dwelling where lodging is offered, advertised, or provided to Short-Term Rental Tenants (excluding family members) for a fee or any form of compensation with individual rental terms not exceeding 29 consecutive days. The subject property must be a legally permitted dwelling unit of one or more rooms arranged for complete independent housekeeping purposes with space for living and sleeping, facilities for eating and cooking, and provisions for sanitation. For the purposes of this regulation and for the avoidance of doubt, recreational vehicles, campers, fifth-wheel trailers, tents, shipping containers, and motor vehicles are not considered dwelling units. In cases where Special Use approval is required, the Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBOA) may establish an appropriate rental limit as a condition of approval after conducting the public hearing and finding that conditions exist making such a limitation necessary. This definition does not regulate or replace other definitions for real or personal property taxes. Those standards must be complied with in accordance with the applicable regulations.

2) Applicable Zoning Districts. STRPs shall be allowed within the Zoning Districts of this Ordinance in accordance with Division B.3.20: Consolidated Land Use Table and Land Use Definitions.

3) Application. Applications for STRPs shall be made in compliance with this Article.

4) All legally permitted dwelling units operating as STRs up through the year 2022 which can provide proof that accommodation taxes have been paid shall be allowed to continue to operate. All new STRs thereafter shall be subject to the processes established in B.3.20.

c. Registration. All STRPs require a Short-Term Rental Property (STRP) Permit and Business License. Upon adoption of this Ordinance, STRPs will have 60 calendar days to submit applications to comply with the provisions of this Article. All STRs grandfathered shall complete an STR application and submit to the county to receive necessary permits.

'''2. Operating Standards and Requirements.'''

'''a. Permits and Renewals.'''

1) After a STRP use has been authorized through the applicable zoning process(es), a Short-Term Rental Property (STRP) Permit for a STRP use and a Business License must be obtained prior to offering, advertising, or providing Short-Term Rental Properties for lodging as provided for in this Article.

2) Short-Term Rental Property (STRP) Permits for all STRP uses must be renewed annually in compliance with this Article.

3) STRP permits are not transferrable when a dwelling is sold. The new owner must complete the application process for a new permit.

'''b. Short-Term Rental Property Tenant Notices.'''

1) Each STRP must contain a Short-Term Rental Tenant notice posted in each room where Short-Term Rental Tenants may lodge. The notice must provide the following information:

a. Contact information for the owner of the STRP ;

b. Short-Term Rental Property (STRP) Permit Number for the STRP use;

c. Trash collection location and schedules, if applicable; and

d. Fire and Emergency evacuation routes.

2) A permanent 8.5” x 11” weatherproof sign shall be installed at the entrance to the property with the following information clearly shown:

a. The street address;

b. The STRP License Number;

c. The 24-hour emergency contact’s name and telephone number; and

d. Maximum occupancy.

3) Each STRP must contain a prominently posted “Good Neighbor Notice” providing information about local rules and regulations such as age limits for driving golf carts, local leash laws, “lights out” regulations during turtle nesting season, and information about the Beaufort County noise ordinance #2021/07.

'''3. General Standards.'''

'''a. Use Limitations and Standards.'''

1) Legally permitted Principal Dwelling Units and Accessory Dwelling Units may be used as STRPs, even when they are located on the same property; however, Accessory Structures shall not be used as STRPs.

2) Parking for Short-Term Rental Tenants shall comply with requirements in Division 5.5 of the County Community Development Code.

3) Signage advertising STRPs is prohibited in Residential Zoning Districts.

4) Due to Short-Term rentals on Daufuskie Island prominently being served by Well and Septic systems, maximum occupancy shall be considered. The maximum occupancy is two adults per bedroom plus two additional adults. Persons aged 12 years and older are to be considered adults. All persons aged less than 12 years old do not count against the maximum occupancy.

5) Any designated agent shall be identified on the application for the Short-Term permit and posted within the rental.

6) The owner must have a plan for the proper disposal and removal of trash and shall ensure any outdoor trash containers remain secured to avoid spills, animal intrusions, and unsightly conditions.

b. Advertising.

c. Whether by a hosting platform, via Internet or paid advertising, or other postings, advertisements, or announcements, the availability of a STRP shall include the County issued Short Term Rental Property (STRP) Permit Number.

d. Annual Short-Term Rental Property (STRP) Permit Renewal.

1) Short-Term Rental Property (STRP) Permits for all STRPs must be renewed annually. An application for annual renewal of the Short-Term Rental Property (STRP) Permit must include:

a. The application fee.

b. A notarized affidavit signed by the property owner stating that the type of STRP use and the information submitted as part of the application for the previous year's Short-Term Rental Property (STRP) Permit for the STRP use has not changed in any manner whatsoever and that the STRP use complies with the most recently adopted version of this Article (form of Affidavit Provided by the County). A legible copy of a valid photo ID may be submitted in lieu of providing a notarized signature; and

c. The applicant shall file an application for a new Short-Term Rental Property (STRP) Permit for a STRP use if the requirements are not met.

2) If the Director of the Community Development Department determines that the STRP use is not consistent with the Special Exception that authorizes the use and/or Site Plan Review approval that authorizes the use, the applicant shall file an application for a new Short-Term Rental Property (STRP) Permit for the STRP use, including applicable Special Exception and/or Site Plan Review applications and fees.

3) By the end of January of each calendar year, the owners of all registered STRPs will be mailed an annual renewal notice informing them that they must renew the Short-Term Rental Property (STRP) Permit for the STRP use on or before April 1st of the same calendar year or their existing Short-Term Rental Property (STRP) Permit will expire. The Short-Term Rental Property (STRP) Permit for the STRP use will terminate on April 1st of each year regardless of whether the applicant receives notice from the Zoning and Planning Department Director.

'''4. Use Limitations and Requirements.'''

'''a. Applicability. The limitations and requirements of this Section apply to all types of Short-Term Rental Properties (STRPs).'''

'''b. Application Submittal Requirements. No application for a STRP shall be accepted as complete unless it includes at minimum the required fee and the information listed below.'''

1) The name, address, email, and telephone number of all property owners of the Short-Term Rental Property (STRP).

2) Completed Short-Term Rental Property application signed by all current property owner(s). For properties owned by corporations or partnerships, the applicant must submit a resolution of the corporation or partnership authorizing and granting the applicant signing and authority to act and conduct business on behalf of and bind the corporation or partnership.

3) Restricted Covenants Affidavit(s) signed by the applicant or current property owner(s) in compliance with state law.

