Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Hialeah, FL

Airbnb listings are allowed in Hialeah, FL, but with restrictions. Vacation/short-term rentals (dwelling units rented for <30 days) are subject to Miami-Dade County rules: maximum overnight occupancy is 2 persons per bedroom plus 2, capped at 12 (children under 3 excluded); responsible party residency requirement (>6 months/year) applies only in Estate/Low Density Residential land-use areas; responsible party must perform nationwide sexual-offender checks, provide written notice to guests of local rules (noise, parking, solid waste), maintain a guest register open to inspection, ensure pool safety features where applicable, provide 24/7 local response for complaints, and display the Certificate of Use in the unit when rented. 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.

Vacation/short-term rentals (dwelling units rented for <30 days) are subject to Miami-Dade County rules: maximum overnight occupancy is 2 persons per bedroom plus 2, capped at 12 (children under 3 excluded); responsible party residency requirement (>6 months/year) applies only in Estate/Low Density Residential land-use areas; responsible party must perform nationwide sexual-offender checks, provide written notice to guests of local rules (noise, parking, solid waste), maintain a guest register open to inspection, ensure pool safety features where applicable, provide 24/7 local response for complaints, and display the Certificate of Use in the unit when rented.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Hialeah. 1) Comply with State licensing (DBPR vacation-rental registration where applicable) and register for Florida sales tax and Miami-Dade Tourist/Convention tax; 2) Apply for a Miami-Dade Certificate of Use (CU) via the County CU portal prior to listing (county CU fee stated on county page; inspection scheduled on application); 3) Pass county inspection, correct outstanding fines/liens if any, display CU inside the rental and renew annually.

1) Comply with State licensing (DBPR vacation-rental registration where applicable) and register for Florida sales tax and Miami-Dade Tourist/Convention tax; 2) Apply for a Miami-Dade Certificate of Use (CU) via the County CU portal prior to listing (county CU fee stated on county page; inspection scheduled on application); 3) Pass county inspection, correct outstanding fines/liens if any, display CU inside the rental and renew annually.

Vrbo is permitted in Hialeah, 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 Hialeah 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 Hialeah. STR rules change frequently — verify the current requirements with the city or county before listing, using the official source linked on this page.