Doral regulates short-term rental occupancy under its Code of Ordinances. Occupancy limits are generally tied to the number of bedrooms and must comply with Florida Building Code maximums. Properties must not exceed safe occupancy levels as determined by building code standards.
The City of Doral regulates short-term rental occupancy through its Code of Ordinances and in accordance with Florida state preemption laws (F.S. 509.032) that limit local government authority over vacation rentals. Occupancy limits for short-term rental properties are generally based on the number of bedrooms in the unit, consistent with Florida Building Code requirements for habitable space. Two persons per bedroom plus two additional persons is a common standard. Properties must not be overcrowded beyond safe occupancy levels, which considers bedroom count, square footage, parking capacity, and septic or sewer capacity. Short-term rental operators must comply with Miami-Dade County tourist tax requirements (6% resort tax) and Florida sales tax. Noise, parking, and nuisance complaints related to rental occupancy are enforced by Code Compliance. Florida's preemption statute prevents Doral from banning short-term rentals entirely but allows regulation of noise, parking, and other nuisance issues. HOA communities in Doral may have separate, more restrictive rental and occupancy limits in their covenants.
Occupancy violations are enforced by Code Compliance at (305) 593-6740. Overcrowded rentals may result in fines and operational restrictions. Fire code occupancy violations carry additional penalties from the Fire Department.
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