Miami Beach STR Rules
FL · Short-Term Rental Permit, Taxes & Requirements
Miami Beach heavily restricts STRs in most residential neighborhoods. While Florida state law preempts outright STR bans for rentals under 30 days, Miami Beach has grandfathered restrictions in residential zones that were enacted before 2011. The city requires multiple licenses and actively enforces.
Permit Requirements
Key Rules for Miami Beach STR Hosts
- ✓STRs are prohibited in most single-family residential zones
- ✓Allowed in commercial zones, certain mixed-use areas, and properties with pre-2011 grandfathered status
- ✓State DBPR vacation rental license required for all STRs
- ✓City Business Tax Receipt required
- ✓Noise ordinance strictly enforced — $500+ fines
- ✓No events or parties permitted
- ✓Occupancy limits strictly enforced
How to Get Started in Miami Beach
- 1Verify your property is in an STR-permitted zone (call Miami Beach Planning at 305-673-7550)
- 2Apply for FL DBPR Vacation Rental License at myfloridalicense.com
- 3Apply for Miami Beach Business Tax Receipt
- 4Register with FL Department of Revenue for state sales tax
- 5Register with Miami-Dade County for Tourist Development Tax
- 6Display all license numbers on listing
Tax Breakdown
Estimated effective rate: ~13%
- •FL State Sales Tax: 6%
- •Miami-Dade Tourist Development Tax: 6%
- •Miami Beach Resort Tax: 2%
- •Total: ~13% (may vary by zone)
Note: Airbnb and VRBO typically collect and remit state and city taxes on behalf of hosts in these markets. Verify your platform's tax collection policy.
Enforcement Notes
Miami Beach code enforcement is aggressive. Officers conduct sting operations and respond to neighbor complaints. Fines start at $500/day and increase for repeat violations. Entire residential districts have been declared off-limits for STRs.
Also check the FL state guide for state-level tax registration, HOA rules, and preemption status.
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