Registration Rules: Homestead vs Miami

How do I register my Homestead property as a vacation rental?

Get a city business tax receipt, apply for a DBPR vacation rental license (requires fire inspection), register for sales tax with FL DOR, and register for tourist development tax with Miami-Dade County.

Does my Homestead STR need a fire inspection?

Yes. The Florida DBPR requires a fire and life safety inspection by the local fire authority before issuing a vacation rental license. Contact Homestead Fire at (305) 224-4600.

How often do I renew my STR registrations?

The city business tax receipt is annual. DBPR licenses require periodic renewal. Tax registrations remain active until you notify the agencies that you have stopped renting.

What licenses do I need to run an Airbnb in the City of Miami?

You need a City of Miami Certificate of Use, a Business Tax Receipt, a Florida DBPR Vacation Rental License under FS 509.241, and registration for the 6% Miami-Dade Tourist Development Tax plus 7% state sales tax.

Can I run a short-term rental in a T3 single-family neighborhood in Miami?

No. The Miami 21 zoning code generally limits vacation rentals to T4, T5, T6, and CI-HD transect zones. T3 zones, which cover most low-density single-family areas, do not permit short-term rentals.

What are the Certificate of Use application fees in Miami?

Fees change annually. Confirm current Certificate of Use, inspection, and renewal fees with the City of Miami Building Department before applying, since the city and Miami-Dade County publish separate fee schedules.