Jersey City vs Miami
New Jersey Restricted | Florida Restricted
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| Requirement | Jersey City, New Jersey | Miami, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Legality Status | Restricted | Restricted |
| Permit Fee | $250 initial application + $200 annual renewal | $150 city certificate + state DBPR license fee |
| Tax Rate | 6% municipal occupancy tax + 6.625% state sales + 5% state occupancy fee | 13% (6% state + 5% county tourist dev. + 2% city resort tax) |
| Annual Day Limit | 60 days/year | No limit |
| Renewal Interval | Annual | Annual (city); Biennial (state) |
| Platform Remits Taxes | Yes | Yes |
| Max Fine Example | $1,500–$2,000 first offense; up to $5,000+ for repeat violations | $20,000 lien per violation by code enforcement |
| Verdict | Both cities have comparable STR regulatory environments. | |
Jersey City, New Jersey
Status Restricted
Permit Fee $250 initial application + $200 annual renewal
Tax Rate 6% municipal occupancy tax + 6.625% state sales + 5% state occupancy fee
Day Limit 60 days/year
Renewal Annual
Platform Tax Yes
Max Fine $1,500–$2,000 first offense; up to $5,000+ for repeat violations
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.
Jersey City Overview
Adopted after 2019 voter referendum. Owner-occupied only — tenants and rent-controlled units prohibited. Unhosted stays capped at 60 nights/year. Only buildings with fewer than 4 units eligible.
Full Jersey City 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 Jersey City or Miami?
Jersey City is classified as "Restricted" while Miami is "Restricted." Jersey City's permit fee is $250 initial application + $200 annual renewal compared to $150 city certificate + state DBPR license fee in Miami.
Which city has higher STR taxes — Jersey City or Miami?
Jersey City charges 6% municipal occupancy tax + 6.625% state sales + 5% state occupancy fee, 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?
Jersey City: $1,500–$2,000 first offense; up to $5,000+ for repeat violations. Miami: $20,000 lien per violation by code enforcement.