Compiled from the city's official pages — rules you must confirm before you list. Compiled August 2026; rules change, confirm each on the official site.
Compiled from the city's official pages. Links go to the official site where available — confirm each before you list.
Zoning is parcel-specific. We don't guess it on this page — check your exact address against the city's live GIS.
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The city lists a short-term-rental registration (Short-Term Rental Permit — Residential (NSTR): the property owner must be a natural person (no LLCs or entities), one NSTR permit per person citywide, and a permitted operator must live on-site (property address on their photo ID; owner or lessee). Only ONE NSTR is allowed per city square, allocated by quarterly lottery. Commercial (CSTR) permits are separate and zoning-limited. Apply via the City's One Stop portal; do not list before your permit issues.) on its official pages. Whether it applies to your specific listing depends on factors we don't verify — confirm directly with City of New Orleans · Department of Safety and Permits (Short-Term Rental Administration). Informational only, not legal advice.
Published fee guidance: $50 non-refundable application fee (all STR licenses) · NSTR Owner permit $500/year, prorated by lottery quarter won (Jul $500 / Oct $375 / Jan $250 / Apr $125; all permits expire June 30) · NSTR Operator permit $150/year · CSTR Operator permit $1,000/year. Confirm the CSTR owner-permit fee with STR Administration.. Fees change — confirm the current amount with City of New Orleans · Department of Safety and Permits (Short-Term Rental Administration) before you pay.
The city lists Orleans Parish hotel/motel & occupancy taxes (Occupancy taxes apply; a platform may collect — confirm your own filing duties), administered by City of New Orleans / Louisiana Dept of Revenue. Confirm current rates and how to register on the official tax page.
That depends on the city's zoning and primary-residence rules, which we don't verify here — confirm with City of New Orleans · Department of Safety and Permits (Short-Term Rental Administration) and check your exact address's base zoning.