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Short-term rental rules in Miami, FL

Compiled from the city's official pages — rules you must confirm before you list. Compiled August 2026; rules change, confirm each on the official site.

Miami, FL · rules you must confirm

Registration & tax

Compiled from the city's official pages. Links go to the official site where available — confirm each before you list.

Registration / license
STR licensing is 3 LAYERS: FL DBPR Vacation Rental License (state) + Miami-Dade Certificate of Use (county) + City of Miami BTR & Certificate of Use
Issued by City of Miami (CU + BTR) · Miami-Dade County CU · FL DBPR · Multiple fees across 3 levels — verify each
Lodging / occupancy tax
FL sales tax + Miami-Dade Tourist Development Tax
FL Dept of Revenue + Miami-Dade Tax Collector · State sales + county tourist tax apply
Base zoning

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Miami, FL · common questions

FAQ

Does Miami require short-term rentals to register?

The city lists a short-term-rental registration (STR licensing is 3 LAYERS: FL DBPR Vacation Rental License (state) + Miami-Dade Certificate of Use (county) + City of Miami BTR & Certificate of Use) on its official pages. Whether it applies to your specific listing depends on factors we don't verify — confirm directly with City of Miami (CU + BTR) · Miami-Dade County CU · FL DBPR. Informational only, not legal advice.

How much does Miami STR registration cost?

Published fee guidance: Multiple fees across 3 levels — verify each. Fees change — confirm the current amount with City of Miami (CU + BTR) · Miami-Dade County CU · FL DBPR before you pay.

What taxes apply to short-term rentals in Miami?

The city lists FL sales tax + Miami-Dade Tourist Development Tax (State sales + county tourist tax apply), administered by FL Dept of Revenue + Miami-Dade Tax Collector. Confirm current rates and how to register on the official tax page.

Can I run a non-owner-occupied Airbnb in Miami?

That depends on the city's zoning and primary-residence rules, which we don't verify here — confirm with City of Miami (CU + BTR) · Miami-Dade County CU · FL DBPR and check your exact address's base zoning.

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