Lafayette

The City of Lafayette requires all short-term rental operators to obtain an annual permit and undergo a fire safety inspection. While zoning permits STRs in most residential and mixed-use districts, hosts must provide proof of $500,000 liability insurance and adhere to occupancy limits of two persons per bedroom plus two.

To host an Airbnb in the City of Lafayette, you must first register with the Planning & Zoning Department and pay a $100 annual fee. Your home will need to pass a fire inspection to ensure you have smoke detectors and posted evacuation routes. You don't need to live in the home full-time to rent it out, but you must have a local contact person available 24/7. Finally, make sure you collect the 9% total hotel tax, although major platforms like Airbnb usually handle this for you.