Night Caps: Doral vs Hialeah

How many times per year can I rent my Doral home short-term?

The City of Doral allows no more than three (3) short-term rental registrations per property in any 12-month period, with each rental lasting between 7 days and 6 months. Stays under 7 days are prohibited. A new registration with Code Compliance is required for each rental period. Confirm the current limit with the Doral Code Compliance Department at 305-593-6700.

Why can Doral cap short-term rentals when Florida preempts new STR rules?

Florida Statute 509.032(7)(b) only preempts city STR-specific ordinances adopted after June 1, 2011. Doral incorporated in 2003, so its short-term rental restrictions, including the three-rentals-per-12-months cap and the 7-day minimum stay, are treated as pre-existing local rules that the state preserves. The DBPR license under FS 509.241 still applies on top of the city rules.

Is there a limit on how many nights I can rent my Hialeah property short-term?

No. Neither Hialeah nor Miami-Dade County imposes an annual night cap. Florida Statute 509.032(7)(b) preempts cities from regulating the duration or frequency of vacation rental stays unless the ordinance predates June 1, 2011.

Are there any time-based STR restrictions in Hialeah?

Stays of 30 days or longer fall outside the short-term rental definition entirely. Estate and Low-Density Residential zones require the responsible party to reside on the property for more than 6 months per year, which functionally limits how it can be operated.