Registration Rules: Doral vs Miami Gardens

Do I need to register my Doral Airbnb with the city?

Yes. The City of Doral requires every short-term/vacation rental to obtain a Certificate of Use from the Code Compliance Department before listing. Because Doral incorporated in 2003, its STR registration rules predate the June 1, 2011 cutoff in Florida Statute 509.032(7)(b) and are not preempted by the state. You also need a DBPR Vacation Rental Dwelling license under FS 509.241 and a Miami-Dade Tourist Development Tax account.

How much does a Doral short-term rental Certificate of Use cost?

The initial Certificate of Use application is approximately $136.17, and the annual renewal fee is approximately $36.70. You will also need to budget for a DBPR Vacation Rental Dwelling license under FS 509.241 plus the 6% Miami-Dade Tourist Development Tax and 7% state sales tax. Confirm current fees with Doral Code Compliance at 305-593-6700 before applying.

Do I need to register my Miami Gardens short-term rental?

Yes. You need a Miami-Dade County Certificate of Use, a Miami Gardens Landlord Permit, a DBPR vacation rental license under FS 509.241, and Florida Department of Revenue tax registration. Confirm zoning with Miami Gardens Building & Zoning at 305-622-8000.

Why can't Miami Gardens ban short-term rentals outright?

Florida Statute 509.032(7)(b) preempts cities from prohibiting vacation rentals or regulating duration/frequency unless the ordinance was adopted on or before June 1, 2011. Miami Gardens incorporated in 2003 with no qualifying STR ordinance, so it cannot impose new bans, only neutral registration and safety rules.