Taxes & Fees: Miami vs North Miami
How do taxes & fees rules compare between Miami, FL and North Miami, FL?
Miami has fewer restrictions than North Miami.
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.
View full Miami rules →North Miami, FL
Miami-Dade County
North Miami imposes strict limitations on short-term rentals under Chapters 5 and 29. Rental advertisements for periods less than 3 months are prohibited, and rentals of 3 months or less (or renting more than 4 times in 12 months) are banned. Operators must hold a Certificate of Use and Business Tax Receipt. Florida imposes a 6% transient rental tax plus Miami-Dade County's 6% Tourist Development Tax on qualifying rentals of 6 months or less.
View full North Miami rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Miami | North Miami |
|---|---|---|
| County Tax | 6% | 6% Tourist Development Tax |
| FL Sales Tax | 6% | - |
| Total | ~12-13% | - |
| Platforms | Auto-collect most | - |
| BTR | Annual requirement | - |
| Minimum Lease | - | 3 months in single-family zones |
| Max Rentals/Year | - | 4 times in 12-month period |
| State Tax | - | 6% transient rental tax (182 nights or less) |
| License Required | - | Certificate of Use + Business Tax Receipt |
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.
North Miami FAQ
Can I operate an Airbnb in North Miami?
Short-term rentals of less than 3 months are effectively prohibited in single-family zones in North Miami. Advertising rentals for less than 3 months is also banned. A limited number of grandfathered properties under Ordinance 2009-25 may operate short-term rentals with proper licensing.
What taxes apply to rental properties in North Miami?
Rentals of 182 nights or less are subject to Florida's 6% transient rental tax plus Miami-Dade County's 6% Tourist Development Tax. Property owners must also collect and remit these taxes to the state and county.
What licenses do I need to rent my property in North Miami?
You need a Certificate of Use and Business Tax Receipt from the City of North Miami under Chapter 11. If renting for less than 30 days, you must also register with the Florida DBPR and obtain a state vacation rental license.
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