Registration Rules: Miami Gardens vs North Miami

Do I need to register my Miami Gardens short-term rental?

Yes. You need a Miami-Dade County Certificate of Use, a Miami Gardens Landlord Permit, a DBPR vacation rental license under FS 509.241, and Florida Department of Revenue tax registration. Confirm zoning with Miami Gardens Building & Zoning at 305-622-8000.

Why can't Miami Gardens ban short-term rentals outright?

Florida Statute 509.032(7)(b) preempts cities from prohibiting vacation rentals or regulating duration/frequency unless the ordinance was adopted on or before June 1, 2011. Miami Gardens incorporated in 2003 with no qualifying STR ordinance, so it cannot impose new bans, only neutral registration and safety rules.

Can I run an Airbnb in North Miami?

Generally no for stays under 3 months. The City of North Miami prohibits rentals of 3 months or less and prohibits any property from being rented more than 4 times in a 12-month period. Advertising sub-3-month stays is also prohibited and is enforced by Code Compliance.

Does North Miami have its own STR registration portal?

No. North Miami does not run a dedicated STR registration program. Lawful operators must hold a Florida DBPR vacation rental license under F.S. 509.241, a Miami-Dade County Local Business Tax Receipt, and a Tourist Development Tax account with the County Tax Collector.

How does Florida's state preemption affect this rule?

F.S. 509.032(7)(b) preempts local STR ordinances enacted on or after June 1, 2011 from regulating rental duration or frequency. North Miami enforces its restriction through pre-existing zoning and nuisance authority and continues to cite violations under that framework.