City Commission to Decide Fate of Rental Properties

On Wednesday, September 9, 2009, the City Commission will hear the first reading of the Planning Board's proposed ordinance prohibiting all rentals less than six months and one day in certain areas South of Fifth, West Avenue/Bayfront, and Flamingo Park (Bed and Breakfast hotels excepted).

The ordinance would allow short-term rentals in areas of North Beach and Collins Park, and suggests "grandfathering" short-term rental properties in prohibited areas, subject to strict rules for qualification.

The ordinance would apply to single family homes in these areas, as well as apartments buildings and condominiums. It will not apply to apartments in single family zones (RS 1-4).

See newly released Staff Report: click here

The City Commission Agenda is extremely long and discussion of the short-term rental issue is unlikely until the late-afternoon or early evening. If you plan to attend arrival time is at your discretion.

We suggest anyone who owns rental property, or wishes to rent property in the future, should attend this meeting and write the City Commission @

Mayorbower@miamibeachfl.gov; victor@miamibeachfl.gov; jonah@miamibeachfl.gov; ed@miamibeachfl.gov; saul@miamibeachfl.gov; deede@miamibeachfl.gov; jerry@miamibeachfl.gov