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Short-Term Rental Regulations — Louisiana

$500
Permit Fee
10.2%
Occupancy Tax
Yes
Owner Only
No cap
Day Limit

Full Requirements

Permit RequiredYes
Permit Fee$500
Permit RenewalAnnual
Registration RequiredYes
Owner Occupied OnlyYes
Max Rental DaysNo cap
Occupancy Tax Rate10.2%
Platform Collects TaxYes (Airbnb/VRBO collect)
Prohibited ZonesFrench Quarter (with very limited exceptions).

Day Limit Notes

Residential permits require a homestead exemption (owner-occupied). Commercial permits do not.

⚠ Tax Notes

Plus a Neighborhood Housing Improvement Fund (NHIF) fee of $5 per night.

⚠ Prohibited Zones

French Quarter (with very limited exceptions).

Official Source

New Orleans City Government

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Last verified: 2026-03-23 · Always confirm with your local government before listing.