Night Caps: Homestead vs Miami

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.

Does Miami limit how many nights per year I can rent on Airbnb?

No. The City of Miami does not impose an annual night cap. Florida Statute 509.032(7)(b) preempts cities from regulating short-term rental duration or frequency through ordinances adopted after June 1, 2011.

Is there a minimum stay requirement in Miami?

The City of Miami does not impose a minimum stay through Miami 21. However, individual condo associations and HOAs commonly require 7-day, 30-day, or longer minimum rentals, and those private rules are independently enforceable.

Could Miami add a night cap in the future?

No, unless state law changes. Cities that did not have a duration or frequency restriction on the books by June 1, 2011 are preempted by FS 509.032(7)(b) from adding new caps.