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Rental Housing


Contact Us

Jacob Peabody, Zoning and Codes Administrator jpeabody@cityofclemson.org

Hunnicutt Lindsay, Codes Enforcement Officer hlindsay@cityofclemson.org

Rebekah Wilbanks, Office Manager rwilbanks@cityofclemson.org

1250 Tiger Boulevard 
Suite 4
Clemson, SC 29631
(864) 653-2050


The Rental Housing Ordinance was adopted by City Council in 2000; however, the ordinance has been updated several times to reflect the evolution of the program. The primary intent of this ordinance is to protect single family neighborhoods and to establish minimum life safety standards for rental units. These standards apply to single family houses, duplexes, and townhouses. All rental houses must undergo an annual inspection for “livability standards” and obtain a permit.


Rental Housing Application


Obtaining a Rental Housing Permit

  • Schedule an appointment and provide basic property information so that a rental record can be created in the City's Rental Tracking Program.
  • Schedule a property inspection. Please note that the owner/agent must be present at time of inspection. For renewals, the current occupants must be given 24 hours advance notice of inspections.
    *View inspection checklist items
    *Non-compliant Windows Form
  • Any and all items noted on inspection report must be corrected and the unit re-inspected.
  • Pay a permitting fee of $125, then the permit is issued.

Permits are renewed annually (Permit period runs July 1 through June 30.)

Maximum Occupancy

Max occupancy is established through the Zoning Ordinance and based upon the zoning district in which the dwelling is located. New Rental Properties are limited to this occupancy standard. (Section 13-55, Rental Housing Ordinance defines occupant.) Prospective tenants can request a list of properties with current rental permits and their occupancy by filling out a Freedom of Information (FOIA) form. Please feel free to request and review that list before you sign a lease. Prospective property buyers can validate the occupancy limit of a given property by contacting our office and talking with the Zoning and Codes Administrator.

Short Term Rentals

The Short Term Rental Ordinance was enacted in 2015 in response to concerns about permitting short-term residential rentals include, but are not limited to, concerns about increased traffic, noise, trash, and parking needs; safety issues created by increased traffic and population density; residences potentially standing empty for long periods for time; negative impacts on the volume of available and affordable family residential housing stock; and other undesirable changes to the traditional nature of the city's neighborhoods. 


Short Term Rental Registration Form


Short Term Rental Guest Log

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