Announcements

May 1, 2023 | From City of New Orleans

Do you currently have a Residential or Interim Short Term Rental Permit?

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

Changes to Short Term Rental Laws Enacted on March 23, 2023

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.

February 24, 2023 | From City of New Orleans

Building Code Requirements for Short Term Rental or Bed & Breakfast use

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.

December 22, 2022 | From City of New Orleans

December 2022 State of Residential Short Term Rentals (RSTRs)

Applications for new Residential Short Term Rentals (RSTRs) are not being accepted currently. Some RSTRs that expired after February 25, 2020 may be eligible for renewal as a non-conforming use.