Miami Short-Term Rental Regulations

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Permit & Licensing

Short-Term Rental/Lodging Conversion Permit (Building Permit + Certificate of Use)

This permit type does not require primary residence. Zoning restriction: Single-family homes and duplexes in T3 and T4-R transect zones are prohibited. Multi-family buildings in eligible transect zones may convert. Classified as 'Lodging' under Miami 21 Zoning Code.

Application Process

Online via iBuild portal. Steps: (1) Complete STR/Lodging Evaluation Form; (2) Verify zoning eligibility with Zoning Department; (3) Submit Building Permit application via iBuild (select Remodeling/Repairs, Commercial property type, appropriate lodging category); (4) Upload Data Sheet, OMP, Evaluation Form, active CU and CO to ProjectDox and pay fees; (5) Multi-department plan review via ProjectDox; (6) Schedule inspections after permit issued; (7) Obtain Certificate of Occupancy.

Tax Obligations

Combined rate: 12% of gross rental income.

Collection: State sales tax and surtax: self-remit to Florida Department of Revenue (platform may remit on owner's behalf). Local option transient rental tax: Miami-Dade County self-administers — remit directly to the county.

Filing: Monthly. Returns and payments due on the 1st, late after the 20th day of the month following each reporting period.

Rental Limits

Miami does not impose an annual cap on the number of nights you can rent. Each individual stay must be 30 days or fewer per stay.

Zoning & Restrictions

STRs classified as 'Lodging' under Miami 21 Zoning Code. Prohibited in T3 and T4-R transect zones for single-family/duplex structures. Multi-family buildings leased for less than one month are classified as Lodging.

Insurance & Safety

Insurance

Liability insurance is required for the property's use as a short-term rental. No minimum specified

Safety & Operating Requirements

• Operational Management Plan (OMP) required: must outline lobby/front desk operations, 24-hour contact, guest access control, and housekeeping
• Certificate of Use (CU) required for existing buildings
• Certificate of Occupancy (CO) required for existing buildings
• Short-Term Rental/Lodging Evaluation Form required for existing buildings
• If more than 25% of units used as STR, entire building must comply with R-1 (transient hotel) standards under Florida Building Code

Penalties for Non-Compliance

1st offense: $100; 2nd offense (within 24 months): $1,000; 3rd+ offense (within 24 months): $2,500

Compliance Checklist

Follow these steps to legally operate a short-term rental in Miami:

1. Meet safety requirements. Operational Management Plan (OMP) required: must outline lobby/front desk operations, 24-hour contact, guest access control, and housekeeping. Certificate of Use (CU) required for existing buildings. Certificate of Occupancy (CO) required for existing buildings. Short-Term Rental/Lodging Evaluation Form required for existing buildings. If more than 25% of units used as STR, entire building must comply with R-1 (transient hotel) standards under Florida Building Code.
2. Obtain liability insurance. Required for property's use as a short-term rental.
3. Apply for Short-Term Rental/Lodging Conversion Permit (Building Permit + Certificate of Use). Submit application + $254.70 fee.
4. Register for tax accounts. Set up hotel occupancy tax accounts with the city tax authority.
5. Collect and remit taxes. 12% on all bookings.
6. Renew annually. $254.70 renewal fee.