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Short-term rental rules

Running an Airbnb in Miami Beach, Florida

Miami Beach permits short-term rentals only in certain zoning districts and requires a Business Tax Receipt, Resort Tax registration and a county Certificate of Use, with the certificate numbers displayed in every listing. Fines for operating without a Business Tax Receipt start at 20,000 USD.

10 of 13 fields confirmedLast checked 18 Jul 2026 Lodging tax in Miami Beach

The rules

Every field, with its source

Anything not confirmed on an official source shows as Verify with jurisdiction rather than a guess.

Licence or permit required
YesReported

Requires a Business Tax Receipt, Resort Tax registration and a Miami-Dade Certificate of Use.

Source
Primary residence required
NoReported

No primary residence requirement; eligibility is zoning-based.

Source
Annual night cap
Verify with jurisdictionUnverified
Zoning restricted
Yes, limited to certain zonesReported

Vacation rentals are permitted only in certain zoning districts of Miami Beach.

Source
Permit number shown on listing
RequiredReported

The Business Tax Receipt number and Resort Tax certificate number must appear in every advertisement or listing.

Source
Register or apply
https://www.miamibeachfl.gov/short-term-rental-requirements/Reported
Source
Enforcement notes
Operating without a Business Tax Receipt carries a 20,000 USD fine for a first offence, increasing by 20,000 USD per subsequent offence.Reported
Source

Check eligibility

Can you run each type of STR in Miami Beach?

A deterministic read of the cited rules for each common use type. When a governing rule is unknown, the verdict says so rather than guessing.

My primary residence (home-share)

Allowed with a permit

Short-term rentals are allowed in Miami Beach once you obtain the required licence and follow the rules below.

  • A short-term rental licence or registration is required before you list.
  • Register or apply here: https://www.miamibeachfl.gov/short-term-rental-requirements/
  • Your permit or registration number must appear on the listing itself.
  • Short-term rentals are restricted to certain zones. Confirm your property's zoning allows it.
  • Operating without a Business Tax Receipt carries a 20,000 USD fine for a first offence, increasing by 20,000 USD per subsequent offence.

Confidence: high. You live there and rent it while away or rent a room.

A whole second home / investment property

Allowed with a permit

Short-term rentals are allowed in Miami Beach once you obtain the required licence and follow the rules below.

  • A short-term rental licence or registration is required before you list.
  • Register or apply here: https://www.miamibeachfl.gov/short-term-rental-requirements/
  • Your permit or registration number must appear on the listing itself.
  • Short-term rentals are restricted to certain zones. Confirm your property's zoning allows it.
  • Operating without a Business Tax Receipt carries a 20,000 USD fine for a first offence, increasing by 20,000 USD per subsequent offence.

Confidence: high. A dedicated STR that is not your primary residence.

An ADU, basement or garage unit

Allowed with a permit

Short-term rentals are allowed in Miami Beach once you obtain the required licence and follow the rules below.

  • A short-term rental licence or registration is required before you list.
  • Register or apply here: https://www.miamibeachfl.gov/short-term-rental-requirements/
  • Your permit or registration number must appear on the listing itself.
  • Short-term rentals are restricted to certain zones. Confirm your property's zoning allows it.
  • Operating without a Business Tax Receipt carries a 20,000 USD fine for a first offence, increasing by 20,000 USD per subsequent offence.

Confidence: high. An accessory dwelling on your property.

Unhosted, whole-unit, no owner on site

Allowed with a permit

Short-term rentals are allowed in Miami Beach once you obtain the required licence and follow the rules below.

  • A short-term rental licence or registration is required before you list.
  • Register or apply here: https://www.miamibeachfl.gov/short-term-rental-requirements/
  • Your permit or registration number must appear on the listing itself.
  • Short-term rentals are restricted to certain zones. Confirm your property's zoning allows it.
  • Operating without a Business Tax Receipt carries a 20,000 USD fine for a first offence, increasing by 20,000 USD per subsequent offence.

Confidence: high. The strictest category in most cities.

LodgeDeck reports publicly available short-term rental rules and lodging tax rates and cites the source of each field. It is not legal or tax advice and it does not replace your own review. Ordinances and tax rates change often and automated collection can lag, so every field shows the source it came from and a confidence flag, and unconfirmed values are marked Unverified. Confirm with the jurisdiction before you rely on a rule or rate.

FAQ

Common questions about Miami Beach

Do I need a licence to run an Airbnb in Miami Beach?

Yes. Miami Beach requires a short-term rental licence or registration before you list. Requires a Business Tax Receipt, Resort Tax registration and a Miami-Dade Certificate of Use.

Does a short-term rental have to be my primary residence in Miami Beach?

No. Miami Beach does not require the property to be your primary residence for all rental types. No primary residence requirement; eligibility is zoning-based.

Is there a night cap on short-term rentals in Miami Beach?

No annual night cap is confirmed for Miami Beach in our data. Verify with the jurisdiction.

Do I have to show my permit number on the listing in Miami Beach?

Yes. Miami Beach requires a valid permit or registration number to appear on the listing itself. The Business Tax Receipt number and Resort Tax certificate number must appear in every advertisement or listing.

What lodging tax will my guest pay in Miami Beach?

The combined lodging tax for Miami Beach is not confirmed as a single figure in our data. See the lodging-tax page for the components we do have.

See the lodging tax a guest pays in Miami Beach

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