Taxes & Fees: Miami vs Miami Gardens
How do taxes & fees rules compare between Miami, FL and Miami Gardens, FL?
Miami and Miami Gardens have similar restriction levels.
Miami, FL
Miami-Dade County
City of Miami STR operators owe approximately 12-13% total tax: 6% county Convention and Tourist Tax plus 6% FL state sales tax plus any applicable county surtax. Platforms like Airbnb auto-collect most taxes.
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Miami-Dade County
Short-term rental hosts in Miami Gardens must collect and remit approximately 13% in combined taxes: 6% Florida state sales tax, 1% Miami-Dade County discretionary surtax, and 6% Broward/Miami-Dade tourist development tax. Hosts must register with the Florida Department of Revenue and obtain a landlord permit ($158).
View full Miami Gardens rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Miami | Miami Gardens |
|---|---|---|
| County Tax | 6% | - |
| FL Sales Tax | 6% | - |
| Total | ~12-13% | - |
| Platforms | Auto-collect most | - |
| BTR | Annual requirement | - |
| State Sales Tax | - | 6% |
| County Surtax | - | 1% |
| Tourist Dev. Tax | - | 6% |
| Total Combined Rate | - | ~13% |
| Landlord Permit | - | $158 every 2 years |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Miami FAQ
What taxes do Miami STRs owe?
Approximately 12-13% total: 6% county Convention and Tourist Tax plus 6% Florida state sales tax. Platforms like Airbnb auto-collect most of these.
Do I need to register for tax collection?
If using platforms that auto-collect, most taxes are handled. Otherwise, register with the FL Department of Revenue and Miami-Dade RER for tax collection obligations.
Miami Gardens FAQ
What taxes do Miami Gardens Airbnb hosts pay?
Hosts must collect approximately 13% in combined taxes: 6% Florida sales tax, 1% county surtax, and 6% tourist development tax.
Does Airbnb collect taxes automatically?
Airbnb may collect and remit certain taxes automatically, but hosts should verify which taxes are covered and ensure all required taxes are paid.
Where do I register to collect rental taxes?
Register with the Florida Department of Revenue to obtain a sales tax certificate and collect required taxes on rental income.
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