Miami-Dade County, FL Short-Term Rentals: Noise Rules (2026)
Key Facts
- Scope
- Unincorporated Miami-Dade County (UMSA) only
- Amplified sound
- Banned outdoors at vacation rentals, any time
- General noise standard
- Section 21-28 loud/excessive noise ban
- First offense fine
- $100 civil penalty
- Repeat offense fine
- Up to $2,500 within 24 months
Summary
Miami-Dade County bans outdoor amplified sound at unincorporated vacation rentals at any time and requires guests to follow the county's general noise ordinance, with fines up to $2,500 for repeat violations.
(10)Noise. All transient occupants shall abide by section 21-28 of this code, which prohibits unreasonably loud, excessive, unnecessary, or unusual noise. In addition, outdoor amplified sound at a vacation rental shall not be permitted at any time.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 135).
Full Breakdown
In unincorporated Miami-Dade County (UMSA), vacation rental hosts and guests must comply with the county's general noise ordinance (Section 21-28) against unreasonably loud, excessive or unusual noise, and outdoor amplified sound is barred at a vacation rental at all times, day or night. The rule sits inside the county's vacation rental Certificate of Use ordinance (Section 33-28(D)(10)), which also requires the responsible party to notify guests of local noise and nuisance rules before they check in. Violations carry escalating civil penalties: $100 for a first offense, $1,000 for a second, and $2,500 for a third or later offense within 24 months.
Violations & Fines
Outdoor amplified sound at any time, or unreasonably loud/excessive noise violating Section 21-28, at a vacation rental in unincorporated Miami-Dade County - civil fines of $100 to $2,500 per offense.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does this noise rule apply in the City of Miami or Miami Beach?
Can a vacation rental host play music outside at their property?
What happens on a third noise violation at the same rental?
Sources & Official References
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