Short-term rentals in New Orleans must collect and remit Louisiana state sales tax, Orleans Parish hotel-motel sales tax, and a city short-term rental occupancy tax. Combined lodging taxes typically total around 16 to 17 percent, plus a per-night fee that supports infrastructure and tourism.
Short-term rental operators in New Orleans face one of the most layered tax structures of any U.S. city. The combined lodging tax burden generally totals approximately 16 to 17 percent of the nightly rate, made up of Louisiana state sales tax (4.45 percent), Orleans Parish sales tax (5 percent), and several local lodging taxes that fund the convention center, the Superdome, and tourism marketing through New Orleans and Company.
In addition to percentage-based taxes, the city imposes a per-night occupancy fee on short-term rentals. Recent rates have included a fee in the range of $1 to $5 per night that is dedicated to affordable housing and neighborhood infrastructure. The exact amount and allocation are set by ordinance and have been updated multiple times since 2019.
Registration fees for an STR permit vary by license type. Residential and Commercial Short-Term Rental permits issued under the 2023 CZO update carry annual fees that have ranged from several hundred to over a thousand dollars depending on the unit type and location. Operators using major platforms such as Airbnb and Vrbo benefit from voluntary collection agreements where the platform collects and remits state and some local taxes, but operators remain responsible for verifying that all required taxes are paid and for filing with the Louisiana Department of Revenue and the City of New Orleans.
Specific penalty amounts for this ordinance are not published in a publicly accessible fine schedule. Contact New Orleans code enforcement directly for current fines, enforcement procedures, and hearing options.
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