Miami vs Salt Lake City
Florida Restricted | Utah Effectively Banned
Disclaimer: General information only — not legal advice. Verify with your local government.
| Requirement | Miami, Florida | Salt Lake City, Utah |
|---|---|---|
| Legality Status | Restricted | Effectively Banned |
| Permit Fee | $150 city certificate + state DBPR license fee | Contact city for current details |
| Tax Rate | 13% (6% state + 5% county tourist dev. + 2% city resort tax) | ~12.17% combined (state + local sales + county TRT + municipal TRT) |
| 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 | Contact city for current details; violations may incur daily fines |
| Verdict | Miami 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
Salt Lake City, Utah
Status Effectively Banned
Permit Fee Contact city for current details
Tax Rate ~12.17% combined (state + local sales + county TRT + municipal TRT)
Day Limit No limit
Renewal Annual
Platform Tax Yes
Max Fine Contact city for current details; violations may incur daily fines
Miami 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 →Salt Lake City Overview
Traditional STRs (Airbnb-style) are prohibited in all residential zones. Short-term lodging is only permitted in downtown and mixed-use zoning districts, where operators must meet hotel/motel-class licensing and building standards.
Full Salt Lake City guide →Frequently Asked Questions
Is it easier to Airbnb in Miami or Salt Lake City?
Miami is classified as "Restricted" while Salt Lake City is "Effectively Banned." Miami's permit fee is $150 city certificate + state DBPR license fee compared to Contact city for current details in Salt Lake City.
Which city has higher STR taxes — Miami or Salt Lake City?
Miami charges 13% (6% state + 5% county tourist dev. + 2% city resort tax), while Salt Lake City charges ~12.17% combined (state + local sales + county TRT + municipal TRT). 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. Salt Lake City: Contact city for current details; violations may incur daily fines.