New Orleans, Louisiana

Short-Term Rental Regulations — Orleans

Allowed (Permit Required)

STR Status

Permit: RequiredOwner Occupancy Required
✓ Verified against the official ordinance.View source· Last verified 6/6/2026

Permit & Licensing

Permit RequiredYes
License Cost$500.00 (Type N owner permit) or $1,000.00 (Type C owner permit) annual permit fee plus $50.00 non-refundable application fee
Renewalannual
Business License RequiredNot specified
WaitlistNot specified

Owner Requirements

Owner Occupancy RequiredYes
Primary Residence RequiredNot specified
Insurance RequiredYes

Limits & Restrictions

Parking RequiredNot specified

Taxes & Fees

Transient Occupancy Tax / TOTContact city for rates

Zoning Restrictions

  • yes — subject to dwelling-unit-per-lot-of-record, guest bedroom, guest occupancy, and density limitations in the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance; lottery/equitable distribution applies in districts with blockface or per-square caps

Official Sources

library.municode.com/la/new_orleans/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTIICO_CH26BUBUREHOST_ARTXISTSHRMRE_DIV2SHRMREOWPE_S26-618LEDUSHRMREOWPEHO
Data confidence: 93%Last updated: June 6, 2026

Short-term rental rules in New Orleans, Louisiana

Short-term rentals (Airbnb, Vrbo) in New Orleans, Louisiana are allowed with a permit. Operators must obtain a permit (fee: $500.00 (Type N owner permit) ). The property must be owner-occupied.

Frequently asked questions

Are short-term rentals allowed in New Orleans, Louisiana?

Short-term rentals (including Airbnb and Vrbo) are allowed with a permit in New Orleans, Louisiana. The property must be owner-occupied.

Do I need a permit to run an Airbnb in New Orleans?

A short-term rental permit is required, the fee is $500.00 (Type N owner permit) .

Where do these New Orleans short-term rental rules come from?

These details are verified against New Orleans's official short-term rental ordinance and updated when the rules change.

Always verify before you buy. Short-term-rental rules change often and may not be fully current here. Confirm directly with New Orleans, Orleans, or Louisiana authorities — and consult a qualified attorney — before purchasing property or operating an STR. This is not legal advice.