Miami Beach has one of the most restrictive short-term rental frameworks in Florida. Rentals for periods less than six months and one day are completely prohibited in all single-family homes citywide under Resiliency Code Section 7.5.4.13(d)(E). Additionally, apartment and townhome properties in certain multi-family zones (including RM-1, RM-PRD, RM-PRD-2, RPS-1, RPS-2, CD-1, RO, RO-3, and TH districts) are also prohibited from short-term rental use under Section 7.5.4.11(a). Properties that qualify based on zoning must obtain a Business Tax Receipt and Resort Tax account, and operators must display both license numbers in all advertisements. The city maintains a publicly accessible list and map of apartment buildings authorized for short-term rental. Some historic district buildings have grandfathered rights based on pre-existing compliance with specific benchmarks. Enforcement is aggressive, with first-offense fines starting at $20,000.
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At a Glance
Last verified todayVerified from 7 sources
STR License
Yes
Enforcement
High
Tax Rate
11%
Potential Fines
Up to $15,000
Permit Status
Accepting
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Miami Beach, FL Regulations Guide
Miami Beach has one of the most restrictive short-term rental frameworks in Florida. Rentals for periods less than six months and one day are completely prohibited in all single-family homes citywide under Resiliency Code Section 7.5.4.13(d)(E). Additionally, apartment and townhome properties in certain multi-family zones (including RM-1, RM-PRD, RM-PRD-2, RPS-1, RPS-2, CD-1, RO, RO-3, and TH districts) are also prohibited from short-term rental use under Section 7.5.4.11(a). Properties that qualify based on zoning must obtain a Business Tax Receipt and Resort Tax account, and operators must display both license numbers in all advertisements. The city maintains a publicly accessible list and map of apartment buildings authorized for short-term rental. Some historic district buildings have grandfathered rights based on pre-existing compliance with specific benchmarks. Enforcement is aggressive, with first-offense fines starting at $20,000.
Licensing and Permits
Miami Beach requires hosts to obtain an STR license or permit before listing their property on platforms like Airbnb or VRBO. An inspection is required as part of the permitting process.
Enforcement
Miami Beach has high enforcement of STR regulations. Operating without proper licensing or failing to comply with local regulations can result in citations, fines, and potential loss of your permit.
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Compiled from 7 official government sources and continuously monitored for changes. Always verify current requirements with your local municipality before making investment or operational decisions.
Pursuant to Miami Beach City Code Sec 102-386, vacation/short-term rentals must provide and conspicuously display the City-issued Business Tax Receipt number and the Resort Tax certificate number in every advertisement or listing of any type in connection with the rental of the residential property.
Verification
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12 cited facts for Miami Beach
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Every published fact below is taken from the city's own ordinance text. Quotes are verbatim — click through to the source to read them on the issuing authority's page.
accommodation_tax_rate6%
verified 1 month ago
“In total, a 6 percent tax is collected on the rental amount from any person who rents, leases or lets for consideration any living quarter accommodations in a hotel, apartment hotel, motel, resort motel, apartment motel, rooming house, mobile home park, recreational vehicle park, single family dwelling, beach house, cottage, condominium, or any other sleeping accommodations rented for a period of six months or less.”
“In total, a 6 percent tax is collected on the rental amount from any person who rents, leases or lets for consideration any living quarter accommodations in a hotel, apartment hotel, motel, resort motel, apartment motel, rooming house, mobile home park, recreational vehicle park, single family dwelling, beach house, cottage, condominium, or any other sleeping accommodations rented for a period of six months or less.”
License nameCertificate of Use Permitting Short-Term RentalCorroborated
verified 2 months ago
“Owners, lessees, or any person with interest in the property seeking to engage in short-term rental, must obtain a certificate of use permitting short-term rental under this section.”
“All rentals must be supervised by the owner, manager, or a local and licensed real estate broker or agent or other authorized agent licensed by the city, who must be available for contact on a 24-hour basis, seven days a week.”
“Such fines shall not exceed $1,000.00 per day per violation for a first violation, $5,000.00 per day per violation for a repeat violation, and up to $15,000.00 per violation if the special magistrate finds the violation to be irreparable or irreversible in nature.”
“Such fines shall not exceed $1,000.00 per day per violation for a first violation, $5,000.00 per day per violation for a repeat violation, and up to $15,000.00 per violation if the special magistrate finds the violation to be irreparable or irreversible in nature.”
“Miami-Dade County has agreements in place with the following platforms to collect and remit all required Short-Term Rental taxes on behalf of their hosts:
HomeAway and its affiliated entities such as Expedia, VRBO, VacationRentalsAirbnb”
HostReady