4) Address and Property Identification Number of the property on which the STRP is located.

5) The type of Dwelling Unit(s) that is proposed to be used as a STRP must be a legally permitted dwelling unit of one or more rooms arranged for complete independent housekeeping purposes with space for living and sleeping, facilities for eating and cooking, and provisions for sanitation.

6) The maximum number of bedrooms in the Dwelling Unit(s) proposed to be used as a STRP.

7) A fully executed property inspection certificate completed by a licensed South Carolina Home Inspector. A property inspection report shall only be required every three years but in intermediate years, to renew the STRP Permit, the Applicant must sign an affidavit attesting to the fact that no changes to the property have occurred that would adversely affect compliance with life/safety codes.

8) An insurance certificate verifying public liability insurance of $500,000.00.

'''5. Enforcement and Violations.'''

a. Notwithstanding the provisions of this Ordinance, a STRP Short-Term Rental Property (STRP) Permit may be administratively revoked by the Community Development Department Director or his designee if the STRP has violated the provisions of this Article on three or more occasions within a 12-month period. Provided however, a STRP Short-Term Rental Property (STRP) Permit may be immediately revoked if the Community Development Department Director determines the STRP has Building Code violations, there is no Business License for the property, the property is being used in a manner not consistent with the Short-Term Rental Property (STRP) Permit issued for the STRP use, or the advertisement for the STRP does not include the County issued Short-Term Rental Property (STRP) Permit Number.

b. If a STRP Short-Term Rental Property (STRP) Permit is administratively revoked or an application for a STRP Short-Term Rental Property (STRP) Permit is administratively denied, a STRP owner (or authorized agent) may appeal the Community Development Department Director's administrative decision revoking or denying the STRP Short-Term Rental Property (STRP) Permit to the Board of Zoning Appeals within 30 calendar days from the date of the denial or revocation. All appeals shall be addressed in accordance with the appeal procedures as defined in the Community Development Code.

c. Subsequent Application. Once a County-issued Short-Term Rental Property (STRP) Permit and/or a Business License for a STRP use has been revoked, no new Short-Term Rental Property (STRP) Permit and/or Business License for a STRP use shall be issued to the applicant for the same property for a period of one year from the date of revocation. Upon expiration of the revocation period, a new Short-Term Rental Property (STRP) Permit application for a STRP use must be submitted in accordance with this Article. This provision may be waived provided the party is sold to a new owner that has no business or personal affiliation with the previous owner and provided a penalty of $500.00 is paid by the owner/applicant at the time the Short-Term Rental Property (STRP) Permit application for a STRP use is filed.

'''Source note:''' Text reproduced from Beaufort County’s Daufuskie Island short-term rental amendment materials for CDPA-000027-2023, adopted as Ordinance No. 2023-27. Formatting has been cleaned for readability; wording, capitalization, numbering, and apparent typographical errors in the source are retained.

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B.3.30.A - Daufuskie Island Short-Term Rental
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Short Term Rentals

2026-08-14T07:21:35Z

Counciladmin: /* Fact Sheet */

== Background ==

In 2023, Beaufort County adopted a separate short-term rental ordinance for Daufuskie Island. It generally follows the County’s existing STR framework but adds several island-specific requirements, including occupancy limits, exterior identification and emergency-contact signage, additional trash provisions, grandfathering for qualifying existing STRs, and a required “Good Neighbor Notice.”

The Good Neighbor Notice is especially relevant to discussions with the Sheriff’s Office because it directs renters to existing laws governing matters such as noise, golf-cart operation, leash requirements, and turtle-season lighting. Importantly, the Daufuskie STR ordinance does not create separate noise limits, special quiet hours, or separate golf-cart offenses for STR guests. Those rules arise under other County or State laws that apply generally.

For enforcement purposes, the key distinction is between STR permit requirements, which are primarily administered by County Community Development/Code Enforcement, and general laws affecting public safety, such as noise or traffic violations, which may involve Code Enforcement or law enforcement. The fact that a violation occurs at a short-term rental does not necessarily make it a violation of the STR ordinance itself.

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''PLEASE NOTE: This document is provided for general information and discussion only. It is based on publicly available laws, ordinances, and County materials believed to be accurate as of August 12, 2026. It is not legal advice and should not be treated as an official interpretation of County or State law.''

''Laws, ordinances, and official interpretations can change over time, and this document may contain unintended errors or omissions. If you have questions about how any law applies, how it is interpreted, or how it is enforced, please contact the Beaufort County Attorney, the appropriate County department, and/or the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office, as appropriate.''

== Fact Sheet ==

[[File:Str.jpg]]

== Text of the Law ==

<center>
'''BEAUFORT COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CODE'''
</center>

'''Appendix B - Daufuskie Island Community Development Code'''

'''B.3.30.A - Short-Term Rental'''

Adopted by Beaufort County Council as Ordinance No. 2023-27 on July 10, 2023

B.3.30 – Other Standards
A. Short-Term Rental

'''1. Purpose and Applicability.'''

'''a. Purpose.''' The County is committed to working to protect the traditional quality of life and character of its residential neighborhoods and coastal islands. The County has concerns about permitted short-term rentals resulting in increased traffic, noise, trash, parking needs, safety and possible adverse impacts and other undesirable changes to the nature of the historic districts of Daufuskie Island. Therefore, the County Council finds it appropriate and in the best interests of its residents, property owners, and visitors to regulate Short-Term Rental Properties (STRPs) within all Transect Zones on unincorporated Daufuskie Island.

This Article sets out standards for establishing and operating Short-Term Rental Properties. These regulations are intended to provide for an efficient use of residential dwellings as STRPs by:

1) Providing for an annual permitting process to regulate STRPs;

2) Balancing the interests of owner-occupied dwellings with properties that are frequently used in whole or in part by Short-Term Rental Tenants.

3) Allowing homeowners to continue to utilize their residences in the manner permitted by this Ordinance for the Zoning District in which a particular home is located.

4) Providing alternative accommodation options for lodging in residential dwellings;

5) Complementing the accommodation options in environments that are desirable and suitable as a means for growing tourism and,

6) Providing an opportunity for public comment on the granting of STRP permits in residential transect zones.

'''b. Applicability.'''

