Source-checked permit guide · Miami Beach, FL
It depends on the address. Miami Beach prohibits vacation or short-term rentals in all single-family homes and in many multifamily districts; an eligible property needs the city registrations before operation.
Last reviewed September 20, 2026 · Official source: City of Miami Beach
At a glance
The city defines these rentals as periods shorter than six months and one day, then prohibits them in all single-family homes and in many multifamily locations. Zoning must be checked before registration.
As published by City of Miami Beach · Reviewed September 20, 2026 · Verify current
An eligible property must obtain both a Vacation or Short-Term Rental Business Tax Receipt and a Resort Tax account. The city does not present those registrations as one universal flat fee.
As published by City of Miami Beach · Reviewed September 20, 2026 · Verify current
Miami Beach says City Code Section 102-386 requires the Business Tax Receipt and Resort Tax numbers to appear in every advertisement or listing for the rental.
As published by City of Miami Beach · Reviewed September 20, 2026 · Verify current
Address-level verification
This summary was checked against materials published by City of Miami Beach. Read the official program page and ask Finance Department, Business Tax Receipt and Resort Tax programs to confirm the current rule for the specific property.
Not legal advice. This page summarizes a primary government source reviewed on September 20, 2026; it is not a permit decision or a guarantee that the source remains current. Requirements can vary by address, zoning, ownership, and proposed use. Confirm the current rule with City of Miami Beach and appropriate counsel before buying, listing, advising, or operating. The STR Permit Explainer can help prepare a research checklist.
FAQ
It depends on the address. Miami Beach prohibits vacation or short-term rentals in all single-family homes and in many multifamily districts; an eligible property needs the city registrations before operation. Confirm the current rule for the exact address and proposed use with City of Miami Beach before relying on this summary.
Vacation or short-term rental Business Tax Receipt and Resort Tax account. The responsible office is Finance Department, Business Tax Receipt and Resort Tax programs. The official overview does not publish one flat permit price; charges depend on the required Business Tax Receipt and Resort Tax registration. Verify the current total with the Finance Department.
Miami Beach City Code Section 102-386 and Resiliency Code Sections 7.5.4.13(d)(E) and 7.5.4.11(a). Open the official source and confirm any amendments, effective dates, zoning conditions, and address-specific requirements.
No. This source-checked summary and RealtrAI's STR Permit Explainer are research aids, not legal advice or a current-rule guarantee. Confirm the requirements with City of Miami Beach and qualified counsel.
The STR Permit Explainer creates an informational draft. Verify every current rule with the official jurisdiction and qualified counsel.
