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Charleston Pauses Short-Term Rental Cap | Charleston News

Charleston’s Planning Commission has paused major updates to short-term rental rules, sparking backlash from property owners fearing a 25%+ income drop under a new eight-person occupancy cap. While the city claims the goal is clearer guidelines—not crackdowns—owners argue the current four-adult rule is unenforceable and that the new cap unfairly limits homes built to sleep more. With significant investments on the line, especially for those nearing retirement, stakeholders are pushing for compromise to balance neighborhood quality of life with economic realities. The proposal is now on hold…

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