Short-Term Vacation Rental Licenses

Short-Term Vacation Rental Licenses

Short-Term Vacation Rentals (STR) are any unit, or portion thereof, or group of units, in a condominium, apartment or cooperative that is leased or rented to an occupant for a rental period of six (6) months or less. Owners or Responsible Parties operating a Short-Term Vacation Rental shall obtain a Short-Term Vacation Rental License prior to advertising, leasing or renting a multi-family dwelling unit. A separate Short-Term Vacation Rental License is required for each Short-Term Vacation Rental unit. Licenses expire and must be renewed each year.

Applying for the First Time

If you are applying for your first Short Term Vacation Rental license, first, please read the Application Requirements which will walk you through the application process and what you will need to apply. Once you have all of the required documentation, you can apply below.

Apply

Applying for Renewals

Short Term Vacation Rental License renewal applications will be accepted starting each year on August 1. Documents can be submitted online through your portal account. A renewal fee of $400 is paid after the application is reviewed and approved.

Renew

*Submit your renewal application by September 30 each year to avoid late fees. Enforcement applies on December 1.

For more information, contact infopz@sibfl.net or call 305.792.1740.

Who Can Obtain a Short-Term Vacation Rental License?

Owners or Responsible Parties operating a Short-Term Vacation Rental shall obtain a Short-Term Vacation Rental License prior to leasing or renting a multi-family dwelling unit. A separate Short-Term Vacation Rental License is required for each Short-Term Vacation Rental unit.

A Responsible Party is an Individual. The Responsible Party shall be designated and name submitted with the application for Short-Term Vacation Rental License. The City shall be notified in writing of any change of Responsible Party within ten (10) days of such change.

Responsible Party or Owner Responsibilities

  • Be available by landline or mobile telephone to address problems with the rental of the property on a 24 hour a day basis, seven (7) days a week.
  • Be situated close enough to the property to be able to respond in person within one (1) hour of being notified by a rental occupant, law enforcement officer, emergency personnel, or the City of issues related to the rental.
  • Keep a list of all guests, which shall be made available for inspection by authorized personnel of the City at all times upon request.
  • Maintain the entire property free of garbage and litter provided, however, that this section shall not prohibit the storage of garbage and litter in authorized receptacles for collection.
  • Conduct an on-site inspection of the rental at the end of each rental period to ensure continued compliance with the requirements of the Short-Term Vacation Rental Ordinance.

Requirements

Incomplete applications will be denied.

  • Understanding of Short-Term Vacation Rental requirements and standards
  • Completed application, notarized, signed by property owner and/or responsible party
  • Proof of Payment
  • Proof of DBPR Transient Public Lodging Establishment License
  • Current & active Certificate of Registration with Florida Department of Revenue
  • Current & active Certificate of Registration with Miami-Dade County Tax Collector for the purpose of collecting and remitting tourist convention development taxes.
  • Copy of Liability Insurance
  • Copy of Rental Agreement
  • List of platforms & listing entities (i.e. Airbnb, VRBO, Craigslist, etc.)
  • Sketch of emergency exits and parking spaces assigned to units
  • Proof of smoke, carbon detector & fire extinguisher installed in each rental unit
  • Consent letter from Condominium Association or copy of by-laws

Fees

All payments must be processed online through your portal account.

  • Local Business Tax Receipt: $100
  • Vacation Rental License: $300
  • Late Vacation Rental License Payment Fee: $50

The Fees charged by the Planning and Zoning Department for Short-Term Vacation Rental Licenses, pursuant to Ordinance 2018-522 Section 217-19, are non-refundable.

Occupancy Requirements

The maximum occupancy for Short-Term Vacation Rentals is up to two persons per bedroom, plus two additional persons per property.

Up to a maximum of 12 persons. Excludes children under three years of age.

Outstanding Code Violations

Under the Short-Term Vacation Rental Ordinance, the Owner or Responsible Party must demonstrate compliance with all applicable codes.

A Short-Term Vacation Rental License will not be issued for a property with open code violations.

Penalties for Violating the Short-Term Vacation Rental Ordinance

Within any continuous 12 month period:

  • First Offense: $1,000
  • Second Offense: $2,500
  • Third Offense: $2,500 and 1-year suspension of Short-Term Vacation Rental License

The City may refuse to issue or renew a License due to the Owner or Responsible Party willfully withholding or falsifying any information.

The Application Process

When & Where to Submit an Application

Applications can be submitted online. Incomplete applications will not be accepted. Owner or Responsible Party will receive notation of what is missing.

Once you submit an application, you have 60 days to submit all required documents. Enforcement will apply after this time period.

Submit applications online

For assistance, contact the Planning and Zoning Department
Phone: 305.792.1740
Email: infopz@sibfl.net

Enforcement

Enforcement will begin on December 1, 2022. All owners or responsible parties must obtain a Short-Term Vacation Rental License in order to be in compliance with Ordinance 2018-522.

Once you submit an application, you have 60 days to submit all required documents. Enforcement will apply after this time period.