To secure a Miami STR license, you must complete a four-step process: (1) Confirm your property is in an eligible zoning district via the GIS Zoning Map, (2) Apply for a Certificate of Use (CU) from the City of Miami, (3) Obtain a Business Tax Receipt (BTR), and (4) Register for a transient lodging license with the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR). RankCohost provides full licensing assistance as part of our management fee.