Homestead Security Deposit Calculator (2026) — Free
One missed deadline. One wrong deduction. That's all it takes to owe 2x penalties in Homestead. Calculate your exact limits before it costs you.
Calculate Your Security Deposit Limits
Results for Homestead, FL
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Homestead Security Deposit by Unit Size
Here are the amounts at Homestead's current Fair Market Rents:
| Unit Size | Median Rent | Max Deposit | Penalty Risk |
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| Studio | $1,828/mo | No limit | Varies |
| 1-Bedroom | $1,995/mo | No limit | Varies |
| 2-Bedroom | $2,436/mo | No limit | Varies |
| 3-Bedroom | $3,127/mo | No limit | Varies |
| 4-Bedroom | $3,613/mo | No limit | Varies |
Rents based on HUD Fair Market Rents (FY2026) for Miami-Dade County.
Penalty Warning
If you fail to return the deposit within 15 days, a Homestead tenant can sue for up to 2x the amount wrongfully withheld, plus attorney fees. Landlord may owe deposit plus interest if holding in non-interest-bearing account; bad faith withholding may result in damages
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