Cross-referenced against 4 official sources — municipal codes, planning-department pages, and government registries.
Short-term rentals in the City of Miami are permitted but strictly regulated through the zoning code. Hosts must obtain a State of Florida license, a County tax account, and a City Certificate of Use including a fire inspection.
To host an Airbnb in the City of Miami, you must first get your state license from the DBPR and set up your tax accounts with Miami-Dade County. Once those are ready, you apply for a 'Certificate of Use' from the City, which costs about $250 and involves a fire inspector checking your property. You don't have to live in the home to rent it out, but you must follow strict occupancy rules (usually 2 people per bedroom plus 2) and display your permit number on your listing.
Regulatory information is AI-researched from public city/county codes for educational purposes. Details may be outdated or incomplete. Always verify requirements directly with your city/county planning department before operating a short-term rental.
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