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.
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.
Unpermitted operation: fines up to $500 per day. Three adjudicated violations in one year: permit revoked for one year.
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