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Miami vs. Miami Beach: short-term-rental rules
Both are in Florida, but the rules differ. Miami is currently the more permissive of the two for short-term rentals (Allowed with registration), while Miami Beach is tighter (Restricted).
| Rule | Miami | Miami Beach |
|---|---|---|
| STR status | Allowed with registration | Restricted |
| City license / registration | City of Miami Certificate of Use (CU); City of Miami Business Tax Receipt (BTR); Miami 21 Lodging-Zone Verification | Miami Beach Business Tax Receipt (BTR) for Short-Term Rental; Miami Beach Resort Tax Registration / Certificate; Miami Beach Certificate of Use |
| Primary residence | Not specified | Not specified |
| Minimum stay | No set minimum | No set minimum |
| Lodging tax | ~13.0% total | ~11.0% total |
| Enforcement | Active | Active |
For most hosts, Miami is the easier of the two to operate in today, but confirm the specifics — rules change, and the "Restricted" status in Miami Beach may still allow rentals under the right conditions. Open each full record for the cited, dated details.
Full Miami rules Full Miami Beach rules
Frequently asked questions
Is short-term renting easier in Miami or Miami Beach?
Miami is currently the more permissive (Allowed with registration) versus Miami Beach (Restricted). Verify against each city's full record, since rules change.
Do both Miami and Miami Beach require a license or registration?
Miami: yes — City of Miami Certificate of Use (CU); City of Miami Business Tax Receipt (BTR); Miami 21 Lodging-Zone Verification. Miami Beach: yes — Miami Beach Business Tax Receipt (BTR) for Short-Term Rental; Miami Beach Resort Tax Registration / Certificate; Miami Beach Certificate of Use.
Which has lower lodging taxes, Miami or Miami Beach?
Miami Beach is lower at ~11.0% total. Combined lodging tax stacks state + local rates; see each record for the breakdown and who remits.
Informational summary of publicly available sources; not legal advice. Verify against each jurisdiction's official sources.