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Miami, FL short-term-rental rules
Miami-Dade County requires every short-term vacation rental operator to obtain a Certificate of Use (CU) before listing or advertising the property on any peer-to-peer platform, under Section 33-28 of the Miami-Dade County Code.
What does Miami, FL require?
Miami-Dade County requires every short-term vacation rental operator to obtain a Certificate of Use (CU) before listing or advertising the property on any peer-to-peer platform, under Section 33-28 of the Miami-Dade County Code.
How much is the Miami permit fee?
$246.78 total upfront: Certificate $139.44 + Inspection $97.84 + Surcharge $17.42. A new CU must be obtained annually at the same cost.
How often do I renew?
Annual. The Certificate of Use is valid for one year and must be renewed at the same cost each year.
Does it have to be my primary residence?
Only for properties designated Estate or Low Density Residential on the CDMP Land Use Plan Map: the responsible party must reside in the property for more than six months per calendar year. No residency restriction applies in other land use categories.
What else should I know?
- Violation reapplication adds a $231.90 fee plus double the CU cost.
- In Estate or Low Density Residential land use categories, the responsible party must reside in the property for more than six months per calendar year. No residency restriction applies in other land use categories.
Source: Miami-Dade County (official .gov) — Short-Term Vacation Rentals, Section 33-28 of the Miami-Dade County Code. Verified as of July 5, 2026. Rules change, so confirm the current requirement with your city before you submit.
Miami, FL short-term-rental permit questions
- Do I need a permit to run a short-term rental in Miami, FL?
- Miami-Dade County requires every short-term vacation rental operator to obtain a Certificate of Use (CU) before listing or advertising the property on any peer-to-peer platform, under Section 33-28 of the Miami-Dade County Code.
- How much does a Miami short-term-rental permit cost?
- $246.78 total upfront: Certificate $139.44 + Inspection $97.84 + Surcharge $17.42. A new CU must be obtained annually at the same cost.
- How often do I renew my Miami short-term-rental registration?
- Annual. The Certificate of Use is valid for one year and must be renewed at the same cost each year.
- Does my Miami short-term rental have to be my primary residence?
- Only for properties designated Estate or Low Density Residential on the CDMP Land Use Plan Map: the responsible party must reside in the property for more than six months per calendar year. No residency restriction applies in other land use categories.
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