Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Doral, FL

Airbnb listings are allowed in Doral, FL, but with restrictions. Short-term/vacation rentals are permitted as "seasonal resident" rentals only for periods of at least 7 days and up to 6 months; rentals under 7 days are prohibited. Registrations are required per rental period with a maximum of 3 registrations per property within any 12-month period. Required conditions include a 24/7 responsible-party emergency contact, proof of ownership, written notification to any applicable HOA, on‑driveway parking, adherence to noise/garbage rules, one fire extinguisher per 1,000 sq ft, and a Miami‑Dade Fire Department‑inspected fire sprinkler system; occupancy limited to no more than 2 people per available bed with a maximum of 8 overnight guests. A permit is required before you can host. These rules apply to all short-term rental platforms (Airbnb, Vrbo, Booking.com, etc.) — not just Airbnb specifically. See the official source linked on this page for full requirements. Last verified 2026-05-14.

Short-term/vacation rentals are permitted as "seasonal resident" rentals only for periods of at least 7 days and up to 6 months; rentals under 7 days are prohibited. Registrations are required per rental period with a maximum of 3 registrations per property within any 12-month period. Required conditions include a 24/7 responsible-party emergency contact, proof of ownership, written notification to any applicable HOA, on‑driveway parking, adherence to noise/garbage rules, one fire extinguisher per 1,000 sq ft, and a Miami‑Dade Fire Department‑inspected fire sprinkler system; occupancy limited to no more than 2 people per available bed with a maximum of 8 overnight guests.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Doral. 1) Submit a formal registration application to the City Manager or designee using the City registration application form and provide required items (property address, owner information, proof of ownership, responsible-party 24/7 contact, HOA notification). 2) Pay the registration fee (fees “shall be set forth in a resolution adopted by the City Council” per ordinance) and receive issuance or refusal from City Manager/designee; incomplete applications will not be accepted. 3) Registration is issued for the requested rental period (expires at end of that period); no more than three registrations will be issued per property in any 12‑month period.

1) Submit a formal registration application to the City Manager or designee using the City registration application form and provide required items (property address, owner information, proof of ownership, responsible-party 24/7 contact, HOA notification). 2) Pay the registration fee (fees “shall be set forth in a resolution adopted by the City Council” per ordinance) and receive issuance or refusal from City Manager/designee; incomplete applications will not be accepted. 3) Registration is issued for the requested rental period (expires at end of that period); no more than three registrations will be issued per property in any 12‑month period.

Vrbo is permitted in Doral, FL under the same restrictions that apply to Airbnb — local rules govern the rental itself, not the specific platform. You must hold a valid permit before hosting on Vrbo. Last verified 2026-05-14.

Short-term rental hosts in Doral are typically responsible for lodging, occupancy, and applicable sales taxes — these usually apply even where hosting is allowed without a permit. Rates and remittance rules vary by jurisdiction (state, county, and city can each levy a share); confirm the current rates with the official source linked on this page. Platforms such as Airbnb and Vrbo collect some taxes automatically, but the host remains liable for any not collected on their behalf.

We are not currently tracking any recent short-term rental ordinance changes for Doral. STR rules change frequently — verify the current requirements with the city or county before listing, using the official source linked on this page.