Miami Beach strictly regulates short-term rental occupancy, prohibiting STRs entirely in single-family homes and most residential zoning districts. Where permitted, occupancy is limited based on bedroom count, and the city aggressively enforces violations through its Code Compliance division.
Miami Beach prohibits short-term rentals (less than six months and one day) in all single-family homes and in multi-family residential buildings in certain zoning districts under the city's Resiliency Code. Where STRs are permitted in approved commercial and resort-zoned areas, operators must obtain a Certificate of Use, Business Tax Receipt, and Resort Tax Certificate. Occupancy limits are based on building and fire code capacities for the specific unit. The city employs dedicated STR enforcement teams and uses technology platforms to identify illegal listings. Properties advertised for events or parties face immediate enforcement action. The city's Practice Safe Renting initiative provides public education on legal requirements. A local responsible party must be available to respond to complaints. Miami Beach collects a 7% local option transient rental tax in addition to state taxes. Code Compliance at (305) 673-7555 handles STR violations.
STR violations are enforced aggressively by Code Compliance at (305) 673-7555. First-time violations for operating an illegal STR start at $20,000 and can reach $100,000 for repeat offenses. The city regularly monitors online platforms for unauthorized listings and conducts sting operations.
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