Night Caps: Hialeah vs Homestead

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.

Is there a limit on how many nights I can rent my Homestead property?

No. Homestead does not impose annual night caps on short-term rentals. Florida law preempts cities from imposing such restrictions.

Can Homestead limit how often I rent on Airbnb?

No. Under Florida Statute Section 509.032, the city cannot impose night caps or frequency limits that would effectively ban vacation rentals.

Do I still need a license if I only rent a few times a year?

Yes. Regardless of rental frequency, you need a local business tax receipt and DBPR vacation rental license. Taxes must be collected for every rental night.