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Host Presence Rule: Miami Gardens vs North Miami

How do host presence rule rules compare between Miami Gardens, FL and North Miami, FL?

Miami Gardens and North Miami have similar restriction levels.

Miami Gardens, FL

Miami-Dade County

Few Restrictions

Miami-Dade Ordinance 14-77 does not require host presence during short-term rental stays in unincorporated areas, but absentee whole-home rentals in single-family residential zones are sharply restricted by zoning compatibility rules.

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North Miami, FL

Miami-Dade County

Few Restrictions

Miami-Dade Ordinance 14-77 does not require host presence during short-term rental stays in unincorporated areas, but absentee whole-home rentals in single-family residential zones are sharply restricted by zoning compatibility rules.

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Key Facts Comparison

FactMiami GardensNorth Miami
Host presenceNot mandated countywideNot mandated countywide
Local contactRequired, 1-hour responseRequired, 1-hour response
Single-family zonesSTR effectively bannedSTR effectively banned
AuthorityOrd. 14-77, Ch. 33Ord. 14-77, Ch. 33

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Miami Gardens FAQ

Do I have to live at the property to rent it short-term?

No, but you must designate a 24/7 local responsible party who can respond to complaints within one hour and is listed in your registration.

Can I run an absentee Airbnb in a single-family neighborhood?

Generally no. Single-family zoning treats whole-home transient rentals as incompatible, and Ord. 14-77 plus zoning code make absentee operation in RU-1 nearly impossible.

North Miami FAQ

Do I have to live at the property to rent it short-term?

No, but you must designate a 24/7 local responsible party who can respond to complaints within one hour and is listed in your registration.

Can I run an absentee Airbnb in a single-family neighborhood?

Generally no. Single-family zoning treats whole-home transient rentals as incompatible, and Ord. 14-77 plus zoning code make absentee operation in RU-1 nearly impossible.

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