1) Short-Term Home Rental (STHR). A property with a residential dwelling where lodging is offered, advertised, or provided to Short-Term Rental Tenants (excluding family members) for a fee or any form of compensation with individual rental terms not exceeding 29 consecutive days. The subject property must be a legally permitted dwelling unit of one or more rooms arranged for complete independent housekeeping purposes with space for living and sleeping, facilities for eating and cooking, and provisions for sanitation. For the purposes of this regulation and for the avoidance of doubt, recreational vehicles, campers, fifth-wheel trailers, tents, shipping containers, and motor vehicles are not considered dwelling units. In cases where Special Use approval is required, the Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBOA) may establish an appropriate rental limit as a condition of approval after conducting the public hearing and finding that conditions exist making such a limitation necessary. This definition does not regulate or replace other definitions for real or personal property taxes. Those standards must be complied with in accordance with the applicable regulations.

2) Applicable Zoning Districts. STRPs shall be allowed within the Zoning Districts of this Ordinance in accordance with Division B.3.20: Consolidated Land Use Table and Land Use Definitions.

3) Application. Applications for STRPs shall be made in compliance with this Article.

4) All legally permitted dwelling units operating as STRs up through the year 2022 which can provide proof that accommodation taxes have been paid shall be allowed to continue to operate. All new STRs thereafter shall be subject to the processes established in B.3.20.

c. Registration. All STRPs require a Short-Term Rental Property (STRP) Permit and Business License. Upon adoption of this Ordinance, STRPs will have 60 calendar days to submit applications to comply with the provisions of this Article. All STRs grandfathered shall complete an STR application and submit to the county to receive necessary permits.

'''2. Operating Standards and Requirements.'''

'''a. Permits and Renewals.'''

1) After a STRP use has been authorized through the applicable zoning process(es), a Short-Term Rental Property (STRP) Permit for a STRP use and a Business License must be obtained prior to offering, advertising, or providing Short-Term Rental Properties for lodging as provided for in this Article.

2) Short-Term Rental Property (STRP) Permits for all STRP uses must be renewed annually in compliance with this Article.

3) STRP permits are not transferrable when a dwelling is sold. The new owner must complete the application process for a new permit.

'''b. Short-Term Rental Property Tenant Notices.'''

1) Each STRP must contain a Short-Term Rental Tenant notice posted in each room where Short-Term Rental Tenants may lodge. The notice must provide the following information:

a. Contact information for the owner of the STRP ;

b. Short-Term Rental Property (STRP) Permit Number for the STRP use;

c. Trash collection location and schedules, if applicable; and

d. Fire and Emergency evacuation routes.

2) A permanent 8.5” x 11” weatherproof sign shall be installed at the entrance to the property with the following information clearly shown:

a. The street address;

b. The STRP License Number;

c. The 24-hour emergency contact’s name and telephone number; and

d. Maximum occupancy.

3) Each STRP must contain a prominently posted “Good Neighbor Notice” providing information about local rules and regulations such as age limits for driving golf carts, local leash laws, “lights out” regulations during turtle nesting season, and information about the Beaufort County noise ordinance #2021/07.

'''3. General Standards.'''

'''a. Use Limitations and Standards.'''

1) Legally permitted Principal Dwelling Units and Accessory Dwelling Units may be used as STRPs, even when they are located on the same property; however, Accessory Structures shall not be used as STRPs.

2) Parking for Short-Term Rental Tenants shall comply with requirements in Division 5.5 of the County Community Development Code.

3) Signage advertising STRPs is prohibited in Residential Zoning Districts.

4) Due to Short-Term rentals on Daufuskie Island prominently being served by Well and Septic systems, maximum occupancy shall be considered. The maximum occupancy is two adults per bedroom plus two additional adults. Persons aged 12 years and older are to be considered adults. All persons aged less than 12 years old do not count against the maximum occupancy.

5) Any designated agent shall be identified on the application for the Short-Term permit and posted within the rental.

6) The owner must have a plan for the proper disposal and removal of trash and shall ensure any outdoor trash containers remain secured to avoid spills, animal intrusions, and unsightly conditions.

b. Advertising.

c. Whether by a hosting platform, via Internet or paid advertising, or other postings, advertisements, or announcements, the availability of a STRP shall include the County issued Short Term Rental Property (STRP) Permit Number.

d. Annual Short-Term Rental Property (STRP) Permit Renewal.

1) Short-Term Rental Property (STRP) Permits for all STRPs must be renewed annually. An application for annual renewal of the Short-Term Rental Property (STRP) Permit must include:

a. The application fee.

b. A notarized affidavit signed by the property owner stating that the type of STRP use and the information submitted as part of the application for the previous year's Short-Term Rental Property (STRP) Permit for the STRP use has not changed in any manner whatsoever and that the STRP use complies with the most recently adopted version of this Article (form of Affidavit Provided by the County). A legible copy of a valid photo ID may be submitted in lieu of providing a notarized signature; and

c. The applicant shall file an application for a new Short-Term Rental Property (STRP) Permit for a STRP use if the requirements are not met.

2) If the Director of the Community Development Department determines that the STRP use is not consistent with the Special Exception that authorizes the use and/or Site Plan Review approval that authorizes the use, the applicant shall file an application for a new Short-Term Rental Property (STRP) Permit for the STRP use, including applicable Special Exception and/or Site Plan Review applications and fees.

3) By the end of January of each calendar year, the owners of all registered STRPs will be mailed an annual renewal notice informing them that they must renew the Short-Term Rental Property (STRP) Permit for the STRP use on or before April 1st of the same calendar year or their existing Short-Term Rental Property (STRP) Permit will expire. The Short-Term Rental Property (STRP) Permit for the STRP use will terminate on April 1st of each year regardless of whether the applicant receives notice from the Zoning and Planning Department Director.

'''4. Use Limitations and Requirements.'''

'''a. Applicability. The limitations and requirements of this Section apply to all types of Short-Term Rental Properties (STRPs).'''

'''b. Application Submittal Requirements. No application for a STRP shall be accepted as complete unless it includes at minimum the required fee and the information listed below.'''

1) The name, address, email, and telephone number of all property owners of the Short-Term Rental Property (STRP).

2) Completed Short-Term Rental Property application signed by all current property owner(s). For properties owned by corporations or partnerships, the applicant must submit a resolution of the corporation or partnership authorizing and granting the applicant signing and authority to act and conduct business on behalf of and bind the corporation or partnership.

3) Restricted Covenants Affidavit(s) signed by the applicant or current property owner(s) in compliance with state law.

4) Address and Property Identification Number of the property on which the STRP is located.

5) The type of Dwelling Unit(s) that is proposed to be used as a STRP must be a legally permitted dwelling unit of one or more rooms arranged for complete independent housekeeping purposes with space for living and sleeping, facilities for eating and cooking, and provisions for sanitation.

