Maui County vs Miami
Hawaii Effectively Banned | Florida Restricted
Disclaimer: General information only — not legal advice. Verify with your local government.
| Requirement | Maui County, Hawaii | Miami, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Legality Status | Effectively Banned | Restricted |
| Permit Fee | Set by annual budget ordinance — contact Planning Dept for current amount | $150 city certificate + state DBPR license fee |
| Tax Rate | ~18% combined (11% state TAT + 3% county MCTAT + 4% GET) | 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 | $20,000 first offense; $10,000/day thereafter | $20,000 lien per violation by code enforcement |
| Verdict | Miami has more favorable STR regulations overall. | |
Maui County, Hawaii
Status Effectively Banned
Permit Fee Set by annual budget ordinance — contact Planning Dept for current amount
Tax Rate ~18% combined (11% state TAT + 3% county MCTAT + 4% GET)
Day Limit No limit
Renewal Annual
Platform Tax No
Max Fine $20,000 first offense; $10,000/day thereafter
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
Miami has more favorable STR regulations overall.
Maui County Overview
Ordinance 5909 (signed Dec 2025) phases out all apartment-zoned vacation rentals — STR use must cease by Jan 1, 2029 in West Maui and Jan 1, 2031 elsewhere. Existing STRH and B&B permits remain but are capped. Legal challenges are pending.
Full Maui County 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 Maui County or Miami?
Maui County is classified as "Effectively Banned" while Miami is "Restricted." Maui County's permit fee is Set by annual budget ordinance — contact Planning Dept for current amount compared to $150 city certificate + state DBPR license fee in Miami.
Which city has higher STR taxes — Maui County or Miami?
Maui County charges ~18% combined (11% state TAT + 3% county MCTAT + 4% GET), 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?
Maui County: $20,000 first offense; $10,000/day thereafter. Miami: $20,000 lien per violation by code enforcement.