Miami Gardens, FL Short-Term Rentals: Registration Rules (2026)

A short-term vacation rental is any dwelling unit or residence including, but not limited to, any unit or group of units in a condominium, cooperative or apartment building that is rented in whole or in part to a transient occupant for a period of less than 30 days or one calendar month, whichever is less. Complete standards and requirements for short-term vacation rentals can be found in Section 33-28 of the Miami-Dade County Code. [...] Vacation rentals must be licensed by the State of Florida, including registration with the Florida Department of Revenue for tax purposes, and must comply with all applicable state laws. [...] Responsible parties must obtain a Certificate of Use (CU) prior to listing and advertising the property on any peer-to-peer platform. The cost is $139.44 per certificate. Upon applying for a CU, a property inspection will be scheduled. The cost for the inspection is $97.84, plus a $17.42 surcharge, for a total of $246.78. A new CU must be obtained annually at the same cost. [...] The maximum overnight occupancy for vacation rentals is up to a maximum of 2 persons per bedroom, plus 2 additional persons per property, up to a maximum of 12 persons, excluding children under 3 years of age. [...] Operating a vacation rental without a Certificate of Use is a violation of the County Code and the civil penalty schedule is as follows: 1st Offense = $100; 2nd Offense within 24 months of 1st offense = $1,000; 3rd Offense within 24 months of most recent of the preceding offenses as well as subsequent offenses = $2,500.