6) The maximum number of bedrooms in the Dwelling Unit(s) proposed to be used as a STRP.

7) A fully executed property inspection certificate completed by a licensed South Carolina Home Inspector. A property inspection report shall only be required every three years but in intermediate years, to renew the STRP Permit, the Applicant must sign an affidavit attesting to the fact that no changes to the property have occurred that would adversely affect compliance with life/safety codes.

8) An insurance certificate verifying public liability insurance of $500,000.00.

'''5. Enforcement and Violations.'''

a. Notwithstanding the provisions of this Ordinance, a STRP Short-Term Rental Property (STRP) Permit may be administratively revoked by the Community Development Department Director or his designee if the STRP has violated the provisions of this Article on three or more occasions within a 12-month period. Provided however, a STRP Short-Term Rental Property (STRP) Permit may be immediately revoked if the Community Development Department Director determines the STRP has Building Code violations, there is no Business License for the property, the property is being used in a manner not consistent with the Short-Term Rental Property (STRP) Permit issued for the STRP use, or the advertisement for the STRP does not include the County issued Short-Term Rental Property (STRP) Permit Number.

b. If a STRP Short-Term Rental Property (STRP) Permit is administratively revoked or an application for a STRP Short-Term Rental Property (STRP) Permit is administratively denied, a STRP owner (or authorized agent) may appeal the Community Development Department Director's administrative decision revoking or denying the STRP Short-Term Rental Property (STRP) Permit to the Board of Zoning Appeals within 30 calendar days from the date of the denial or revocation. All appeals shall be addressed in accordance with the appeal procedures as defined in the Community Development Code.

c. Subsequent Application. Once a County-issued Short-Term Rental Property (STRP) Permit and/or a Business License for a STRP use has been revoked, no new Short-Term Rental Property (STRP) Permit and/or Business License for a STRP use shall be issued to the applicant for the same property for a period of one year from the date of revocation. Upon expiration of the revocation period, a new Short-Term Rental Property (STRP) Permit application for a STRP use must be submitted in accordance with this Article. This provision may be waived provided the party is sold to a new owner that has no business or personal affiliation with the previous owner and provided a penalty of $500.00 is paid by the owner/applicant at the time the Short-Term Rental Property (STRP) Permit application for a STRP use is filed.

'''Source note:''' Text reproduced from Beaufort County’s Daufuskie Island short-term rental amendment materials for CDPA-000027-2023, adopted as Ordinance No. 2023-27. Formatting has been cleaned for readability; wording, capitalization, numbering, and apparent typographical errors in the source are retained.

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== Background ==

In 2023, Beaufort County adopted a separate short-term rental ordinance for Daufuskie Island. It generally follows the County’s existing STR framework but adds several island-specific requirements, including occupancy limits, exterior identification and emergency-contact signage, additional trash provisions, grandfathering for qualifying existing STRs, and a required “Good Neighbor Notice.”

The Good Neighbor Notice is especially relevant to discussions with the Sheriff’s Office because it directs renters to existing laws governing matters such as noise, golf-cart operation, leash requirements, and turtle-season lighting. Importantly, the Daufuskie STR ordinance does not create separate noise limits, special quiet hours, or separate golf-cart offenses for STR guests. Those rules arise under other County or State laws that apply generally.

For enforcement purposes, the key distinction is between STR permit requirements, which are primarily administered by County Community Development/Code Enforcement, and general laws affecting public safety, such as noise or traffic violations, which may involve Code Enforcement or law enforcement. The fact that a violation occurs at a short-term rental does not necessarily make it a violation of the STR ordinance itself.

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''PLEASE NOTE: This document is provided for general information and discussion only. It is based on publicly available laws, ordinances, and County materials believed to be accurate as of August 12, 2026. It is not legal advice and should not be treated as an official interpretation of County or State law.''

''Laws, ordinances, and official interpretations can change over time, and this document may contain unintended errors or omissions. If you have questions about how any law applies, how it is interpreted, or how it is enforced, please contact the Beaufort County Attorney, the appropriate County department, and/or the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office, as appropriate.''

== Fact Sheet ==

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== Text of the Law ==

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'''BEAUFORT COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CODE'''
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'''Appendix B - Daufuskie Island Community Development Code'''

'''B.3.30.A - Short-Term Rental'''

Adopted by Beaufort County Council as Ordinance No. 2023-27 on July 10, 2023

B.3.30 – Other Standards
A. Short-Term Rental

'''1. Purpose and Applicability.'''

'''a. Purpose.''' The County is committed to working to protect the traditional quality of life and character of its residential neighborhoods and coastal islands. The County has concerns about permitted short-term rentals resulting in increased traffic, noise, trash, parking needs, safety and possible adverse impacts and other undesirable changes to the nature of the historic districts of Daufuskie Island. Therefore, the County Council finds it appropriate and in the best interests of its residents, property owners, and visitors to regulate Short-Term Rental Properties (STRPs) within all Transect Zones on unincorporated Daufuskie Island.

This Article sets out standards for establishing and operating Short-Term Rental Properties. These regulations are intended to provide for an efficient use of residential dwellings as STRPs by:

1) Providing for an annual permitting process to regulate STRPs;

2) Balancing the interests of owner-occupied dwellings with properties that are frequently used in whole or in part by Short-Term Rental Tenants.

3) Allowing homeowners to continue to utilize their residences in the manner permitted by this Ordinance for the Zoning District in which a particular home is located.

4) Providing alternative accommodation options for lodging in residential dwellings;

5) Complementing the accommodation options in environments that are desirable and suitable as a means for growing tourism and,

6) Providing an opportunity for public comment on the granting of STRP permits in residential transect zones.

'''b. Applicability.'''

1) Short-Term Home Rental (STHR). A property with a residential dwelling where lodging is offered, advertised, or provided to Short-Term Rental Tenants (excluding family members) for a fee or any form of compensation with individual rental terms not exceeding 29 consecutive days. The subject property must be a legally permitted dwelling unit of one or more rooms arranged for complete independent housekeeping purposes with space for living and sleeping, facilities for eating and cooking, and provisions for sanitation. For the purposes of this regulation and for the avoidance of doubt, recreational vehicles, campers, fifth-wheel trailers, tents, shipping containers, and motor vehicles are not considered dwelling units. In cases where Special Use approval is required, the Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBOA) may establish an appropriate rental limit as a condition of approval after conducting the public hearing and finding that conditions exist making such a limitation necessary. This definition does not regulate or replace other definitions for real or personal property taxes. Those standards must be complied with in accordance with the applicable regulations.

