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Miami-Area Rules & Regulations
State of Florida
The state prohibits whole-unit rentals in homestead-exempted properties. Operators that rent for less than 30 days more than three times a year are required to obtain a Vacation Rental License from the Department of Business and Professional Regulation.
Miami-Dade County
Short-term rental operators in unincorporated parts of the county are required to obtain a Certificate of Use from Regulatory and Economic Resources, cap occupancy to two per bedroom, plus two; prohibit parties, and maintain a guest registry for two years. In Estate/Low-Density residential zones, operators must reside onsite for more than six months per year.
City of Miami
Short-term rentals are governed by the city’s land use law, which generally allows them in commercial/hotel districts and prohibits them in residential areas.
MIAMI BEACH
STRs in Miami Beach must obtain a certificate of use and a resort tax registration certificate from the City. STRs are prohibited in all single-family homes and in multifamily housing buildings in certain zoning districts of Miami Beach. The city has hyper-aggressive code enforcement that has evicted guests from unpermitted STRs.
Miami Gardens
STRs in Miami Gardens, home to Miami Stadium, must hold a valid registration. Each rental requires a separate application. A summary of STR registration requirements for Miami Gardens can be found here, on page 24.
Miami Springs
Short-term rental operators are required to register with the city and limit occupancy to two people per bedroom and no more than 10 guests per unit.
Guides & More
Summer vacation rental maintenance checklist for hosts and property managers
Summer brings a surge of bookings, longer stays, and higher expectations. But it also brings heatwaves, insects, and backyard barbecues that can go sideways fast without some foresight. In this guide, we’ll cover key maintenance tips to get your vacation rental...
Summer vacation rental guest communication guides for hosts and property managers
Summer is prime time for vacation rentals, bringing an influx of guests looking to relax, explore, and make memories. But sunshine and school breaks also mean more questions, higher expectations, and some unique seasonal challenges. Clear communication is your best...
Prevent Sex Trafficking: 6 Tips, Plus What to Do If It Happens In Your Rental
Sex trafficking is one of the fastest growing criminal activities across the globe, and since the Covid pandemic, an increasing number of traffickers have chosen short-term rentals as venues for their pop-up brothels. Sex trafficking is when someone is compelled to...
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10 friendly (but firm) ways to respond to questions about your house rules [+ templates!]
If you self-manage a short-term rental, you have probably fielded some challenging questions or requests from guests, including those that indicate guests would inadvertently – or intentionally – skirt your house rules. Sticking to your house rules and booking...
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Communicating Vacation Rental House Rules Effectively [+ templates!]
Setting house rules is crucial to responsibly operating any vacation rental. Effectively communicating those rules holds equal importance but requires a little more social finesse. How do you come across as hospitable even as you tell your guests what they may and may...
FAQs: Service animals at short-term rentals
A frequently asked question in search engines and short-term rental forums is whether a vacation rental can deny a service dog. The answer dwells in a gray area of the law. Am I legally required to allow service dogs in my vacation rental? The Americans with...
Can vacation rentals have cameras? Security, compliance, and privacy considerations
Can vacation rentals have surveillance cameras? This is a frequently asked question that plagues the minds of hosts who want to protect their property and guests who want to protect their privacy. The answer is more than a simple yes or no, and the decision...
FAQs: Do you need short-term rental insurance?
Google searches and questions in hospitality forums show that many hosts struggle to understand short-term rental insurance and what it covers. Here are answers to some of your frequently asked questions about vacation rental insurance and whether you need a separate...
Short-Term Rental Agreements: A Guide for Hosts
Some of the worst hosting experiences serve as parables on the importance of having a detailed short-term rental agreement with guests. A well-drafted rental agreement protects you and your guests from potential disputes and outlines expectations for both...
STR Cleaning 101
Welcoming guests to a pristine home is a nonnegotiable element of staying in business as a short-term rental host – let alone earning a 5-star review. In this guide, we’ll explain how a turnover clean and a residential clean differ and outline the essentials of...
How to welcome global guests inclusively during the FIFA World Cup
This summer, millions of travelers from every corner of the globe will converge on North America for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The matches in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico will attract an influx of fans from more than 200 nations and provide a once-in-a-generation...
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