Resolution 2025-33877 2025-33877
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ADOPTING AS A 2026 STATE LEGISLATIVE
PRIORITY THE AUTHORIZATION OF LOCAL GOVERNMENTS TO EXERCISE
GREATER CONTROL OVER THE REGULATION OF VACATION RENTALS TO
ADDRESS WORKFORCE AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING SHORTAGES.
WHEREAS, the City of Miami Beach is experiencing workforce and affordable housing
shortages, which adversely affect the local economy and the quality of life for residents; and
WHEREAS, the State of Florida is also facing a broader housing crisis, with increasing
demand and limited supply driving up housing costs and making it difficult for many residents to
find affordable housing; and
WHEREAS, Section 509.032(7)(b), Florida Statutes, currently preempts local
governments from banning vacation rentals or regulating their duration or frequency, thereby
limiting the ability of local governments to address the unique housing challenges within their
communities; and
WHEREAS, vacation rentals, also known as short-term rentals ("STRs"), can exacerbate
housing shortages by reducing the availability of long-term rental units and driving up rental
prices; and
WHEREAS, granting local governments greater control over the regulation of STRs would
enable them to implement policies tailored to their specific housing needs and conditions, thereby
helping to alleviate workforce and affordable housing shortages; and
WHEREAS, the City of Miami Beach recognizes the importance of balancing the interests
of property owners, vacation rental operators, and the broader community in addressing housing
challenges.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, that the Mayor and City
Commission hereby adopts as a 2026 state legislative priority the authorization of local
governments to exercise greater control over the regulation of vacation rentals to address
workforce and affordable housing shortages.
PASSED and ADOPTED this 3 day of �i(l��''14�r , 2025.
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Steven Meiner, Mayor
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Rafael E. Granado, City Clerk APPROVED AS TO
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MIAMIBEACH
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Honorabie Mayor and Members of the City Commission
FROM: City Attorney Ricardo J. Dopico
DATE: September 3, 2025
TITLE: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ADOPTING AS A 2026 STATE LEGISLATIVE PRIORITY
THE AUTHORIZATION OF LOCAL GOVERNMENTS TO EXERCISE GREATER
CONTROL OVER THE REGULATION OF VACATION RENTALS TO ADDRESS
WORKFORCE AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING SHORTAGES.
RECOMMENDATION
BACKGROUND/HISTORY
ANALYSIS
The attached Resolution was prepared at the request of the sponsors, Vice-Mayor Joseph
Magazine and Commissioner Alex Fernandez.
FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT
N/A
Does this Ordinance reQuire a Business Impact Estimate?
(FOR ORDINANCES ONLY)
If applicable, the Business Impact Estimate (BIE) was published on:
See BIE at: https:!/www.miamibeachfl.qov/city-hall/city-clerk/meetinq-notices/
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
CONCLUSION
Applicable Area
Citywide
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Is this a "Residents Riqht to Know" item, Is this item related to a G.O. Bond
pursuant to Citv Code Section 2-17? Proiect?
No No
Was this Aqenda Item initially requested bv a lobbvist which, as defined in Code Sec. 2-481,
includes a arinciaal enqaaed in lobbvinq? No
If so, specify the name of lobbyist(s) and principal(s):
Department
City Attorney
Sponsor(s)
Commissioner Joseph Magazine
Commissioner Alex Fernandez
Co-sponsor(s)
Condensed Title
Make STR Regulations a 2026 Legislative Priority. (Magazine/Fernandez) CA
Previous Action (For Citv Clerk Use Only)
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