2) Applicable Zoning Districts. STRPs shall be allowed within the Zoning Districts of this Ordinance in accordance with Division B.3.20: Consolidated Land Use Table and Land Use Definitions.

3) Application. Applications for STRPs shall be made in compliance with this Article.

4) All legally permitted dwelling units operating as STRs up through the year 2022 which can provide proof that accommodation taxes have been paid shall be allowed to continue to operate. All new STRs thereafter shall be subject to the processes established in B.3.20.

c. Registration. All STRPs require a Short-Term Rental Property (STRP) Permit and Business License. Upon adoption of this Ordinance, STRPs will have 60 calendar days to submit applications to comply with the provisions of this Article. All STRs grandfathered shall complete an STR application and submit to the county to receive necessary permits.

'''2. Operating Standards and Requirements.'''

'''a. Permits and Renewals.'''

1) After a STRP use has been authorized through the applicable zoning process(es), a Short-Term Rental Property (STRP) Permit for a STRP use and a Business License must be obtained prior to offering, advertising, or providing Short-Term Rental Properties for lodging as provided for in this Article.

2) Short-Term Rental Property (STRP) Permits for all STRP uses must be renewed annually in compliance with this Article.

3) STRP permits are not transferrable when a dwelling is sold. The new owner must complete the application process for a new permit.

'''b. Short-Term Rental Property Tenant Notices.'''

1) Each STRP must contain a Short-Term Rental Tenant notice posted in each room where Short-Term Rental Tenants may lodge. The notice must provide the following information:

a. Contact information for the owner of the STRP ;

b. Short-Term Rental Property (STRP) Permit Number for the STRP use;

c. Trash collection location and schedules, if applicable; and

d. Fire and Emergency evacuation routes.

2) A permanent 8.5” x 11” weatherproof sign shall be installed at the entrance to the property with the following information clearly shown:

a. The street address;

b. The STRP License Number;

c. The 24-hour emergency contact’s name and telephone number; and

d. Maximum occupancy.

3) Each STRP must contain a prominently posted “Good Neighbor Notice” providing information about local rules and regulations such as age limits for driving golf carts, local leash laws, “lights out” regulations during turtle nesting season, and information about the Beaufort County noise ordinance #2021/07.

'''3. General Standards.'''

'''a. Use Limitations and Standards.'''

1) Legally permitted Principal Dwelling Units and Accessory Dwelling Units may be used as STRPs, even when they are located on the same property; however, Accessory Structures shall not be used as STRPs.

2) Parking for Short-Term Rental Tenants shall comply with requirements in Division 5.5 of the County Community Development Code.

3) Signage advertising STRPs is prohibited in Residential Zoning Districts.

4) Due to Short-Term rentals on Daufuskie Island prominently being served by Well and Septic systems, maximum occupancy shall be considered. The maximum occupancy is two adults per bedroom plus two additional adults. Persons aged 12 years and older are to be considered adults. All persons aged less than 12 years old do not count against the maximum occupancy.

5) Any designated agent shall be identified on the application for the Short-Term permit and posted within the rental.

6) The owner must have a plan for the proper disposal and removal of trash and shall ensure any outdoor trash containers remain secured to avoid spills, animal intrusions, and unsightly conditions.

b. Advertising.

c. Whether by a hosting platform, via Internet or paid advertising, or other postings, advertisements, or announcements, the availability of a STRP shall include the County issued Short Term Rental Property (STRP) Permit Number.

d. Annual Short-Term Rental Property (STRP) Permit Renewal.

1) Short-Term Rental Property (STRP) Permits for all STRPs must be renewed annually. An application for annual renewal of the Short-Term Rental Property (STRP) Permit must include:

a. The application fee.

b. A notarized affidavit signed by the property owner stating that the type of STRP use and the information submitted as part of the application for the previous year's Short-Term Rental Property (STRP) Permit for the STRP use has not changed in any manner whatsoever and that the STRP use complies with the most recently adopted version of this Article (form of Affidavit Provided by the County). A legible copy of a valid photo ID may be submitted in lieu of providing a notarized signature; and

c. The applicant shall file an application for a new Short-Term Rental Property (STRP) Permit for a STRP use if the requirements are not met.

2) If the Director of the Community Development Department determines that the STRP use is not consistent with the Special Exception that authorizes the use and/or Site Plan Review approval that authorizes the use, the applicant shall file an application for a new Short-Term Rental Property (STRP) Permit for the STRP use, including applicable Special Exception and/or Site Plan Review applications and fees.

3) By the end of January of each calendar year, the owners of all registered STRPs will be mailed an annual renewal notice informing them that they must renew the Short-Term Rental Property (STRP) Permit for the STRP use on or before April 1st of the same calendar year or their existing Short-Term Rental Property (STRP) Permit will expire. The Short-Term Rental Property (STRP) Permit for the STRP use will terminate on April 1st of each year regardless of whether the applicant receives notice from the Zoning and Planning Department Director.

'''4. Use Limitations and Requirements.'''

'''a. Applicability. The limitations and requirements of this Section apply to all types of Short-Term Rental Properties (STRPs).'''

'''b. Application Submittal Requirements. No application for a STRP shall be accepted as complete unless it includes at minimum the required fee and the information listed below.'''

1) The name, address, email, and telephone number of all property owners of the Short-Term Rental Property (STRP).

2) Completed Short-Term Rental Property application signed by all current property owner(s). For properties owned by corporations or partnerships, the applicant must submit a resolution of the corporation or partnership authorizing and granting the applicant signing and authority to act and conduct business on behalf of and bind the corporation or partnership.

3) Restricted Covenants Affidavit(s) signed by the applicant or current property owner(s) in compliance with state law.

4) Address and Property Identification Number of the property on which the STRP is located.

5) The type of Dwelling Unit(s) that is proposed to be used as a STRP must be a legally permitted dwelling unit of one or more rooms arranged for complete independent housekeeping purposes with space for living and sleeping, facilities for eating and cooking, and provisions for sanitation.

6) The maximum number of bedrooms in the Dwelling Unit(s) proposed to be used as a STRP.

7) A fully executed property inspection certificate completed by a licensed South Carolina Home Inspector. A property inspection report shall only be required every three years but in intermediate years, to renew the STRP Permit, the Applicant must sign an affidavit attesting to the fact that no changes to the property have occurred that would adversely affect compliance with life/safety codes.

