RV Parking Rules in South Carolina — Charleston, Myrtle Beach & City Guide
Updated 2025
South Carolina HOA Law
South Carolina HOAs operate under the South Carolina Horizontal Property Act and recorded CC&Rs. South Carolina does not have a comprehensive state HOA act equivalent to Florida's F.S. 720. HOA procedural protections vary significantly by governing documents.
Charleston Metro
Charleston and its rapidly growing suburban communities — Mount Pleasant, Summerville, Goose Creek, and Hanahan — have an active HOA market. Mount Pleasant is one of the most HOA-active communities in South Carolina, with many planned communities having strict RV storage prohibitions. Charleston city code enforces a 72-hour street limit.
Myrtle Beach and Rural South Carolina
Myrtle Beach enforces a 72-hour street limit with additional restrictions in some coastal residential zones. Inland and rural South Carolina — Sumter, Florence, the Pee Dee region, and the Upstate — is substantially more permissive. Outside city limits, county zoning is generally permissive about residential RV storage.
City Comparison
| Area | Street Limit | Driveway | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston | 72 hours | Allowed | Active HOA suburbs |
| Mount Pleasant | 72 hours | HOA-restricted in most areas | Very active HOA enforcement |
| Myrtle Beach | 72 hours | Allowed (check HOA) | Coastal restrictions in some zones |
| Columbia | 72 hours | Allowed | Less HOA than coastal areas |
| Rural SC | Minimal | Very permissive | County zoning applies |