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How Much Does a Boat Slip Cost in Miami & Aventura? (2026)

By Scott Blaine Hoffman · November 8, 2026 · 6 min read

The short answer: at Miami-Dade County's Haulover marina, a recreational slip runs about $25 to $28 per foot per month, so a 36-foot boat pays roughly $900 a month before fees and tax. Private marinas near Aventura usually charge more and rarely publish rates. Here's what the published numbers look like for 2026.

Public marina rates near Aventura

Marina	Monthly rate (per ft)	Notes
Bill Bird Marina, Haulover (Miami-Dade)	$25 to $28	Monthly transient $46 to $49/ft; daily transient $2.65 to $2.95/ft
Pelican Harbor (Miami-Dade)	$23 to $26	Moorings $299.95/month
Crandon and Matheson Hammock (Miami-Dade)	$25 to $28	County rates effective Oct 1, 2025
City of Miami (Dinner Key, Miamarina, Marine Stadium)	$28.88	$35.18 liveaboard; transient $7.35/ft/day; rack storage $29.77/ft; rates effective Oct 1, 2026
Fort Lauderdale (Broward benchmark)	About $2.03/ft/day on a monthly stay	About $1.16/ft/day on an annual stay (35 to 39 ft), plus tax

Rates are from each government's published fee schedules; check the current schedule before you budget, because ranges vary by slip size and location.

Example: a 36-foot boat at Haulover

Slip: 36 ft x about $25/ft = roughly $900 per month
County utility fee: $35 to $50 per month
Florida sales tax on dockage: 7% in Miami-Dade (6% state plus 1% surtax)

That puts a mid-30s boat at roughly $1,000 a month all in at a county marina, if you can get a slip. County marinas have historically run full with long waitlists, which is why many owners end up at private marinas or rent slips from condo owners.

Florida taxes the rental of dock and storage space at marinas, and dockage stayed taxable even after the state repealed its commercial rent tax on October 1, 2025.

What private marinas charge

Most private marinas around Aventura, including Marina Palms, Sunny Isles Marina, Haulover Marine Center and Hi-Lift, quote rates by phone rather than publishing them. Expect to pay more than county rates for amenities, security and availability, and ask about:

Metered electric and water
Liveaboard fees (the City of Miami charges about 22% more per foot for liveaboards)
Hurricane haul-out or evacuation requirements
Minimum stay and deposit

Dry stack and other options

Dry stack keeps a trailerable boat on a rack and launches it on call, saving bottom paint and hurricane worry. City of Miami rack storage is $29.77 per foot per month; Miami-Dade trailer dry storage is $399.95 a month (Haulover has none). See dry stack storage near Aventura. Moorings are the cheapest way to keep a boat in the water: $299.95 a month at Pelican Harbor and about $436 to $515 at City of Miami fields.

Rent from an owner, or buy

Many condo and private-dock owners in Aventura, Sunny Isles and Hallandale rent slips directly. Browse slips for rent, or if you have one to rent, list your slip. Thinking long term? Our guide to buying a boat slip in Florida covers deeded slips and recent Miami-area sale prices.

FAQ

How much is a boat slip per month in Miami?

Miami-Dade County marinas charge about $23 to $28 per foot per month depending on the marina, and City of Miami marinas charge $28.88 per foot. A 36-foot boat runs roughly $900 to $1,040 a month before utilities and tax.

Is there sales tax on boat slip rental in Florida?

Yes. Renting dock space at a marina is taxable in Florida: 6% state tax plus a 1% county surtax in Miami-Dade and Broward.

What's the cheapest way to keep a boat in Miami?

A mooring or trailer storage is usually cheapest: Pelican Harbor moorings are $299.95 a month and county trailer dry storage is $399.95 a month.

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