Rove+ is a full-service vacation rental property management program built for hands-off operations and maximizing revenue. We work with owners across South Florida from West Palm Beach, down to Fort Lauderdale, and Miami. Rove partners with the top luxury properties offering industry-leading services include a 24/7 concierge team, expert-led seasonal pricing, booking management, cleaning team coordination, on-the-ground support for maintenance and guest issues, post-stay home inspections, onboarding guidance to maximize revenue, and professional photography. We help Florida owners earn more with their vacation rental.

Rove+ offers an industry-low 15% management fee in Florida, covering markets such as West Palm Beach, Fort Lauderdale, and Miami. Most full-service vacation rental managers charge ~25–30% (sometimes more depending on services and market). Rove’s lower fees come without sacrificing additional services, and our program is designed to maximize owner income.

Yes, Rove is a property management company (not just a listing site) that can list and manage your home across Airbnb, VRBO, and RoveTravel.com, while handling guest communications, revenue optimization, and booking operations. Rove drives incremental revenue compared to other property managers with our high paying clientele booking on RoveTravel.com, and cross listing on other site. Seasonal rates and expert-led AI-pricing optomize your revenue; a core requirement for Florida’s winter demand swings.

West Palm Beach

Requirements vary by address, but in West Palm Beach owners renting property generally need a City of West Palm Beach Business Tax Receipt (BTR) and, in some cases, a Certificate of Use (COU) and passed inspections before the tax receipt is issued. West Palm Beach In Palm Beach County, short-term rental operators also need a Local Business Tax Receipt (per the county Tourist Development Ordinance). Constitutional Tax Collector

For taxes, Florida applies 6% state sales tax (plus any applicable discretionary surtax) to rentals of six months or less, and counties may add local option transient rental taxes (often administered by the county). Florida Department of Revenue

Fort Lauderdale FAQ (Broward County)

In Fort Lauderdale, properties advertised for 30 days or less generally must register under the City’s Vacation Rental Registration Program; the process includes an application, payment (including a City business tax account generated after approval), and inspection scheduling. Fort Lauderdale+1

Fort Lauderdale’s program is specifically designed to ensure operators are current with state/local licenses and tax requirements and meet local safety standards. Fort Lauderdale

For taxes statewide, Florida applies 6% sales tax (plus surtax, where applicable) to rentals of six months or less, with additional county transient rental taxes possible. Florida Department of Revenue

Miami

In the City of Miami, the City’s published process indicates you generally need to verify zoning, submit required documentation, and obtain (as applicable) a DBPR lodging license, a City Certificate of Use (CU), and a City Business Tax Receipt (BTR) before operating. miami.gov+2miami.gov+2

If the property is in unincorporated Miami-Dade County, county standards apply (referenced in Miami-Dade County Code Section 33-28). miamidade.gov. For taxes, Florida applies 6% sales tax (plus surtax where applicable) to rentals of six months or less, and counties may impose additional local transient rental taxes. Rove does not provide tax or legal advise, and we recommend reaching out to an attorney for any tax or legal considerations.

Rove provides advanced guest screening (ID, fraud, background, financial vetting), $5M damage protection on Rove bookings, and in-home monitoring tools (smoke, noise, and crowd detectors) to ensure your home is safe while renting to great, high paying guests.