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Miramar

Moderate
Florida · City of MiramarUpdated Apr 13, 2026
Gold-standard verification1% sourced

Cross-referenced against 3 official sources — municipal codes, planning-department pages, and government registries.

Verified Feb 5, 2026Sources 3

Summary

Plain-english overview

The City of Miramar requires a comprehensive registration process including state licensing, county tax compliance, and city-level business permits and safety inspections.

Restriction level

Severity 23
Classification
Moderate
23
Severity

Why this classification

  • High permit fee: $500
  • Permit required
  • Reporting required
  • No night cap
  • No primary residence requirement

In plain English

What this means for you

To operate an STR in Miramar, you must obtain a license from the Florida DBPR, register for taxes with Broward County, and apply for a Miramar Zoning Certificate of Use and Business Tax Receipt. The city requires a mandatory safety inspection and registration with the Police Department to ensure compliance with local ordinances.

At a glance

Key numbers
Permit requiredNo
Night limitNone
Primary residenceNot required
Total tax rate0.1%
Permit fee$500

4 things hosts often miss

Common compliance gaps
  1. 1A 24/7 local responsible party must be designated and available within a specific response distance.
  2. 2Maximum occupancy is strictly capped at 2 persons per bedroom plus 2 additional persons, not to exceed 12 total.
  3. 3Miramar requires registration with the Police Department in addition to standard building/zoning permits.
  4. 4The 13% total tax rate is comprised of 6% State Sales Tax, 1% County Sales Surtax, and 6% County Tourist Development Tax.

Regulation details

Sourced from official code
Eligibility3 rules
  • Miramar does NOT require the property to be a primary residence. Investment properties are allowed.
  • Miramar allows STRs in the following zones: Residential districts, Mixed-use.
  • Miramar allows STRs in the following property types: Single Family, Condo, Townhouse.
Requirements9 rules
  • Common mistakes and gotchas for STR hosts in Miramar: 1. A 24/7 local responsible party must be designated and available within a specific response distance. 2. Maximum occupancy is strictly capped at 2 persons per bedroom plus 2 additional persons, not to exceed 12 total. 3. Miramar requires registration with the Police Department in addition to standard building/zoning permits. 4. The 13% total tax rate is comprised of 6% State Sales Tax, 1% County Sales Surtax, and 6% County Tourist Development Tax.
Application process7 rules
  • Miramar STR permit - Step 4: Submit Miramar Zoning Certificate of Use Application. Apply for a city-level Certificate of Use ensuring the property is zoned correctly for short-term rental use. Required documents: Site plan, Floor plan. Time: 2 weeks. Cost: $150.
Fees & costs3 rules
  • Florida charges a registration fee of $170 (annual).
  • Broward County charges a registration fee of $45 (annual).
  • Miramar charges a registration fee of $500 (annual).
Taxes2 rules
  • Florida charges a state-level Transient Occupancy Tax of 0.06%.
  • Broward County charges a Transient Occupancy Tax of 0.07%.
Limits & restrictions2 rules
  • Miramar limits STRs to a maximum of 12 guests.
  • Broward County limits STRs to a maximum of 12 guests.
Safety requirements1 rule
  • Miramar requires the following safety measures for STRs: smoke detectors, CO detectors, fire extinguisher, posted emergency contact, parking, trash plan, noise restrictions (Strict compliance with Chapter 15 noise regulations).
Penalties1 rule
  • Miramar enforces the following penalties for STR violations: First violation: $250 fine. Subsequent violations: Up to $1000 per day for repeat violations.
Exemptions1 rule
  • Miramar exempts the following from STR regulations: bed and breakfast establishments, hotels and motels, long-term stays (30+ days).

How to get permitted

Step-by-step guide for Miramar

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Step 1

Obtain State DBPR License

Register with the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation as a Transient Public Lodging Establishment.

2-4 weeks$170
Documents needed
  • FEIN or SSN
  • Completed application
Official resource
Step 2

Register for Broward County TDT

Establish a Tourist Development Tax account with Broward County to remit the 6% local tax.

1 weekFree
Documents needed
  • Property address
  • Owner information
Official resource
Step 3

Apply for Broward County Business Tax Receipt

Obtain the mandatory county-level business license for rental operations.

1-2 weeks$45
Documents needed
  • State license copy
Official resource
Step 4

Submit Miramar Zoning Certificate of Use Application

Apply for a city-level Certificate of Use ensuring the property is zoned correctly for short-term rental use.

2 weeks$150
Documents needed
  • Site plan
  • Floor plan
Official resource
Step 5

Final City Registration and BTR

Complete the Miramar Vacation Rental Registration with the Police Department and pay the annual Business Tax Receipt fee.

2-3 weeks$500
Documents needed
  • State & County licenses
  • Proof of insurance
  • Local contact info
Official resource

Frequently asked questions

5 answered

Disclaimer

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.

Researched & verified by Learn STR at GoStudioM

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