8) An insurance certificate verifying public liability insurance of $500,000.00.

'''5. Enforcement and Violations.'''

a. Notwithstanding the provisions of this Ordinance, a STRP Short-Term Rental Property (STRP) Permit may be administratively revoked by the Community Development Department Director or his designee if the STRP has violated the provisions of this Article on three or more occasions within a 12-month period. Provided however, a STRP Short-Term Rental Property (STRP) Permit may be immediately revoked if the Community Development Department Director determines the STRP has Building Code violations, there is no Business License for the property, the property is being used in a manner not consistent with the Short-Term Rental Property (STRP) Permit issued for the STRP use, or the advertisement for the STRP does not include the County issued Short-Term Rental Property (STRP) Permit Number.

b. If a STRP Short-Term Rental Property (STRP) Permit is administratively revoked or an application for a STRP Short-Term Rental Property (STRP) Permit is administratively denied, a STRP owner (or authorized agent) may appeal the Community Development Department Director's administrative decision revoking or denying the STRP Short-Term Rental Property (STRP) Permit to the Board of Zoning Appeals within 30 calendar days from the date of the denial or revocation. All appeals shall be addressed in accordance with the appeal procedures as defined in the Community Development Code.

c. Subsequent Application. Once a County-issued Short-Term Rental Property (STRP) Permit and/or a Business License for a STRP use has been revoked, no new Short-Term Rental Property (STRP) Permit and/or Business License for a STRP use shall be issued to the applicant for the same property for a period of one year from the date of revocation. Upon expiration of the revocation period, a new Short-Term Rental Property (STRP) Permit application for a STRP use must be submitted in accordance with this Article. This provision may be waived provided the party is sold to a new owner that has no business or personal affiliation with the previous owner and provided a penalty of $500.00 is paid by the owner/applicant at the time the Short-Term Rental Property (STRP) Permit application for a STRP use is filed.

'''Source note:''' Text reproduced from Beaufort County’s Daufuskie Island short-term rental amendment materials for CDPA-000027-2023, adopted as Ordinance No. 2023-27. Formatting has been cleaned for readability; wording, capitalization, numbering, and apparent typographical errors in the source are retained.

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== General Information ==

[[Emergencies on the Island]] 

=== Transportation ===
[[Ground Transportation on Daufuskie]] 
[[Public Ferry Information]] 
[[Private Ferries and Water Taxis]] 

=== Businesses ===

[[Island Business Directory]]

== Visitor Information ==

[[Activities and Tours]] 
[[Beach Rentals]] 
[[Bicycle Rentals]] 
[[Finding Rental Property]] 
[[Getting to Daufuskie]] 
[[Lost and Found]] 
[[Golf Cart Rentals]] 
[[Historical Sites]] 
[[Public Restrooms]] 
[[What to Bring]] 
[[Restaurants]] 
[[Shopping]]

== Resident Information ==

[[Animal Services]] 
[[Barges]] 
[[Dying on Daufuskie]] 
[[Golf Cart Laws]] 
[[Palmetto Breeze Account Refunds]] 
[[Representative Contact Information]] 
[[Reporting Ferry Issues]] 
[[Short Term Rentals]] 

=== New Residents ===

[[Building on Daufuskie]] 
[[Getting the Resident Property Tax Rate]] 
[[Getting a Palmetto Breeze ID]] 
[[Mail and Delivery Services]] 
[[Nextdoor]] 
[[Power Outage Tips]] 
[[Property Owners Associations]] 
[[School Information]] 
[[Trash]] 
[[Utility Companies]] 

== Emergency Information and DFID Notices ==

[[DFID]] 
[[Emergency Notices]] 
[https://www.officialdaufuskie.com/wp-content/uploads/filr/256749/2024_DIFD_Hurricane_Planning_Brochure.pdf Daufuskie Hurricane Preparedness Plan]

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== General Information ==

[[Emergencies on the Island]] 

=== Transportation ===
[[Ground Transportation on Daufuskie]] 
[[Public Ferry Information]] 
[[Private Ferries and Water Taxis]] 

=== Businesses ===

[[Island Business Directory]]

== Visitor Information ==

[[Activities and Tours]] 
[[Beach Rentals]] 
[[Bicycle Rentals]] 
[[Finding Rental Property]] 
[[Getting to Daufuskie]] 
[[Lost and Found]] 
[[Golf Cart Rentals]] 
[[Historical Sites]] 
[[Public Restrooms]] 
[[What to Bring]] 
[[Restaurants]] 
[[Shopping]]

== Resident Information ==

[[Animal Services]] 
[[Barges]] 
[[Dying on Daufuskie]] 
[[Golf Cart Laws]] 
[[Palmetto Breeze Account Refunds]] 
[[Representative Contact Information]] 
[[Reporting Ferry Issues]] 

=== New Residents ===

[[Building on Daufuskie]] 
[[Getting the Resident Property Tax Rate]] 
[[Getting a Palmetto Breeze ID]] 
[[Mail and Delivery Services]] 
[[Nextdoor]] 
[[Power Outage Tips]] 
[[Property Owners Associations]] 
[[School Information]] 
[[Trash]] 
[[Utility Companies]] 

== Emergency Information and DFID Notices ==

[[DFID]] 
[[Emergency Notices]] 
[https://www.officialdaufuskie.com/wp-content/uploads/filr/256749/2024_DIFD_Hurricane_Planning_Brochure.pdf Daufuskie Hurricane Preparedness Plan]

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Restaurants

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| D'Fuskies|| A || N/A ||15 Haig Point Rd || N || Y || Y || N/A || N/A
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| Driftwood Diner || S || Y || 111 Benjies Point Rd || Y || N || N || N/A || N/A
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| Old Daufuskie Crab Company || A || N/A || 256 Cooper River Landing Rd || N || Y || Y || 843.785.6652 || [https://www.daufuskiedifference.com/restaurant Old Daufuskie Crab Company]
|-
| Fry's Corner || S || Y || 124 School Rd || N || Y || N || N/A || N/A
|-
| Melrose Oyster House || A || N/A || 175 Avenue of Oaks || Y || Y || Y || 678.630.0410 || [https://melroseoysterhouse.com Melrose Oyster House]
|-
| On Deck Diner (Daufuskie Island Rum Company) || A || N/A || 270 Haig Point Rd || N || Y || N || N/A || [https://on-deck-diner-100758.square.site/ On Deck Diner]
|-
| The Sportsman || A || N/A || 10 Avenue of Oaks || N || Y || Y || N/A || [https://www.facebook.com/sportsmanatmelrose The Sportsman]
|-
| Up in Smoke BBQ || A || N/A || 103 Buckthorn Ln || N || Y || N || 843.341.9255 || [https://www.upinsmokebbq101.com/ Up in Smoke BBQ]
|}
 
