Short-term rental & Airbnb taxes in Miami Beach, FL (2026)
Short-term rental guests in Miami Beach pay roughly 14% in combined occupancy and lodging taxes. Here's the itemized breakdown, who collects each one, and what you may need to remit yourself.
Itemized tax rates
| Tax | Rate | Who collects |
|---|---|---|
| Florida Transient Rental Tax (state sales tax)6% of the listing price including cleaning fees for reservations 182 nights and shorter. Airbnb/Vrbo collect and remit for platform bookings; hosts remit to the Florida DOR on direct bookings. | 6% | platform |
| Miami-Dade County Discretionary Sales SurtaxCounty surtax collected with the state sales tax; Airbnb collects for platform bookings. | 1% | platform |
| Miami-Dade County Convention Development TaxApplies in Miami Beach (only Bal Harbour and Surfside are exempt). Airbnb collects for platform bookings; hosts remit via the county's TouristExpress portal on direct bookings. Note: the county's 2% Tourist Development Tax and 1% Professional Sports Franchise Facility Tax do NOT apply in Miami Beach. | 3% | platform |
| Miami Beach Resort Tax4% on all transient room rentals of six months or less. Airbnb does not collect it; operators must register a Resort Tax account with the city and file/pay monthly by the 20th via the city's online Resort Tax portal. | 4% | host |
What will guests pay on a Miami Beach stay?
Enter a nightly rate to see the itemized occupancy-tax cost.
Miami Beach occupancy tax calculator
| Gross rent | $450.00 |
| Florida Transient Rental Tax (state sales tax) (6%)· usually collected by platform | $27.00 |
| Miami-Dade County Discretionary Sales Surtax (1%)· usually collected by platform | $4.50 |
| Miami-Dade County Convention Development Tax (3%)· usually collected by platform | $13.50 |
| Miami Beach Resort Tax (4%)· host remits | $18.00 |
| Total tax (14%) | $63.00 |
| Guest pays | $513.00 |
Estimate only. Platform collection varies by listing site and agreement; verify rates with the taxing authorities.
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Verified July 10, 2026. Informational only — not legal, tax, or financial advice. Tax rates and collection rules change; confirm current requirements with Miami Beach and your booking platform.