Dallas vs Miami
Texas Restricted | Florida Restricted
Disclaimer: General information only — not legal advice. Verify with your local government.
| Requirement | Dallas, Texas | Miami, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Legality Status | Restricted | Restricted |
| Permit Fee | $285 registration fee | $150 city certificate + state DBPR license fee |
| Tax Rate | 13% Hotel Occupancy Tax (7% city + 6% state) | 13% (6% state + 5% county tourist dev. + 2% city resort tax) |
| Annual Day Limit | No limit | No limit |
| Renewal Interval | Annual | Annual (city); Biennial (state) |
| Platform Remits Taxes | No — host must remit | Yes |
| Max Fine Example | $500–$2,000/violation | $20,000 lien per violation by code enforcement |
| Verdict | Both cities have comparable STR regulatory environments. | |
Dallas, Texas
Status Restricted
Permit Fee $285 registration fee
Tax Rate 13% Hotel Occupancy Tax (7% city + 6% state)
Day Limit No limit
Renewal Annual
Platform Tax No
Max Fine $500–$2,000/violation
Miami, Florida
Status Restricted
Permit Fee $150 city certificate + state DBPR license fee
Tax Rate 13% (6% state + 5% county tourist dev. + 2% city resort tax)
Day Limit No limit
Renewal Annual (city); Biennial (state)
Platform Tax Yes
Max Fine $20,000 lien per violation by code enforcement
Both cities have comparable STR regulatory environments.
Dallas Overview
Dallas banned non-owner-occupied STRs in residential single-family zoning districts effective April 2023. Owner-occupied or 'hosted' stays and multifamily/commercial zoning remain allowed with registration.
Full Dallas guide →Miami Overview
STRs restricted to commercially zoned or mixed-use areas. Single-family residential neighborhoods generally prohibit STRs. State preemption law limits some local regulations. Both city Certificate of Use and state DBPR license required.
Full Miami guide →Frequently Asked Questions
Is it easier to Airbnb in Dallas or Miami?
Dallas is classified as "Restricted" while Miami is "Restricted." Dallas's permit fee is $285 registration fee compared to $150 city certificate + state DBPR license fee in Miami.
Which city has higher STR taxes — Dallas or Miami?
Dallas charges 13% Hotel Occupancy Tax (7% city + 6% state), while Miami charges 13% (6% state + 5% county tourist dev. + 2% city resort tax). Compare the full breakdown in the table above.
Which city has stricter fines for illegal short-term rentals?
Dallas: $500–$2,000/violation. Miami: $20,000 lien per violation by code enforcement.