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|+ Coffee and Baked Goods
|-
! Name !! Address !! Phone !! Web Page
|-
| School Grounds Coffee || 201 School Rd || 919.610.8808 || [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063645576161 School Grounds Coffee]
|}
 
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|+ Ice Cream
|-
! Name !! Seasonal (S) or Always Open (A) !! Open if Seasonal !! Address !! Phone !! Web Page
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| Scoopasaurus || S || Y || 103 Buckthorn Ln (now inside) || N/A || [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61576496707451 Scoopasaurus]
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|+ Restaurants
|-
! Name !! Seasonal (S) or Always Open (A) !! Open if Seasonal || Address !! Breakfast || Lunch || Dinner || Phone || Web Page
|-
| D'Fuskies|| A || N/A ||15 Haig Point Rd || N || Y || Y || N/A || N/A
|-
| Driftwood Diner || S || Y || 111 Benjies Point Rd || Y || N || N || N/A || N/A
|-
| Old Daufuskie Crab Company || A || N/A || 256 Cooper River Landing Rd || N || Y || Y || 843.785.6652 || [https://www.daufuskiedifference.com/restaurant Old Daufuskie Crab Company]
|-
| Fry's Corner || S || Y || 124 School Rd || N || Y || N || N/A || N/A
|-
| Melrose Oyster House || A || N/A || 175 Avenue of Oaks || Y || Y || Y || 678.630.0410 || [https://melroseoysterhouse.com Melrose Oyster House]
|-
| On Deck Diner (Daufuskie Island Rum Company) || A || N/A || 270 Haig Point Rd || N || Y || N || N/A || [https://on-deck-diner-100758.square.site/ On Deck Diner]
|-
| The Sportsman || A || N/A || 10 Avenue of Oaks || N || Y || Y || N/A || [https://www.facebook.com/sportsmanatmelrose The Sportsman]
|-
| Up in Smoke BBQ || A || N/A || 103 Buckthorn Ln || N || Y || N || 843.341.9255 || [https://www.upinsmokebbq101.com/ Up in Smoke BBQ]
|}
 
{| class="wikitable" style="margin:auto"
|+ Coffee and Baked Goods
|-
! Name !! Address !! Phone !! Web Page
|-
| School Grounds Coffee || 201 School Rd || 919.610.8808 || [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063645576161 School Grounds Coffee]
|}
 
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|+ Ice Cream
|-
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|-
| Scoopasaurus || S || Y || 103 Buckthorn Ln (now inside) || N/A || [Scoopasaurus https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61576496707451]
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Restaurants

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Shopping

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== Alcohol ==

{| class="wikitable" style="margin:auto"
|+ Alcohol
|-
! Name !! Address !! Phone Number !! Web Page
|-
| Bloody Point Lighthouse Gift Shop (Beer and wine) || 146 Beach Rd || 305.200.7885 || [https://www.daufuskiedifference.com/locations/bloody-point-lighthouse Bloody Point Lighthouse]
|-
| Daufuskie Spirits || 103 Buckthorn Ln || 612.384.8160 || [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089204975784 Daufuskie Island Liquors]
|-
| Daufuskie Island Rum Company || 270 Haig Point Rd || 843.342.4786 || [http://daufuskierum.com/ Daufuskie Island Rum Company]
|-
| D'Fuskies || 15 Haig Point Rd || N/A || N/A
|}

== Art ==

{| class="wikitable" style="margin:auto"
|+ Art
|-
! Name !! Address !! Phone Number !! Web Page
|-
| Bloody Point Lighthouse Gift Shop || 146 Beach Rd || 305.200.7885 || [https://www.daufuskiedifference.com/locations/bloody-point-lighthouse Bloody Point Lighthouse]
|-
| The Iron Fish Gallery & Studio || 168 Benjies Point Rd || 843.842.9448 || [http://www.ironfishart.com/ Iron Fish Art]
|}

== Barbecue sauce, hot sauce, and condiments ==

{| class="wikitable" style="margin:auto"
|+ Art
|-
! Name !! Address !! Phone Number !! Web Page
|-
| Bloody Point Lighthouse Gift Shop || 146 Beach Rd || 305.200.7885 || [https://www.daufuskiedifference.com/locations/bloody-point-lighthouse Bloody Point Lighthouse]
|-
| Up In Smoke (J&J Garage) || 101 Buckthorn Ln || N/A || [https://www.upinsmokebbq101.com/ Up In Smoke]
|}

== Beach Toys ==

{| class="wikitable" style="margin:auto"
|+ Beach Toys
|-
! Name !! Address !! Phone Number !! Web Page
|-
| | Bloody Point Lighthouse Gift Shop || 146 Beach Rd || 305.200.7885 || [https://www.daufuskiedifference.com/locations/bloody-point-lighthouse Bloody Point Lighthouse]
|-
| Down the Lane Shoppe (Open Saturdays and Sundays) || 2 Shady Hill Lane || N/A || N/A
|}

== Books ==

{| class="wikitable" style="margin:auto"
|+ Books
|-
! Name !! Address !! Phone Number !! Web Page
|-
| Bloody Point Lighthouse Gift Shop || 146 Beach Rd || 305.200.7885 || [https://www.daufuskiedifference.com/locations/bloody-point-lighthouse Bloody Point Lighthouse]
|-
| Daufuskie Island History Museum || 44 Old Haig Point Rd || 843.384.6363 || [https://daufuskiemuseum.org/ Daufuskie Island History Museum]
|}

== Clothing ==

{| class="wikitable" style="margin:auto"
|+ Clothing
|-
! Name !! Address !! Phone Number !! Web Page
|-
| Bloody Point Lighthouse Gift Shop || 146 Beach Rd || 305.200.7885 || [https://www.daufuskiedifference.com/locations/bloody-point-lighthouse Bloody Point Lighthouse]
|-
| Daufuskie Blues || 209-2 School Rd || 843.707.2664 || [http://www.daufuskieblues.com/ Daufuskie Blues]
|-
| Daufuskie Traders || 103 Buckthorn Ct || N/A || [https://www.daufuskietraders.com Daufuskie Traders]
|-
| Down the Lane Shoppe (Open Saturdays and Sundays) || 2 Shady Hill Lane || N/A || N/A
|}

