Miramar's Short-Term Rentals: The Rules That Matter
Every city handles short-term rentals a little differently. In Miramar, Florida, there are 8 distinct rules that residents and property owners should be aware of. Some are stricter than what neighboring cities enforce, and others are more relaxed. Here is what you need to know.
Registration Rules
Miramar requires vacation-rental operators to obtain a city Business Tax Receipt (BTR) and register the property with the Miramar Police Department under the Bed & Breakfast / Short-Term Rentals / Vacation Rentals program. A state DBPR vacation rental license under F.S. 509.241 is also required. F.S. 509.032(7)(b) preempts any local ban or duration/frequency cap, but registration and tax-collection rules remain enforceable.
Key details: STR Definition: >3 rentals/year for <30 days. City Registration: Miramar PD Bed & Breakfast / STR / Vacation Rental application. Business Tax Receipt: Required; BTR Office (954) 602-3061. BTR Renewal: Annual; due September 30. Zoning Approval: Certificate of Use required.
Operating without a City BTR is a code violation under Chapter 21 enforceable by Miramar Code Compliance with daily fines under F.S. Ch. 162 and back-tax assessments. Operating without a DBPR vacation rental license is enforceable by DBPR with administrative fines and license suspension under F.S. Ch. 509.
Insurance Requirements
Miramar requires a Business Tax Receipt and zoning certificate of use for short-term rentals. FL DBPR licensing required for stays under 30 days. No city-specific insurance mandate beyond state requirements. Registration with Miramar Police Department required.
Key details: City Insurance Mandate: No specific city requirement. BTR Required: Yes. Police Registration: Required. State License: DBPR under FL Ch. 509. Zoning CU: Required.
Operating without BTR and registration is a code violation. DBPR violations carry state penalties.
Night Caps
Miramar imposes no annual night cap or minimum-stay requirement on vacation rentals. Florida Statute 509.032(7)(b) preempts any local ordinance enacted on or after June 1, 2011 that regulates the duration or frequency of vacation rentals. Stays of less than 30 days remain subject to the 6% Broward Tourist Development Tax and 6% state transient rental sales tax under F.S. 125.0104 and 212.03.
Key details: Annual Night Cap: None; preempted. Minimum Stay: None; preempted. State Preemption: F.S. 509.032(7)(b). STR Trigger: >3 rentals/year for <30 days. Broward Tourist Development Tax: 6%.
Because no local cap exists, there are no per-night enforcement actions. Failure to remit Broward TDT or state sales tax on rentals under 30 days triggers a 10%/month penalty (max 50%, minimum $50) plus interest under F.S. 212.12 and 125.0104, enforceable by the Broward County Records, Taxes & Treasury Division and the Florida Department of Revenue.
If you are coming from a city with tighter rules, you will find Miramar gives residents more flexibility on night caps.
Permit Requirements
Short-term rentals (rented 3+ times/year for under 30 days) are permitted in Miramar. Hosts must register with the Miramar Police Department, obtain a Business Tax Receipt, a zoning certificate of use, and a state DBPR license.
Key details: Police Registration: Required — Miramar PD. Business Tax Receipt: Required from city. Zoning Certificate: Required. State License: DBPR required (FL §509.013).
Operating without required licenses subject to code enforcement action. Contact Building, Planning & Zoning at (954) 602-3264.
Noise Rules
Short-term rentals in Miramar must comply with Chapter 13 noise provisions. Playing music/devices that disturb neighbors prohibited 11 PM-7 AM. No specific noise detection device required (unlike Hollywood). The Code Compliance Division handles complaints.
Key details: Quiet Hours: 11 PM – 7 AM. Noise Monitor: Not required (unlike Hollywood). Enforcement: Code Compliance + Police. Governing Code: Ch. 13 Miscellaneous Offenses. Contact: 954-602-3174.
Noise violations result in police and code compliance citations. Repeat violations may affect rental permits.
Occupancy Limits
Miramar regulates STR occupancy through the Land Development Code and BTR application. Properties rented under 30 days more than 3 times per year require DBPR licensing. Occupancy determined by bedroom count. Compliance with building and fire codes required.
Key details: Definition: <30 days, >3 times/year. Occupancy Basis: Bedroom count per building code. DBPR License: Required. Zoning CU: Reviews compliance. Fire Code: Occupancy standards apply.
Exceeding occupancy limits is a code and fire safety violation. BTR and zoning approvals may be revoked.
Parking Rules
Rental guests must park on paved surfaces. No commercial vehicles or derelict vehicles on residential property. Grass parking prohibited. Code Compliance enforces parking as part of property maintenance standards.
Key details: Surface: Paved only. Grass Parking: Prohibited. Commercial Vehicles: Not on residential property. Enforcement: Code Compliance. Contact: 954-602-3174.
Grass parking and commercial vehicles on residential property are common code violations.
Taxes & Fees
STR hosts must collect 6% FL sales tax, 1% Broward County surtax, and 6% tourist development tax (~13% total). Registration with FL Dept. of Revenue required. BTR from Miramar required. Some platforms collect taxes automatically.
Key details: State Sales Tax: 6%. County Surtax: 1%. Tourist Tax: 6%. Total Rate: ~13%. Registration: FL Dept. of Revenue.
Failure to collect/remit taxes: FL DOR penalties including back taxes, interest, and fines.
The Bottom Line
Miramar's short-term rentals rules are a mixed bag. Some areas are strict, others are relaxed, and the details matter. The best approach is to check the specific rule that applies to your situation rather than assuming Miramar is broadly strict or permissive.
All of the above reflects Miramar's municipal code as of our last review. If you need specifics on fines, exemptions, or filing requirements, the detailed ordinance pages linked above have the full breakdown.