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Coral Gables vs Miami Gardens

How do taxes & fees rules compare between Coral Gables, FL and Miami Gardens, FL?

Miami Gardens has fewer restrictions than Coral Gables.

Coral Gables, FL

Miami-Dade County

Heavy Restrictions

Short-term rentals in Coral Gables single-family residential districts are prohibited under the Zoning Code. Where permitted in commercial and mixed-use zones, operators must collect Florida sales tax (6%), Miami-Dade tourist development tax (6%), and Miami-Dade convention tax (2%), totaling approximately 14% in taxes on rental income.

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Miami Gardens, FL

Miami-Dade County

Some Restrictions

Short-term rental hosts in Miami Gardens must collect and remit approximately 13% in combined taxes: 6% Florida state sales tax, 1% Miami-Dade County discretionary surtax, and 6% Broward/Miami-Dade tourist development tax. Hosts must register with the Florida Department of Revenue and obtain a landlord permit ($158).

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Key Facts Comparison

FactCoral GablesMiami Gardens
Residential DistrictsShort-term rentals prohibited-
FL Sales Tax6%-
Tourist Tax6% + 2% convention-
License RequiredDBPR Public Lodging-
Business Tax ReceiptRequired from City-
State Sales Tax-6%
County Surtax-1%
Tourist Dev. Tax-6%
Total Combined Rate-~13%
Landlord Permit-$158 every 2 years

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Coral Gables FAQ

Are short-term rentals allowed in Coral Gables?

Short-term rentals are prohibited in single-family residential districts under the Zoning Code. They are permitted only in Mixed-Use, Industrial, and Commercial zones with proper licensing and tax compliance.

What taxes apply to short-term rentals in Coral Gables?

Operators must collect Florida sales tax (6%), Miami-Dade tourist development tax (6%), and convention tax (2%), totaling approximately 14% on all rental income including cleaning fees.

What licenses are needed for a legal short-term rental in Coral Gables?

You need a Florida DBPR Public Lodging Establishment License if renting fewer than 30 days more than three times per year, plus a City of Coral Gables Business Tax Receipt.

Miami Gardens FAQ

What taxes do Miami Gardens Airbnb hosts pay?

Hosts must collect approximately 13% in combined taxes: 6% Florida sales tax, 1% county surtax, and 6% tourist development tax.

Does Airbnb collect taxes automatically?

Airbnb may collect and remit certain taxes automatically, but hosts should verify which taxes are covered and ensure all required taxes are paid.

Where do I register to collect rental taxes?

Register with the Florida Department of Revenue to obtain a sales tax certificate and collect required taxes on rental income.

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