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Doral
short-term rental taxes.

Data date: Jun 2026

Start with the recorded local taxes and permit overview for Doral, Florida. Check the current requirements for your exact address.

Rental restrictions are recorded in Doral
city defines STR as rental 7 days to 6 months (stays <7 days not permitted per city FAQ). Must be in zone allowing STR. 7-day minimum and 3x/year frequency cap are duration/frequency regulation - post-2011 preemption question.
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Check published permit and tax guidance for Doral.

What you need to do in Doral

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  1. Restricted
    Short-term rentals are restricted in Doral

    city defines STR as rental 7 days to 6 months (stays <7 days not permitted per city FAQ). Must be in zone allowing STR. 7-day minimum and 3x/year frequency cap are duration/frequency regulation - post-2011 preemption question.

  2. To confirm
    Get the Doral short-term rental license or registration

    The record does not state the fee or term. The licensing office lists both.

    Where to apply

  3. To do
    Register for your Florida sales tax account

    Sales tax and any discretionary sales surtax on transient rentals are always reported and paid to the Florida Department of Revenue (Form DR-15), so you need a Department sales tax account. Confirm registration and any county tourist tax account before renting.

    State source

  4. To do
    Airbnb, Vrbo and Booking.com collect the 6% Miami-Dade County occupancy tax for you

    That is per the record. On direct bookings, you collect and remit it yourself.

  5. To do
    File monthly returns for direct bookings

    The record does not state the due day; the tax office's calendar has it. If every booking goes through a collecting platform, ask the tax office whether you still file.

Verify each step with the authority before you file or apply. Source

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What to know.

Rental restrictions are recorded for Doral. Check the rule's scope and exceptions before listing. city defines STR as rental 7 days to 6 months (stays <7 days not permitted per city FAQ). Must be in zone allowing STR. 7-day minimum and 3x/year frequency cap are duration/frequency regulation - post-2011 preemption question. The published guide for Doral lists 6% county occupancy tax. The state table lists a 6% Florida state sales tax in addition. County discretionary sales surtax and local transient rental taxes may apply in addition. State registration applies even when a platform collects the tax: Florida sales tax account. A license or registration is required.

At a glance.

County tax
6%
State tax
6%
Total for a direct booking
12%
License
Required
Local filing
Platform collects
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Tax details

Exemptions, penalties, filing information, and effective dates from the linked sources.

Miami-Dade County: Recorded exemptions

Applies to the rental or lease of living, sleeping, or housekeeping accommodations for a term of six months or less; the local tax is in addition to the 6% state sales tax and any applicable discretionary sales surtax (FL DOR DR-15TDT, R. 10/26).

Miami-Dade County: Recorded remittance instructions

County: Convention and Tourist Tax Hub https://services.miamidade.gov/convention-tourist-tax/ (replaced TouristExpress from Sept. 24, 2026); Miami Beach resort tax: https://resorttax.miamibeachfl.gov/app

Miami-Dade County: Recorded filing schedule

Filing frequency: Monthly.

Miami-Dade County: County tax applicability

The county tax is shown separately from municipal tax.

Source for these notes: miamidade.gov: service

Platform tax collection guidance for Doral

Collection is shown separately for each booking channel. Direct-booking taxes are paid by the host.

PlatformStateLocal
AirbnbPlatform collectsPlatform collects
VrboPlatform collectsPlatform collects
Booking.comPlatform collectsPlatform collects
DirectYou collect and remitYou collect and remit

Platform collects means the platform pays that tax. You collect and remit means you pay it. Collection details unavailable identifies a missing answer for that channel. Filing duties are listed separately.

Your next steps

  • Get the required license or registration

    Apply for the required license or registration with the licensing office before you list.

  • Collection of the 6% county tax

    Platforms collect this tax. You collect and remit tax on direct bookings.

  • File your tax returns

    File monthly returns for direct bookings. The record does not state the due day; the tax office's calendar has it. If every booking goes through a collecting platform, ask the tax office whether you still file.

  • Florida sales tax account

    Sales tax and any discretionary sales surtax on transient rentals are always reported and paid to the Florida Department of Revenue (Form DR-15), so you need a Department sales tax account. Confirm registration and any county tourist tax account before renting.

  • Check the state tax requirements

    Use the linked state tax instructions to register and file.

Sources & confidence

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Miami-Dade County occupancy tax6%
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Florida state sales tax6%
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Florida sales tax accountState requirement
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Licensing recordRequired
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Official sources for the taxes and permit requirements shown above.

Doral STR tax FAQ

Does Airbnb pay my Doral occupancy taxes?

Airbnb collects this tax. You collect and remit tax on direct bookings.

Do I need a license to Airbnb in Doral?

Rental restrictions apply in Doral. The eligibility notes below describe the applicable conditions and exceptions.

What happens if I don't file?

Penalties and interest depend on the tax and authority. Check the applicable rules and contact the authority about any missed filings or payments.

How often do I file?

File monthly returns for direct bookings. The record does not state the due day; the tax office's calendar has it. If every booking goes through a collecting platform, ask the tax office whether you still file.