Hollywood, FL — friendly and growing
Hollywood allows short-term rentals with a vacation rental license. Occupancy limits apply, and you'll need a Florida state DBPR license plus local registration. This is where Casa Mare lives, and it's one of my favorite STR cities in South Florida.
Miami Beach — strict
Most of Miami Beach south of 41st Street prohibits short-term rentals outright, with heavy fines. North Beach and some zoned districts allow it. If someone tells you a Miami Beach condo is Airbnb-friendly, verify it at the building level — not just the city.
Doral and Miami-Dade unincorporated
Doral allows STR with licensing. Miami-Dade unincorporated allows it in most residential zones with proper registration. Always verify HOA rules separately — the city might allow it but the HOA might not.
“If you can't get a straight answer on STR legality in writing, walk away from the deal.”
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