Miami Gardens, FL Short-Term Rentals: Occupancy Limits (2026)
Key Facts
- Occupancy Formula
- 2 per bedroom + 2 additional
- 3-Bedroom Example
- Maximum 8 guests
- Enforcement
- Code Enforcement Division
- Permit Required
- Landlord permit ($158)
- Applies To
- All residential rental properties
Summary
Miami Gardens enforces occupancy limits for short-term rentals at 2 persons per bedroom plus 2 additional people. This applies to all residential rental properties within the city. The limit is enforced through the landlord permit process and code enforcement.
A local law, ordinance, or regulation may not prohibit vacation rentals or regulate the duration or frequency of rental of vacation rentals. This paragraph does not apply to any local law, ordinance, or regulation adopted on or before June 1, 2011. (c) Paragraph (b) does not apply to any local law, ordinance, or regulation exclusively relating to property valuation as a criterion for vacation rental if the local law, ordinance, or regulation is required to be approved by the state land planning agency pursuant to an area of critical state concern designation. History. - ss. 1, 2, 9, ch. 6952, 1915; RGS 212, 213, 2130; s. 2, ch. 9264, 1923; CGL 245, 246, 3359; ss. 3, 4, ch. 16042, 1933; CGL 1936 Supp. 245, 246; s. 9, ch. 26945, 1951; s. 1, ch. 28129, 1953; ss. 1, 8, ch.
Full Breakdown
The City of Miami Gardens caps occupancy for short-term rental properties at 2 persons per bedroom plus 2 additional people. For example, a 3-bedroom property may host a maximum of 8 guests (6 + 2). This occupancy standard applies to all residential rental properties, whether rented on a short-term or long-term basis. The occupancy limit is a condition of the landlord permit and is enforced through the city's Code Enforcement Division. Exceeding occupancy limits may trigger noise, parking, and sanitation issues that compound enforcement actions.
Violations & Fines
Exceeding occupancy limits is a violation of the landlord permit conditions. Code Enforcement may issue citations with fines and, for repeated violations, may revoke the landlord permit.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources & Official References
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