CITY RULES · NEW ORLEANS, LA

Short-term rental rules in New Orleans, LA.

Regulator: Dept. of Safety & Permits, STR Administration. Last checked: Oct 15, 2026. Checked against: review status and sources shown for each claim.

Informational guide, not legal advice. Review dates and sources appear beside individual claims. Unconfirmed research is separated below. Rules and property eligibility can change; confirm requirements with the city before acting.

How we review these rules

Checked against official source The linked official material supports this particular summary as of its review date.
City confirmation needed Official wording conflicts or leaves a property-specific question. Ask the city before relying on it.
Review pending Unconfirmed draft research, separated from the checked summaries and compliance checklist.

Guests: Good to know when booking or staying

These are host rules from the official sources that may show up in a listing or affect your stay.

We did not find a rule in our sources we read that is visible to guests at booking. See the homeowner tab for host requirements.

Homeowners: Permits, taxes, caps and pending changes

What the official sources say a host or owner needs in New Orleans, LA.

Upcoming dates: The published calendar lists the Q3 lottery for October 6, 2026, the Q4 application window for December 6–12, 2026, and the Q4 lottery for January 12, 2027. A scheduled date does not establish that a lottery occurred or a permit remains available. Checked against official source
Sources: Official source ↗ · Reviewed 2026-10-15

Management clients: Compliance checklist

Items from the rules listed that need ongoing attention. We discuss applicable local rules with each owner before an arrangement begins, and the agreement sets out who is responsible for what.

Upcoming dates: The published calendar lists the Q3 lottery for October 6, 2026, the Q4 application window for December 6–12, 2026, and the Q4 lottery for January 12, 2027. A scheduled date does not establish that a lottery occurred or a permit remains available. Checked against official source
Sources: Official source ↗ · Reviewed 2026-10-15

Unconfirmed research notes (3)

These draft claims are not part of the checked guide or compliance checklist. The links are starting points for review, not confirmation of the claims.

Permit system: Non-commercial STR (NSTR) permits distributed by quarterly lottery; only one NSTR/B&B per square. Complete paid application required during the application window. Review pending
This draft claim has not been independently confirmed. Do not use it as compliance guidance.
Sources to review: Lottery calendar ↗ · Lottery rules ↗ · 2026 renewal info ↗ · NSTR permit checklist (April 2026) ↗ · Not independently confirmed
Eligibility: Allowed zones list, owner natural person/trust/LLC, one STR property per owner, operator licence, operator present at bookings, no unpaid fines/taxes/unabated violations (per city checklist). Review pending
This draft claim has not been independently confirmed. Do not use it as compliance guidance.
Sources to review: Lottery calendar ↗ · Lottery rules ↗ · 2026 renewal info ↗ · NSTR permit checklist (April 2026) ↗ · Not independently confirmed
Renewal: Permits run to June 30; 2026 renewal window was Apr 19–May 2, 2026. Healthy Homes registration required or renewal is denied. Review pending
This draft claim has not been independently confirmed. Do not use it as compliance guidance.
Sources to review: Lottery calendar ↗ · Lottery rules ↗ · 2026 renewal info ↗ · NSTR permit checklist (April 2026) ↗ · Not independently confirmed

NOT YET VERIFIED

What we have not confirmed for New Orleans, LA.

Fee amounts Not yet verified
Tax rates Not yet verified
Results of the Oct 6 lottery Not yet verified

Do not rely on anything in this list until it is confirmed on the official city page.

OFFICIAL SOURCES

Read it from the city.

TOOL FOR HOSTS

Hospitable

Property management software for short-term rental hosts.

Try Hospitable

Affiliate disclosure: this is a referral link. If you sign up through it, GO With Lux Homes may earn a commission.