Landlord Shield 365
Rental license & inspection deadlines in Miami, FL
Self-managing a rental in Miami, FL means tracking multiple recurring city deadlines — registrations, inspections, and insurance — with no reminders from the city. Here's what Miami, FL requires and when, as of 2026.
Official government sources for Miami, FL
These are the official sources for the rules summarized on this page. Confirm current requirements, fees and deadlines directly with them before acting.
Landlord Shield 365 is an independent tool and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or operated by any government agency. Not legal advice; confirm requirements with your city.
The deadlines you must track in Miami, FL
Rental license / registration
Certificate of Use (CU) renewal — required for rental units in the City of Miami
Cycle: annual-fixed
You'll need to know: When does your Certificate of Use expire/renew?
Tax filing
Local Business Tax Receipt renewal (City of Miami / Miami-Dade)
Cycle: annual-fixed
You'll need to know: When does your Local Business Tax Receipt expire?
Inspection
Miami-Dade building recertification (electrical + structural, 40-year cycle)
Cycle: One-off / custom
You'll need to know: Is your building at/near the 30/40-year recertification mark? When is it due?
Insurance proof
Landlord insurance policy renewal
Cycle: annual-fixed
You'll need to know: When does your policy renew?
What happens if you miss one
Missing a rental registration, license renewal, or inspection deadline in Miami, FL can mean late fees, fines, and in some cases being unable to lawfully lease the unit until you're back in compliance. Cities rarely send reminders — the obligation is on you as the owner.
Because cycles renew on different schedules (annual for some, every 2–3 years for others), it's easy for one to slip while you're watching another. That's the gap Landlord Shield 365 closes.
How Landlord Shield 365 works for Miami, FL landlords
- Add your property's address — we pre-load the Miami, FL deadline cycles above automatically
- Email reminders at 60 / 30 / 14 / 7 / 1 days before each deadline (all plans)
- Text message reminders for urgent deadlines (Basic & Pro)
- Every reminder links straight to the official Miami, FL renewal page