Miami-Dade County vacation rental regulations under Section 33-28 require compliance with building code occupancy limits. Maximum occupancy is determined by the number of bedrooms and egress capabilities of the unit.
Short-term vacation rental occupancy in unincorporated Miami-Dade County is governed by Section 33-28 and Florida Building Code occupancy standards. Maximum occupancy is based on the number of bedrooms, available egress, and building code requirements for the property type. Each sleeping room must have adequate egress windows or doors per fire safety standards. The Certificate of Use application requires documentation of the number of bedrooms and maximum occupancy. Properties must not exceed the capacity established during the CU application process. Parking requirements are tied to occupancy capacity.
Exceeding posted occupancy limits may trigger fire safety enforcement. Certificate of Use may be revoked for repeated overcrowding violations. Neighbors can report overcrowding through 311.
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