License renewals must be completed by February 1. You can renew your Folly Beach license online for no additional charge through Charleston County’s web page, do not mail in payment. If you don’t know your license account number, email the owner name and the street address of the rental property to apope@cityoffollybeach.com. You can also renew your license in person at City Hall by bringing in a completed Business License Application.
New licenses must be applied for in person at City Hall by bringing in a completed Business License Application.
All businesses operating within the City of Folly Beach must obtain a business license. Questions about licensing forms, rates, and other requirements can be directed to the Licensing Clerk Heather Springs at hsprings@follybeach.gov or by calling 843-513-1832.
In order to obtain a business license you must also provide your South Carolina Retail License. Information on SC licensing requirements can be found here or by calling the SC Department of Revenue at 803-896-1350.
Once you have obtained a Folly Beach Business License, it must be displayed in your place of business. If you are a contractor with vehicles working on the island, each vehicle must have a business license sticker visible.
