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May 30, 2023 | From City of New Orleans
Dates for both virtual and in-person trainings on how to prepare and submit a complete Non-Commercial Short Term Rental application.
May 26, 2023 | From City of New Orleans
A copy of the PowerPoint slides used in our Non-Commercial Short Term Rental Application Training presentation is available here (document updated 6/7/2023)
May 11, 2023 | From City of New Orleans
A recording of the Short Term Rental Rules and Regulations Virtual Listening Session held on 5/10/2023 is available online:
STR Rules and Regulations Virtual Listening Session 20230510
May 1, 2023 | From City of New Orleans
Very important information regarding the upcoming Short Term Rental Lottery.
Tips to prepare for applying for a Non-Commercial Short Term Rental permit (NSTR) in July
On April 6, City Council passed a law that directly affects existing RSTR and ISTR permit holders. All RSTR and ISTR permits will expire on August 31, 2023. RSTR permit applications and renewal application fees will be prorated given this new expiration date.
April 10, 2023 | From City of New Orleans
As many of you know, the City Council enacted substantial changes to the City’s Short Term Rental (STR) laws on March 23, 2023. This post will provide some guidance on the changes and give the public a sense of what the next few months will hold. As always, questions can be directed to str@nola.gov. You can also sign up for our STR email listserv for future news and updates.
March 3, 2023 | From City of New Orleans
The ABO Processing Fee of $1000 is no longer collected as part of new or renewal ABO applications.
February 27, 2023 | From City of New Orleans
Starting in February 2023, Live Entertainment Mayoralty Permits will be issued by the Department of Safety and Permits.
February 24, 2023 | From City of New Orleans
Memorandum B-23-01: Short Term Rental (STR) and Bed & Breakfast properties with more than five (5) bedrooms* overall will require a building permit to change their use for compliance with the International Building Code (IBC) 2021 and require approval from the Louisiana Office of State Fire Marshal.
* Note that Short Term Rental regulations do not permit STRs to offer or advertise more than five (5) bedrooms for rent.
Last updated: 2/20/2024 11:13:25 AM
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