Short-term rental rules

Running an Airbnb in Miami, Florida

The City of Miami permits short-term rentals only in certain transect zones, with low-density T3 areas largely prohibited, and requires a Florida state licence, a Miami-Dade County Certificate of Use and a city Business Tax Receipt. Guests pay state sales tax and Miami-Dade tourist taxes.

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

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 Florida DBPR licence, a Miami-Dade County Certificate of Use and a City of Miami Business Tax Receipt.

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Primary residence required

NoReported

No primary residence requirement; eligibility is governed by transect zoning.

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Annual night cap

Verify with jurisdictionUnverified

Zoning restricted

Yes, limited to certain zonesReported

Low-density T3 zones are largely prohibited; T4, T5, T6 and CI-HD zones generally permit STRs.

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Permit number shown on listing

Verify with jurisdictionUnverified

https://www.miamidade.gov/global/economy/neighborhood-compliance/residential-short-term-vacation-rentals.pageReported

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Enforcement notes

Operating a vacation rental without a county Certificate of Use is a code violation carrying escalating civil penalties; T3 residential zones are largely off limits.Reported

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Check eligibility

Can you run each type of STR in Miami?

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 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.miamidade.gov/global/economy/neighborhood-compliance/residential-short-term-vacation-rentals.page

Short-term rentals are restricted to certain zones. Confirm your property's zoning allows it.
Operating a vacation rental without a county Certificate of Use is a code violation carrying escalating civil penalties; T3 residential zones are largely off limits.

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 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.miamidade.gov/global/economy/neighborhood-compliance/residential-short-term-vacation-rentals.page

Short-term rentals are restricted to certain zones. Confirm your property's zoning allows it.
Operating a vacation rental without a county Certificate of Use is a code violation carrying escalating civil penalties; T3 residential zones are largely off limits.

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 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.miamidade.gov/global/economy/neighborhood-compliance/residential-short-term-vacation-rentals.page

Short-term rentals are restricted to certain zones. Confirm your property's zoning allows it.
Operating a vacation rental without a county Certificate of Use is a code violation carrying escalating civil penalties; T3 residential zones are largely off limits.

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 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.miamidade.gov/global/economy/neighborhood-compliance/residential-short-term-vacation-rentals.page

Short-term rentals are restricted to certain zones. Confirm your property's zoning allows it.
Operating a vacation rental without a county Certificate of Use is a code violation carrying escalating civil penalties; T3 residential zones are largely off limits.

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

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

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

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

No. Miami does not require the property to be your primary residence for all rental types. No primary residence requirement; eligibility is governed by transect zoning.

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

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

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

Not confirmed on an official source for Miami. Verify with the jurisdiction before you rely on it.

What lodging tax will my guest pay in Miami?

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

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