Airbnb Host Services: Miami, FL

Hosting an Airbnb in Miami, FL: what to know

Miami is really several markets at once. The City of Miami, Miami Beach and the other municipalities in Miami-Dade County each have their own rules, and many of the best-located units are in condo towers where the association decides whether rentals are allowed. This guide focuses on the City of Miami, which covers areas like Brickell, Downtown, Edgewater, Wynwood, Little Havana and Coconut Grove.

Short-term rental rules and taxes

As of 2026, the City of Miami lays out a multi-step process to operate a short-term rental legally:

• Check zoning first. Single-family homes and duplexes in T3 and T4-R transect zones are not eligible, and some overlay districts add restrictions.
• Get a Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation lodging license.
• Pass required building inspections and obtain a Certificate of Use from the Zoning Department, renewed every year.
• Get a city Business Tax Receipt, also renewed every year.
• For condos and apartments, your association must certify an operational management plan covering lobby procedures, a 24-hour contact and housekeeping.

Miami-Dade County charges a 6% tourist tax on short stays in most of the county, made up of convention development, tourist development and professional sports facilities taxes. Miami Beach, Surfside and Bal Harbour have different structures. The county has agreements with Airbnb, Vrbo and a few other platforms to collect and remit, so if you book only through those, you may not need your own county account. Direct bookings require you to register and file monthly. Florida state sales tax also applies. Verify with the city and county, since rules change.

What turnover cleaning costs in Miami

We did not find a reliable published price survey for Miami turnovers, so compare quotes. In high-rise buildings, the cost of a clean depends on logistics as much as size: service elevator access, loading dock rules, guest registration at the front desk and paid parking all add time. Humidity is another factor. Cleaners should watch for mold around AC vents and bathrooms, and beach gear and sand add work in waterfront units.

When to book help

Peak season runs roughly from December through April, when snowbirds and winter travelers arrive. Art Basel in early December and Miami Music Week with Ultra in March are among the busiest weeks of the year. Summer is slower and hotter, and hurricane season runs June through November. Book reliable help before December, and agree on a storm plan for balconies and outdoor furniture.

How to choose a cleaner or co-host here

• Ask whether they already work in your building and know its rules on elevators, deliveries and guest check-in.
• Confirm a co-host understands the Certificate of Use and BTR renewal cycle.
• Ask how they handle bilingual guest communication, since many visitors speak Spanish or Portuguese.
• For direct bookings, confirm who files county tourist tax.

Miami Airbnb host FAQ

Q: Can I Airbnb my single-family home in the City of Miami?

Not if it is in a T3 or T4-R zone. Check the city's zoning map, then follow the Certificate of Use and Business Tax Receipt process.

Q: Does Airbnb collect Miami-Dade tourist tax?

Yes. Miami-Dade has a collection agreement with Airbnb. You still file for any direct bookings.

Q: Do Miami Beach rules match the City of Miami?

No. Miami Beach is a separate city with its own short-term rental rules and taxes. Check with Miami Beach directly.

Sources:

• City of Miami: How to convert to a short-term rental
• Miami-Dade County: Tourist and restaurant taxes