Miami vs Nashville
Florida Restricted | Tennessee Legal but Limited
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| Requirement | Miami, Florida | Nashville, Tennessee |
|---|---|---|
| Legality Status | Restricted | Legal but Limited |
| Permit Fee | $150 city certificate + state DBPR license fee | $313 permit fee |
| Tax Rate | 13% (6% state + 5% county tourist dev. + 2% city resort tax) | 6% Short-Term Rental Property Tax + state/local sales tax |
| Annual Day Limit | No limit | No limit |
| Renewal Interval | Annual (city); Biennial (state) | Annual |
| Platform Remits Taxes | Yes | Yes |
| Max Fine Example | $20,000 lien per violation by code enforcement | $50/day for operating without permit; civil penalties up to $500,000 for repeated violations |
| Verdict | Nashville has more favorable STR regulations overall. | |
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
Nashville, Tennessee
Status Legal but Limited
Permit Fee $313 permit fee
Tax Rate 6% Short-Term Rental Property Tax + state/local sales tax
Day Limit No limit
Renewal Annual
Platform Tax Yes
Max Fine $50/day for operating without permit; civil penalties up to $500,000 for repeated violations
Nashville has more favorable STR regulations overall.
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 →Nashville Overview
Owner-occupied permits allowed in all zones. Non-owner-occupied permits frozen — no new applications accepted in most residential zones since 2015. Existing non-owner permits are non-transferable.
Full Nashville guide →Frequently Asked Questions
Is it easier to Airbnb in Miami or Nashville?
Miami is classified as "Restricted" while Nashville is "Legal but Limited." Miami's permit fee is $150 city certificate + state DBPR license fee compared to $313 permit fee in Nashville.
Which city has higher STR taxes — Miami or Nashville?
Miami charges 13% (6% state + 5% county tourist dev. + 2% city resort tax), while Nashville charges 6% Short-Term Rental Property Tax + state/local sales tax. Compare the full breakdown in the table above.
Which city has stricter fines for illegal short-term rentals?
Miami: $20,000 lien per violation by code enforcement. Nashville: $50/day for operating without permit; civil penalties up to $500,000 for repeated violations.