Hialeah STR operators owe approximately 12-13% total tax: 6% Miami-Dade Convention and Tourist Tax plus 6% FL state sales tax. Platforms like Airbnb auto-collect most taxes.
STR operators in Hialeah must collect and remit taxes. Miami-Dade County levies 6% Convention and Tourist Tax. Florida state sales tax of 6% also applies. Total approximately 12-13%. Platforms auto-collect most taxes. Registration with FL Department of Revenue required for non-platform operators. This taxes fees rule under Hialeah's short term rentals ordinances applies to properties within Hialeah city limits. For current statutory text, amendments, enforcement procedures, fines, appeal options, and any exemptions that may apply to your situation, contact Hialeah code enforcement directly or consult the official Florida municipal code library. Ordinances change periodically; always verify with local staff before relying on summary information.
Failure to collect/remit taxes: penalties, interest, and back-tax assessments from county and state.
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Hialeah follows Miami-Dade Code §33-124.1 for commercial-vehicle parking in residential zones: Cat. 1 (taxis/marked vans under 8 ft): max 2 per home; Cat. 2 ...
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Hialeah driveways follow county standards: 20 feet minimum for two-way, 14 feet for one-way. Vehicles must not block sidewalks or rights-of-way.
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Hialeah allows chain link, concrete block, wood, and aluminum per Section 33-11. All must meet HVHZ wind standards. Concrete block most common in South Florida.
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Hialeah requires building permits for retaining walls per the Florida Building Code. Walls over 4 feet in height require engineered plans. All retaining wall...
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Dogs in Hialeah must be leashed off private property under Miami-Dade Section 5-20. Unsterilized: $150 fine. Sterilized: $50. Off-leash in designated parks o...
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Hialeah enforces the Florida Building Code Residential Section R314 and NFPA 72 for smoke alarms. Alarms are required in every sleeping room, outside sleepin...
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