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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.

Permit
Business Tax Receipt + Resort Tax Registration (STR-eligible zones only)
Annual fee
$350
Occupancy tax
14%
Fine range
$20,000–$100,000 per violation

⚠ This summary is preliminary — we’re still verifying it against the current Miami Beach ordinance. Treat every line as a starting point and confirm with the city before filing or accepting bookings.

Informational only — not legal advice. Our information can be wrong or out of date. Always confirm with Miami Beach directly before applying, paying, or accepting bookings. We do not file applications or returns on your behalf.

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What the city requires

Requirements checklist

  • 1
    Zoning 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.
  • 2
    Business Tax Receipt (BTR)
    City-issued. ~$350/yr depending on unit count. Cannot be issued unless zoning verification clears.
  • 3
    Resort Tax registration
    Separate 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.
  • 4
    Florida DBPR Vacation Rental License
    Required statewide. $200/yr single-unit. Inspection covers life-safety + sanitation.
  • 5
    Posted info + max occupancy
    Listing 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?

Informational only — not legal advice. STR ordinances change frequently, sometimes mid-year. Always verify current requirements with Miami Beach before applying for a permit or accepting a booking.

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