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Baton Rouge, LA Short-Term Rentals: Occupancy Limits (2026)

Some Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified April 2026

Key Facts

Max occupancy (non-owner)
2 per bedroom + 2 guests
Permit fee
$100 (non-owner occupied)
Owner-occupied permit
Not required; owner must be present
Parking required
1 off-street space per bedroom
Lodging tax rate
~15.9% combined

Summary

Baton Rouge (Ordinance 16370, effective August 2023) limits non-owner-occupied short-term rentals to two guests per bedroom plus two additional people. Owner-occupied STRs must reserve at least one bedroom and require owner presence during rentals.

The total occupancy for the rental shall be two people per bedroom plus two additional people. For owner-occupied units, the property shall be owner occupied (proof of Homestead Exemption) with an owner present on the property at the same time as the rental occupants, and rental is limited to one bedroom less than the total number of bedrooms in the unit.

Source: City of Baton Rouge – Short-Term Rental RegistrationView official code

Full Breakdown

Under Ordinance 16370, codified in the EBRP Code of Ordinances, non-owner-occupied short-term rentals (rentals under 30 consecutive days) require a $100 permit from the Dept. of Development / Permits & Inspections. Maximum occupancy is two guests per bedroom plus two additional persons. One off-street parking space per rented bedroom is required. Owner-occupied rentals (proven by Homestead Exemption) are permit-exempt but limited to all bedrooms minus one, with the owner present simultaneously. Combined lodging taxes total approximately 15.9%. Permits are revoked after three adjudicated violations in one calendar year.

Violations & Fines

Three adjudicated violations within one calendar year result in a one-year operating ban. Fines of up to $500 per day may apply for operating without a permit.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many guests can stay in my Baton Rouge Airbnb?
Non-owner-occupied STRs are capped at two guests per bedroom plus two additional people. A 2-bedroom unit may host a maximum of six guests.
Do I need a permit if I rent a room in my own home?
No permit is required for owner-occupied STRs if you hold a Homestead Exemption and are present at the property during the rental period.
What happens if my short-term rental gets three violations?
After three adjudicated violations in one calendar year, the rental loses operating ability for one full year under Ordinance 16370.

Sources & Official References

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