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Grambling

Moderate
LouisianaUpdated Mar 30, 2026
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Summary

Plain-english overview

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

Restriction level

Severity 8
Classification
Moderate
8
Severity

Why this classification

  • Permit required
  • Reporting required
  • No night cap
  • No primary residence requirement
  • Tenants can host

In plain English

What this means for you

While there are no specific STR permits required in Grambling, you must treat your rental as a business by obtaining a general occupational license from City Hall. You are also required to collect and pay a total of 15% in taxes, which includes state and local sales taxes plus the Lincoln Parish occupancy tax.

At a glance

Key numbers
Permit requiredYes
Night limitNone
Primary residenceNot required
Total tax rate0.1%
Permit fee$50
Processing time1-2 weeks

3 things hosts often miss

Common compliance gaps
  1. 1Combined tax rate is 15% (11% sales tax + 4% occupancy tax).
  2. 2Occupational license renewal is due annually by January 1st.
  3. 3Proximity to Grambling State University (GSU) often leads to strict enforcement of parking and noise ordinances.

Regulation details

Sourced from official code
Eligibility5 rules
  • Grambling allows tenants to host STRs. Requirements: Requires written landlord consent to operate a business at the premises.
  • Grambling allows STRs in the following property types: Single Family, Multi-Family, Condo, Townhouse.
  • Grambling does NOT require the property to be a primary residence. Investment properties are allowed.
Requirements10 rules
  • Common mistakes and gotchas for STR hosts in Grambling: 1. Combined tax rate is 15% (11% sales tax + 4% occupancy tax). 2. Occupational license renewal is due annually by January 1st. 3. Proximity to Grambling State University (GSU) often leads to strict enforcement of parking and noise ordinances.
  • Grambling: Occupational license renewal is due annually by January 1st.
Application process7 rules
  • Grambling STR permit - Step 3: Register for Louisiana State Sales Tax. Create an account with the Louisiana Department of Revenue to pay the state portion of sales taxes. Required documents: SSN or FEIN. Time: 1 week.
Fees & costs1 rule
  • Grambling charges a registration fee of $50 (annual). Extended/additional fee: $2 (A flat fee of $2.00 per room is often applied to rooming houses and hotels under standard Louisiana tables.).
Taxes3 rules
  • Grambling charges a Lincoln Parish Occupancy Tax of 0.04%. This applies to stays under 30 days. Platforms like Airbnb collect and remit this tax. Note: Airbnb and VRBO typically collect and remit the 4% Lincoln Parish occupancy tax.
  • Grambling: Combined tax rate is 15% (11% sales tax + 4% occupancy tax).
  • Louisiana has a state sales tax of 0.0445% that applies to STR rentals.
Limits & restrictions2 rules
  • Grambling limits stays to a maximum of 29 nights.
  • Grambling enforces quiet hours: 10pm-7am.
Safety requirements1 rule
  • Grambling requires the following safety measures for STRs: smoke detectors, CO detectors, fire extinguisher, posted emergency contact.
Penalties2 rules
  • Grambling enforces the following penalties for STR violations: First offense: Late fee of 5% per month. Second offense: Interest on unpaid taxes. Third offense: Business license revocation. Permit may be revoked for violations.
  • Grambling: Repeated violations can result in permanent permit revocation. You would lose the ability to operate any STR.
Exemptions2 rules
  • Grambling: Rentals of 30+ days are generally NOT considered short-term rentals and may be exempt from STR regulations (but may have other requirements).
  • Grambling exempts the following from STR regulations: long-term rentals (30+ days), extended stays.

How to get permitted

Step-by-step guide for Grambling

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steps completed
Step 1

Apply for City Occupational License

Visit the Grambling City Hall Finance/Tax department to file a business registration application for an occupational license.

1 week$50
Documents needed
  • Business application form
  • Photo ID
Official resource
Step 2

Register with Lincoln Parish Sales and Use Tax Commission

Register your business to remit local sales and occupancy taxes to the parish commission.

1-2 weeksFree
Documents needed
  • Parish tax application
Official resource
Step 3

Register for Louisiana State Sales Tax

Create an account with the Louisiana Department of Revenue to pay the state portion of sales taxes.

1 weekFree
Documents needed
  • SSN or FEIN
Official resource

Frequently asked questions

4 answered

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 city/county planning department before operating a short-term rental.

Researched & verified by Learn STR at GoStudioM

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