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Louisiana short-term rental regulations

Louisiana · The Pelican State11 markets coveredUpdated Apr 19, 2026
Restriction mix11 markets
Prohibited1 · 9%
Strict1 · 9%
Moderate5 · 45%
Permissive4 · 36%
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Prohibited

Banned or owner-occupied only

1 market

STRs are banned outright or limited to owner-occupied stays only.

New Orleans

Louisiana

Prohibited

New Orleans has some of the strictest STR regulations in the U.S., following a 2023 overhaul.

Permit requiredNight limitPrimary residence
Permit fee $5000.1% tax
Strict

Heavy restrictions apply

1 market

Heavy regulation: caps, primary-residence rules, lottery permits, or night limits.

Jefferson Parish

LouisianaCounty

Strict

Short-term rentals in unincorporated Jefferson Parish are strictly regulated and generally require the property to be the owner's primary residence with a...

Permit requiredNight limitPrimary residence
Permit fee $7500.1% tax
Moderate

Permit required · STRs broadly allowed

5 markets

Permit + tax registration required; otherwise STRs are broadly allowed.

Baton Rouge

Louisiana

Moderate

Short-term rentals in Baton Rouge require registration and adherence to specific occupancy, parking, and insurance standards under Ordinance 16370.

Permit requiredNight limitPrimary residence
Permit fee $1000.2% tax

Lafayette

Louisiana

Moderate

The City of Lafayette requires all short-term rental operators to obtain an annual permit and undergo a fire safety inspection.

Permit requiredNight limitPrimary residence
Permit fee $1000.1% tax

Grambling

Louisiana

Moderate

Grambling does not have a dedicated short-term rental ordinance; however, operators must obtain a city occupational license and register for state and parish...

Permit requiredNight limitPrimary residence
Permit fee $500.1% tax

Grand Isle

Louisiana

Moderate

Short-term rentals in Grand Isle are governed by Ordinance 1018 and require an annual $150 permit and a fire safety inspection.

Permit requiredNight limitPrimary residence
Permit fee $1500.1% tax

Hammond

Louisiana

Moderate

Hammond, Louisiana, requires short-term rental operators to obtain an annual license, maintain high-limit liability insurance, and limits operations primarily...

Permit requiredNight limitPrimary residence
Permit fee $1000.1% tax
Permissive

Light-touch rules · STRs welcome

4 markets

Minimal restrictions: basic registration, no permit caps, no night limits.

St. Martinville

Louisiana

Permissive

St. Martinville currently has no dedicated short-term rental ordinance.

Permit requiredNight limitPrimary residence

Ruston

Louisiana

Permissive

The City of Ruston has no specific short-term rental ordinance; however, operators must comply with general business licensing, zoning, and tax requirements.

Permit requiredNight limitPrimary residence
Free permit0.1% tax

Breaux Bridge

Louisiana

Permissive

The City of Breaux Bridge does not currently have a dedicated short-term rental ordinance.

Permit requiredNight limitPrimary residence
Permit fee $500.1% tax

Shreveport

Louisiana

Permissive

Shreveport requires all short-term rental operators to obtain an annual permit from the Metropolitan Planning Commission (MPC) and adhere to zoning-specific...

Permit requiredNight limitPrimary residence
Permit fee $2500.2% tax

Neighboring states & common comparisons

Texas57 marketsMississippi8 marketsArkansas7 markets

Disclaimer: Regulatory information is AI-researched from public city/county codes for educational purposes. Details may be outdated or incomplete. Always verify requirements directly with your local planning department before operating a short-term rental.