== Fishing Supplies ==

{| class="wikitable" style="margin:auto"
|+ Fishing Supplies
|-
! Name !! Address !! Phone Number !! Web Page
|-
| Daufuskie Traders || 103 Buckthorn Ct || N/A || [https://www.daufuskietraders.com Daufuskie Traders]
|-
| Down the Lane Shoppe (Open Saturdays and Sundays) || 2 Shady Hill Lane || N/A || N/A
|}

== Groceries ==

{| class="wikitable" style="margin:auto"
|+ Groceries
|-
! Name !! Address !! Phone Number !! Web Page
|-
| Daufuskie Farmers Market (Saturdays Only 9:30 AM - 1:30 PM) || 217 Haig Point Rd || N/A || N/A
|-
| D'Fuskies || 15 Haig Point Rd || N/A || N/A
|-
| Freeport General Store || 211 Cooper River Landing Rd || 843.785.8242 || [http://www.daufuskiedifference.com/ Daufuskie Difference]
|-
| George Norton - Beer Cheese || Call for delivery, often at the farmer's market || 859.983.5931 || N/A
|-
| The Roost Family Farm || 10 Brandons Wy || 843.733.7634 || [https://theroostdaufuskie.com/ The Roost]
|}
 
For grocery delivery see [http://wiki.officialdaufuskie.com/index.php/Island_Business_Directory#Grocery_Delivery Grocery Delivery]

== General Stores ==

{| class="wikitable" style="margin:auto"
|+ General Stores
|-
! Name !! Address !! Phone Number !! Web Page
|-
| D'Fuskies || 15 Haig Point Rd || N/A || N/A
|-
| Freeport General Store || 211 Cooper River Landing Rd || 843.785.8242 || [http://www.daufuskiedifference.com/ Daufuskie Difference]
|}

== Handmade Soap ==

{| class="wikitable" style="margin:auto"
|+ Soap
|-
! Name !! Address !! Phone Number !! Web Page
|-
| Daufuskie Soap Co. || 228 School Rd || 843.247.1772 || [https://www.daufuskiesoapco.com/ Daufuskie Soap Co.]
|}

== Ice ==

{| class="wikitable" style="margin:auto"
|+ Soap
|-
! Name !! Address !! Phone Number !! Web Page
|-
| D'Fuskies || 15 Haig Point Rd || N/A || N/A
|-
| Scoopasaurus || 103 Buckthorn Ln || N/A || [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61576496707451 Scoopasaurus]
|}

[[Category:Visitors]]

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Counciladmin:

{| class="wikitable" style="margin:auto"
|+ Private Ferries and Water Taxis
|-http://wiki.officialdaufuskie.com/index.php/Private_Ferries_and_Water_Taxis
! Vendor !! Embarkation !! Phone !! Address !! Website
|-
| CAVU Coastal Charters || Bluffton || 843-338-1269 || Various (Bluffton, Savannah, Hilton Head Island) || [https://www.cavucoastal.com/charters CAVU Coastal Charters]
|-
| Daufuskie By Boat || Bluffton || 843-304-3847 || 200 Okatie Village Dr., Bluffton, SC || N/A
|-
| May River Excursions (Primarily day trips) || Blufton || 843-304-2878 || 81 Calhoun St., Bluffton, SC || [https://mayriverexcursions.com/ May River Excursions]
|-
| Cross Island Cruises || Hilton Head || 843-247-8117 || Not Listed || [https://crossislandcruises.com/ Cross Island Cruises]
|-
| Daufuskie Difference || Hilton Head || 843-342-8687 || 18 Simmons Rd, Hilton Head Island, SC || [https://www.daufuskiedifference.com/ Daufuskie Difference]
|-
| Hilton Head Dolphin Tours || Hilton Head || 843-321-8075 || Various (See website) || [https://www.hhdolphin.com/ Hilton Head Dolphin Tours]
|-
| H2O Sports || Hilton Head || 843-671-4386 || 149 Lighthouse Road, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928 || [https://www.h2osports.com/ H2O Sports]
|-
| Island Head || Hilton Head || 843-686-4386 || 43 Jenkins Rd, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926 || [https://islandheadhhi.com/ Island Head]
|-
| Island Time Charters || Hilton Head || 816-261-2410 || 18 Simmons Rd, Hilton Head Island, SC || [https://www.islandtimechartershhi.com/ Island Time Charters]
|-
| Sky Pirate Parasail || Hilton Head || 843-842-2566 || 149 Lighthouse Rd., Hilton Head Island, SC 29928 || [https://skypirateparasail.com/ Sky Pirate Parasail]
|-
| Vagabond || Hilton Head || 843-363-9026 || 149 Lighthouse Rd., Hilton Head Island, SC 29928 || [https://www.vagabondcruise.com/ Vagabond Cruise]
|-
| Outside Hilton Head || Hilton Head/Savannah || 843-686-6996 || 1 Shelter Cove, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928 || [https://outsidehiltonhead.com/ Outside Hilton Head]
|-
| Bull River Marina || Savannah || 912-897-7300 || 8005 Highway 80 East, Savannah, GA 31410 || [https://bullrivermarina.com/ Bull River Marina]
|-
| Daufuskie Adventures || Savannah/Daufuskie/Hilton Head || 843-505-7563 || N/A || [https://www.daufuskietransit.com/daufuskie-adventures Daufuskie Adventures]
|-
| Island Shuttle Boat Tours || Savannah || 912-657-5222 || 8020 Highway 80 East, Savannah, GA 31410 || [https://islandshuttleboattours.godaddysites.com/ Island Shuttle Boat Tours]
|-
| Low Country Drifters || Savannah || 912-328-4924 || 2812 River Drive, Thunderbolt, GA || [https://lowcountrydrifters.com/ Low Country Drifters]
|-
| Prospect Hope || Savannah || 912-656-0241 || 606 Wilmington Island, Savannah, GA || [https://prospecthope.com/ Prospect Hope]
|-
| Savannah Cruise Company || Savannah || 912-901-3554 || 606 Wilmington Island, Savannah, GA || [https://www.savannahcruisecompany.com/ Savannah Cruise Company]
|-
| Set Wake Savannah || Savannah/Bluffton/Hilton Head || 912-312-4496 || Not Listed || [https://setwake.com/ Set Wake Savannah]
|}
 

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