Source-checked permit guide · New Orleans, LA
Yes. New Orleans requires the applicable city short-term-rental license before operation, and the license path depends on whether the property qualifies as a non-commercial or commercial short-term rental.
Last reviewed September 20, 2026 · Official source: City of New Orleans, Short Term Rental Administration
At a glance
The city separates Non-Commercial Short Term Rentals from Commercial Short Term Rentals. Commercial licenses are non-transferable and require the land-use approval described by the city.
As published by City of New Orleans, Short Term Rental Administration · Reviewed September 20, 2026 · Verify current
For the NSTR path, the city publishes a $50 application fee and a $500 license fee after approval. A separate operator license carries a published $150 fee.
As published by City of New Orleans, Short Term Rental Administration · Reviewed September 20, 2026 · Verify current
The official administration page says CSTR properties must have an approved noise-monitoring device. Address eligibility, zoning, current application windows, and all charges still require official confirmation.
As published by City of New Orleans, Short Term Rental Administration · Reviewed September 20, 2026 · Verify current
Address-level verification
This summary was checked against materials published by City of New Orleans, Short Term Rental Administration. Read the official program page and ask Department of Safety & Permits to confirm the current rule for the specific property.
Not legal advice. This page summarizes a primary government source reviewed on September 20, 2026; it is not a permit decision or a guarantee that the source remains current. Requirements can vary by address, zoning, ownership, and proposed use. Confirm the current rule with City of New Orleans, Short Term Rental Administration and appropriate counsel before buying, listing, advising, or operating. The STR Permit Explainer can help prepare a research checklist.
FAQ
Yes. New Orleans requires the applicable city short-term-rental license before operation, and the license path depends on whether the property qualifies as a non-commercial or commercial short-term rental. Confirm the current rule for the exact address and proposed use with City of New Orleans, Short Term Rental Administration before relying on this summary.
Non-Commercial Short Term Rental (NSTR) or Commercial Short Term Rental (CSTR) license. The responsible office is Department of Safety & Permits. The city publishes a $50 NSTR application fee, a $150 operator-license fee, and a $500 NSTR license fee after approval; commercial fees and other charges can differ.
New Orleans City Code, Chapter 26, Article XIII, including Section 26-619. Open the official source and confirm any amendments, effective dates, zoning conditions, and address-specific requirements.
No. This source-checked summary and RealtrAI's STR Permit Explainer are research aids, not legal advice or a current-rule guarantee. Confirm the requirements with City of New Orleans, Short Term Rental Administration and qualified counsel.
The STR Permit Explainer creates an informational draft. Verify every current rule with the official jurisdiction and qualified counsel.
