Night Caps: Homestead vs Miami Beach
How do night caps rules compare between Homestead, FL and Miami Beach, FL?
Homestead has fewer restrictions than Miami Beach.
Homestead, FL
Miami-Dade County
Homestead does not impose annual night caps or limits on how many nights per year a property can be rented as a short-term rental. Florida law preempts cities from imposing overly restrictive STR limitations. Operators must maintain valid business tax receipts and state licenses regardless of rental frequency.
View full Homestead rules →Miami Beach, FL
Miami-Dade County
Miami Beach does not impose an annual night cap, but Sec. 142-1111(a) bans any rental of less than six months and one day in most residential zones (RM-1, RM-PRD, RM-PRD-2, RPS-1, RPS-2, CD-1, RO, RO-3, TH) unless a specific grandfathered exemption applies. The Collins Waterfront Local Historic District exemption requires a minimum seven-night reservation, and no unit may be re-rented more frequently than once every seven days.
View full Miami Beach rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Homestead | Miami Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Night Cap | None — no annual limit | - |
| State Preemption | FL Statute 509.032 | - |
| License Required | Yes, regardless of frequency | - |
| Tax Collection | Required for all rental nights | - |
| Contact | (305) 224-4800 Code Compliance | - |
| Annual Night Cap | - | None; preempted by F.S. 509.032(7)(b) |
| Minimum Stay (Most Residential) | - | 6 months + 1 day (Sec. 142-1111(a)) |
| Eligible Zoning Districts | - | RM-1, RM-PRD, RM-PRD-2, RPS-1, RPS-2, CD-1, RO, RO-3, TH |
| Collins Waterfront Exemption Minimum | - | 7-night reservation |
| Turnover Cap | - | No more than once every 7 days |
| Single-Family (RS) | - | STRs banned; no exemption |
| Written Agreement | - | Required; retained 1 year |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Homestead FAQ
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.
Miami Beach FAQ
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