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Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Hialeah, FL

Last verified: March 2026 · Report an update

Zoning & Conditions

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.

How to Obtain a Permit

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.

Official Resources

Official Hialeah STR regulation source

Frequently Asked Questions

Are short-term rentals allowed in Hialeah, FL?
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.
Is a permit required to operate a short-term rental in Hialeah?
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.
How do I get a short-term rental permit 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.
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Disclaimer

This information is for general reference only and may not reflect the most current regulations. STR regulations change frequently. Always verify requirements with official local government sources before operating a short-term rental.

Last verified: March 2026 · Suggest a correction