Hialeah short-term rentals (rented more than 3 times per year for periods under 30 days) must obtain a Miami-Dade County Certificate of Use (CU), DBPR vacation rental license under FS 509.241, and remit 13% combined tourist + state sales tax. Florida FS 509.032(7)(b) preempts new city STR-specific bans.
Operators must register with Miami-Dade County and obtain a Certificate of Use ($139.44 initial, plus inspection fees totaling about $254.70 first year, $139.44 annual renewal). The CU produces a 10-digit certificate number that must appear on every listing (Airbnb, VRBO, etc.). State law requires a DBPR vacation rental license under FS 509.241. Operators must collect 6% Miami-Dade Tourist Development Tax plus 7% Florida sales tax (13% combined). Properties in Estate or Low-Density Residential zones require the responsible party to reside on-site at least 6 months per year. A local responsible party with 24/7 contact information must be designated. Confirm Hialeah-specific zoning requirements with Hialeah Planning and Zoning at (305) 883-8075.
Operating without a Certificate of Use or DBPR license can trigger Miami-Dade code enforcement fines, listing takedowns, and state DBPR penalties. Tax non-remittance accrues interest plus penalties from Florida Department of Revenue.
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