Yes. South Carolina law sets no limit on rent increases.
Cities and counties can't regulate the rent of private rentals either.
Why, and the exact law
From S.C. Code Ann. § 27-39-60, read Oct 6, 2026.Show the law
“No county or municipal corporation may enact, maintain, or enforce any ordinance or resolution which would regulate in any way the amount of rent to be charged for privately owned, single family, or multiple unit residential, or commercial rental property …”
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South Carolina lawIn force
SC state bar on local rent regulation
Can my landlord raise my rent?
Yes. South Carolina law sets no limit on rent increases.
Cities and counties can't regulate the rent of private rentals either.
Who it covers
Exemptions: Property belonging to the county or municipality, and agreements with private persons that regulate rent.
In force since
1985
The law, word for word
“No county or municipal corporation may enact, maintain, or enforce any ordinance or resolution which would regulate in any way the amount of rent to be charged for privately owned, single family, or multiple unit residential, or commercial rental property …”
S.C. Code Ann. § 27-39-60 · scstatehouse.gov · Retrieved Oct 6, 2026