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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.
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Frequently asked questions
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Informational summary of publicly available sources; not legal advice. Verify against each jurisdiction's official sources.