Los Angeles vs Miami
California Legal but Limited | Florida Restricted
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| Requirement | Los Angeles, California | Miami, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Legality Status | Legal but Limited | Restricted |
| Permit Fee | $89 registration fee + $850 annual platform fee | $150 city certificate + state DBPR license fee |
| Tax Rate | 14% Transient Occupancy Tax | 13% (6% state + 5% county tourist dev. + 2% city resort tax) |
| Annual Day Limit | 120 days/year | No limit |
| Renewal Interval | Annual | Annual (city); Biennial (state) |
| Platform Remits Taxes | Yes | Yes |
| Max Fine Example | $2,000–$5,000/violation (up to triple for repeat offenses) | $20,000 lien per violation by code enforcement |
| Verdict | Los Angeles has more favorable STR regulations overall. | |
Los Angeles, California
Status Legal but Limited
Permit Fee $89 registration fee + $850 annual platform fee
Tax Rate 14% Transient Occupancy Tax
Day Limit 120 days/year
Renewal Annual
Platform Tax Yes
Max Fine $2,000–$5,000/violation (up to triple for repeat offenses)
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
Los Angeles has more favorable STR regulations overall.
Los Angeles Overview
Home-Sharing Ordinance limits STRs to primary residences with a 120-day annual cap (extendable with Enhanced Plan). Registration required. RSO (rent-stabilized) units generally prohibited.
Full Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles or Miami?
Los Angeles is classified as "Legal but Limited" while Miami is "Restricted." Los Angeles's permit fee is $89 registration fee + $850 annual platform fee compared to $150 city certificate + state DBPR license fee in Miami.
Which city has higher STR taxes — Los Angeles or Miami?
Los Angeles charges 14% Transient Occupancy Tax, 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?
Los Angeles: $2,000–$5,000/violation (up to triple for repeat offenses). Miami: $20,000 lien per violation by code enforcement.