Miami Shores, Florida

Short-Term Rental Regulations — Miami-Dade County

Allowed (Permit Required)

STR Status

Permit: Required
County-level data: No city-specific ordinance found. Showing regulations for Miami-Dade County which apply to this area.
✓ Verified against the official ordinance.View source· Last verified 6/17/2026
2500 ftBuffer Distance

Permit & Licensing

Permit RequiredYes
License Cost$246.78 total ($139.44 CU + $97.84 inspection + $17.42 surcharge)
Renewalannual
Business License RequiredNot specified
WaitlistYes

Owner Requirements

Owner Occupancy RequiredNot specified
Primary Residence RequiredNot specified
Insurance RequiredNot specified

Limits & Restrictions

Density / Distance Cap2500 ft
Parking RequiredNot specified

Taxes & Fees

Transient Occupancy Tax / TOTContact city for rates

Zoning Restrictions

  • yes — owner-occupancy required in Estate or Low Density Residential zones; no residency restrictions in other land use categories

Official Sources

miamidade.gov/building/standards/residential-short-term-vacation-rentals.asp
Data confidence: 55%Last updated: June 17, 2026

Short-term rental rules in Miami Shores, Florida

Miami Shores, Florida has no separate city ordinance, so Miami-Dade County rules apply — under which short-term rentals are allowed with a permit. Operators must obtain a permit (fee: $246.78 total ($139.44 CU + $9).

Frequently asked questions

Are short-term rentals allowed in Miami Shores, Florida?

Short-term rentals (including Airbnb and Vrbo) are allowed with a permit in Miami Shores, Florida.

Do I need a permit to run an Airbnb in Miami Shores?

A short-term rental permit is required, the fee is $246.78 total ($139.44 CU + $9.

Where do these Miami Shores short-term rental rules come from?

These details are verified against Miami Shores's official short-term rental ordinance and updated when the rules change.

Always verify before you buy. Short-term-rental rules change often and may not be fully current here. Confirm directly with Miami Shores, Miami-Dade County, or Florida authorities — and consult a qualified attorney — before purchasing property or operating an STR. This is not legal advice.