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Is Airbnb legal in Miami, Florida?

Legal only where zoning allows lodging — check the parcel. Miami does not ban STRs outright (state preemption), but zoning decides everything: single-family homes in T3/T4-R zones are ineligible, and condos need association certification. Expect three layers of licensing: state, city, and county.

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Legal with permit

Legal only where zoning allows lodging — check the parcel

Miami does not ban STRs outright (state preemption), but zoning decides everything: single-family homes in T3/T4-R zones are ineligible, and condos need association certification. Expect three layers of licensing: state, city, and county.

Permit and costs

Permit
FL DBPR License + City Certificate of Use + Business Tax Receipt
Issued by
State DBPR, City of Miami, Miami-Dade County
Cost
~$230 state + city/county fees (annual)
Renewal
Annual

Key limits

Zoning
Lodging use must be allowed for the parcel
Single-family in T3/T4-R
Ineligible
Condo buildings
Association must certify; >25% transient triggers R-1 code
Responsible party
24/7 contact required

Taxes

State + county tourist taxes
6% state + Miami-Dade tourist taxes (confirm exact rate with RER)

Registration checklist

  1. 1
    Check Miami 21 zoning
    Confirm the parcel's transect zone allows transient lodging use.
  2. 2
    Get association approval
    For condos, the association must certify the building — no substitute.
  3. 3
    License with the state
    FL DBPR vacation rental license; register with FL Dept. of Revenue and Miami-Dade RER.
  4. 4
    License with the city
    Certificate of Use from Planning & Zoning, then the City Business Tax Receipt.

What could change this verdict

Miami Beach
Separate city, far more restrictive — do not use Miami rules there.
Condo declaration amendments
An HOA can ban STRs even where zoning allows them.
Enforcement is aggressive
In 2026 the city ordered a 643-unit Brickell building to stop vacation rentals.

Sources

Miami STR regulation guide

Rules researched October 2026. They change, so verify with the city before you buy.

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Verify before you buy. Rules change often and vary by zoning, HOA, and building type. This is a research starting point, not legal advice. Always confirm with the city's planning or business-license office before signing anything.