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Miami Airbnb and Vrbo Calculator: Rules and Taxes

Estimate cash flow for an Airbnb or Vrbo in Miami, FL, then check local rules and taxes. The editable presets are illustrative inputs.

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Check Miami rules and official sources

Market context and seasonality

Miami's year-round warm weather, beaches, and nightlife make it a top STR market. International tourism and events like Art Basel drive strong demand. Start with the preloaded Miami example inputs, then change the nightly rate, occupancy, purchase price, and expenses to match your property.

Miami STR market highlights

  • 1Year-round beach destination with international appeal
  • 2Art Basel, Miami Music Week, and F1 support premium rates
  • 3Strong tourism from Latin America
  • 4The cruise port adds short-stay demand

Seasonality in Miami

High season December-April. Summer is slower, but domestic tourists keep it profitable.

Miami rules and taxes

Permit or license
City of Miami lists a Certificate of Occupancy, DBPR lodging license, Certificate of Use and Business Tax Receipt as required before operating. Complete any applicable county approvals too.
Primary residence and zoning
The city says single-family homes and duplexes in T3 and T4-R zones are not eligible for lodging use. Confirm the address, zoning, building approvals and any overlay restrictions with the city.
Lodging and sales taxes
Florida transient rentals can owe state sales tax, county surtax and local lodging taxes. Confirm the rates for the address and who remits each tax.

Last verified

Verification scope: We verified City of Miami lodging approvals, the stated T3/T4-R restrictions and Florida tax categories. We did not verify Miami Beach or county eligibility, combined rates or parcel approvals.

Confirm the property's jurisdiction, eligibility and tax obligations with the listed authorities before buying or listing.

Nearby markets

Key West, FL

Nightly-rate preset: $375

Jacksonville, FL

Nightly-rate preset: $258

Orlando, FL

Nightly-rate preset: $195

Frequently asked questions

What's a good cash-on-cash return for Airbnb in Miami?
There is no single good cash-on-cash return for every Miami short-term rental. Compare the calculator's projected return with your financing costs, alternatives, risk tolerance, and the property's break-even occupancy. Replace the preset with property-specific costs and current comparable listings before deciding.
What's the average nightly rate for Airbnb in Miami?
This calculator starts with $225 per night as an illustrative STR Numbers input, not a live or cited market average. Current rates vary by property size, location, amenities, and seasonality, so replace it with recent comparable listings.
What occupancy rate can I expect in Miami?
The calculator uses 70% occupancy as an illustrative input, not a forecast for a specific property. Check current local comps and test a conservative downside case.
Is Miami a good market for Airbnb investing?
Miami is a beach market in the Southeast region. The calculator's $575,000 home-price preset is an illustrative input, not a current market valuation. Verify the property, comparable listings, and local rules before investing.

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