Florida · Short-Term Rental Compliance
Miami Beach Short-Term Rental Permit Guide
Miami Beach has the strictest STR enforcement in Florida. Short-term rentals are PROHIBITED in most residential zones (RM-1, RS-1 through RS-4, etc.) and allowed only in specific commercial / hotel-zoned districts along Collins Ave, Washington Ave, and parts of South Beach. First-violation fines start at $20,000. Even where allowed, hosts need a Business Tax Receipt, a Resort Tax account, and a Florida DBPR license.
⚠ This summary is preliminary — we’re verifying against the current Miami Beach ordinance. Always confirm with the city before filing.
What the city requires
Requirements checklist
- 1Zoning eligibility (CRITICAL)Allowed only in CD-2, CD-3, RM-PRD, RM-PRD-2 and similar commercial/resort districts. Banned in RS-1/RS-2/RS-3/RS-4 single-family zones and most RM multi-family. A wrong-zone listing carries $20,000 first-offense + $40,000 repeat fines.
- 2Business Tax Receipt (BTR)City-issued. ~$350/yr depending on unit count. Cannot be issued unless zoning verification clears.
- 3Resort Tax registrationSeparate registration with Miami Beach Finance. 4% Miami Beach Resort Tax + 6% FL sales + 3% Miami-Dade Tourist + 1% county discretionary ≈ 14% combined. Returns due monthly.
- 4Florida DBPR Vacation Rental LicenseRequired statewide. $200/yr single-unit. Inspection covers life-safety + sanitation.
- 5Posted info + max occupancyListing must display BTR number, max occupancy, posted parking, 24/7 local contact, and resort-tax registration number on every advertised platform.
Miami Beach Code Compliance is the most aggressive STR enforcement agency in the state — undercover bookings, 24/7 complaint hotline, and the highest fines in the US ($20K minimum first offense). Verify zoning eligibility before listing or pay the deposit before applying.
Official filing portal: https://www.miamibeachfl.gov/city-hall/finance/short-term-rentals/
Other jurisdictions
Operating in more than one city?
- GAAtlantaShort-Term Rental License (STRL) — Type 1 (owner present) / Type 2 (whole-home with on-site owner)
- TXAustinShort-Term Rental Operating License (Type 1 / Type 2 / Type 3)
- CODenverShort-Term Rental Business License (primary residence only) + Lodger's Tax License
- NVLas VegasShort-Term Rental Business License + Conditional Use Verification
- FLMiamiCertificate of Use (Vacation Rental) + Florida DBPR Vacation Rental License
- TNNashvilleShort-Term Rental Property (STRP) Permit — Type 1 (owner-occupied) / Type 2 (non-owner-occupied)
- LANew OrleansShort-Term Rental Permit (Residential, Commercial, or Small Multi-Family)
- FLOrlandoHome Share Registration (city) + Florida DBPR Vacation Rental License
- AZScottsdaleVacation Rental / Short-Term Rental License