Can I Airbnb in Baton Rouge, LA? (2026)
Baton Rouge (City-Parish of East Baton Rouge) allows short-term rentals in all residential zoning districts as 'limited' uses. Non-owner-occupied STRs require a $100 Short-Term Rental Permit from the Permits and Inspections Division, with occupancy capped at two people per bedroom plus two and one parking space per rented bedroom; owner-occupied STRs need no permit but the owner must be present during stays, keep one bedroom un-rented, and register to remit taxes. Any STR loses the right to operate for one year after three adjudicated violations in a calendar year.
What’s required: a Short-Term Rental Permit (Non-Owner Occupied) ($100) is required; occupancy taxes apply.
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Rules can vary by zone and parcel. Resolve any Louisiana street address to its jurisdiction and see the verified rules that apply.
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Verified July 21, 2026. Informational only — not legal, tax, or financial advice. Also check HOA/condo rules and your lease, which can prohibit short-term rentals even where the city allows them.