Baton Rouge, LA Rental Property Rules: Rental Registration (2026)
Key Facts
- Permit fee
- $100 per year
- Insurance required
- $1,000,000 commercial liability
- Occupancy limit
- 2 per bedroom + 2 additional
- Unpermitted fine
- Up to $500/day
- Revocation trigger
- 3 adjudicated violations in 1 year
Summary
Baton Rouge requires a $100 annual permit for all non-owner-occupied short-term rentals. Operators must carry $1 million liability insurance, limit occupancy to two per bedroom plus two, and provide one off-street parking space per bedroom.
The property owner must register to remit sales, use and occupancy taxes or use an online platform that is registered to remit sales, use and occupancy taxes. All property owners (non-owner-occupied) must obtain a Short-Term Rental permit issued by the Permits and Inspections Division.
Full Breakdown
Ordinance 16370 (effective August 1, 2023) established Baton Rouge's short-term rental (STR) registration program. Non-owner-occupied STRs must obtain a permit from the Permits and Inspections Division (1100 Laurel St.; (225) 389-3226) for $100. Required: $1,000,000 commercial general liability insurance naming the city as additional insured; occupancy capped at 2 persons per bedroom plus 2; one off-street parking space per bedroom; guest records retained 3 years. Three adjudicated violations within one calendar year result in permit revocation for one year. Unpermitted operation is subject to fines up to $500 per day.
Violations & Fines
Unpermitted operation: fines up to $500 per day. Three adjudicated violations in one year: permit revoked for one year.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the STR permit requirement apply to owner-occupied rentals?
How do I apply for the Baton Rouge STR permit?
Sources & Official References
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