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Evicting a Tenant in Homestead, Florida

How to evict a tenant in Homestead, FL. Florida Statute § 83.56 process, mobile home park considerations under Ch. 723, and Miami-Dade Clerk filing details.

Last verified April 29, 2026

About Homestead's rental market

Homestead is the southernmost city in Miami-Dade County, with a rental market that's distinct from the rest of the county. Mobile home parks are common — meaning a meaningful subset of 'Homestead landlord-tenant' cases fall under Florida Statutes Chapter 723 (mobile home tenancies), which has different notice rules than Chapter 83. Single-family rentals dominate the rest of the market, and rents are materially lower than the rest of Miami-Dade. Agricultural workers, including federal H-2A program participants, also rent in Homestead — adding occasional federal-program complications.

Property mix

SFR, mobile home parks (Ch. 723 territory), small multifamily, some agricultural worker housing

Median rent

$1,200–$1,800/mo

Major neighborhoods

Downtown Homestead · Florida City · Naranja Lakes · Princeton · Leisure City

Common eviction scenarios in Homestead

Mobile home park lot rental — DIFFERENT statute applies

If your tenant rents the LOT (and owns the mobile home themselves), Florida Statute Chapter 723 governs — NOT Ch. 83. Different notice rules, different time periods, different forms. Don't use a 3-Day Notice; consult a Florida attorney before serving any notice in this scenario.

Agricultural worker rental near the H-2A housing program

If the housing is part of an H-2A guest-worker program, federal Department of Labor regulations may add notice and protection requirements on top of Florida law. The standard Ch. 83 process still applies for state purposes, but federal compliance is a separate layer.

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What's NOT different about Homestead

Homestead does not have its own tenant ordinances in force. Florida HB 1417 (effective July 1, 2023) preempted all city- and county-level tenant protection ordinances under Fla. Stat. § 83.425. Read more about HB 1417 preemption.

The eviction process is the same as the rest of Miami-Dade

Notice requirements, filing courthouse, fees, and Sheriff service are identical across all of Miami-Dade County under Florida Statutes Chapter 83.

· Filing courthouse: Miami-Dade County Civil Courthouse, 73 W Flagler St, Miami, FL 33130
· Standard filing fee: $185 (residential summary procedure)
· Each additional defendant: $10
· Sheriff service per address: ~$40

Read the full Miami-Dade eviction process guide

Homestead-specific FAQ

My Homestead tenant lives in a mobile home park. Can I use a 3-Day Notice?

If you own the LAND and your tenant owns the mobile home and rents the lot from you, NO — Florida Statutes Chapter 723 (the Florida Mobile Home Act) applies, not Ch. 83. Different notices, different cure periods, different forms. If you own BOTH the land AND the mobile home and rent the whole thing as a unit, then Ch. 83 typically applies. Get attorney advice before serving anything.

What if I own the mobile home AND the lot in Homestead?

Then you may be a regular Ch. 83 landlord — the tenant rents the whole unit (mobile home + lot) from you. The 3-Day Notice and standard eviction process apply. Verify with an attorney based on your specific lease terms and the Miami-Dade Clerk's classification of the property.

My Homestead tenant is an agricultural worker — does that affect the eviction?

Generally Ch. 83 applies just like any other tenancy. But if the housing is part of an H-2A or H-2B federal guest-worker program, Department of Labor regulations may add additional notice and procedural requirements. Get specialist counsel for federal-program cases.

Are Homestead filing fees different from the rest of Miami-Dade?

No. The same Miami-Dade Clerk filing fee ($185 for residential summary procedure) applies regardless of which Miami-Dade city the property is in. The same Civil Courthouse handles all county filings.