Business Licenses in Folly Beach


A Folly Beach business license must be obtained for any business activity conducted within the Folly Beach city limits. Licenses from outside jurisdictions, including Charleston County, do not cover business activity in Folly Beach. All existing licenses must be renewed annually prior to May 1. 


For short-term rental licenses, please see our Short-Term Rental License page.


For vendor licenses, please see the application below under Vendor Applications. 


For all other licenses, including contractor licenses, please see the application for all new accounts below. 


General questions about renewals, new licenses, and other non-rental license concerns can be directed to licenses@follybeach.gov.



Business License Renewal Information

Business License Renewals start March 10, 2025, and can be done through the online portal for Charleston County Government or in person at the City of Folly Beach. All business licenses must be renewed by April 30, 2025.

If you have not received a renewal form, or need a new copy, please email renewals@follybeach.gov with the property address and owner name. MORE INFORMATION


Completed renewal applications can be emailed to renewals@follybeach.gov or delivered to city hall.



 FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE EMAIL RENEWALS@FOLLYBEACH.GOV, CALL 843 588-2447 EXT 1866 OR STOP BY WEEKDAYS BETWEEN 1:00PM – 5:00PM TO SPEAK TO SOMEONE IN PERSON.




All vendors must have a business license to conduct business on Folly beach. This includes festivals, weddings, and special events.




Questions about a business license?

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For all business license-related questions please email Stacee Freeman at sfreeman@follybeach.gov or call 843-588-7017

License Renewals

You can also renew your license in person at City Hall or email licenses@follybeach.gov