Hialeah enforces occupancy limits for short-term rentals based on the Florida Building Code and local zoning regulations. Maximum occupancy is generally calculated by bedroom count and square footage. The city's dense residential character and code enforcement presence ensure compliance in neighborhoods.
Hialeah regulates short-term rental occupancy through the Florida Building Code (which sets occupancy based on square footage and egress capacity) and local nuisance ordinances. Typical occupancy limits follow the standard of two persons per bedroom plus two additional guests. The city's zoning code restricts STR operations in certain residential districts. Overcrowding complaints are handled by Code Compliance, which can issue citations. Maximum overnight occupancy must align with the dwelling's certificate of occupancy and fire safety capacity. Properties in dense residential areas face heightened scrutiny given Hialeah's population density exceeding 12,000 people per square mile.
Exceeding occupancy limits can result in code enforcement citations with fines starting at $100 per violation. Repeat violations may lead to STR registration revocation. Fire safety violations involving overcrowding carry additional penalties. Contact Code Compliance at (305) 556-8380.
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