Short-term rental permit rules in Miami-Dade County, FL — also called Airbnb permits, vacation rental licenses, or STR registration — list the application steps, fees, and operating requirements for hosting.
Miami-Dade County requires a Certificate of Use from the Department of Regulatory and Economic Resources for all short-term vacation rentals in unincorporated areas under Section 33-28. Florida law (SB 280, 2023) allows counties to require registration.
No short-term vacation rental in unincorporated Miami-Dade County is permitted without a Certificate of Use issued by the Department of Regulatory and Economic Resources (RER). Applications are filed at the Permitting and Inspection Center at 11805 SW 26th Street or online. Applicants must provide attestation of registration with the Florida Department of Revenue for tax purposes, a Florida vacation rental license or intent to obtain one, and liability insurance coverage. The Certificate of Use is valid for one year and must be renewed annually. Properties are subject to inspection upon issuance or renewal. Florida Statute Section 509.032 preempts local STR bans since 2011, but SB 280 (2023) allows reasonable regulation.
Operating without a Certificate of Use is subject to civil penalties under Chapter 8CC of the Miami-Dade County Code. Fines accrue daily until compliance is achieved. A lien may be placed on the property.
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