Short-term rental & Airbnb taxes in Baton Rouge, LA (2026)
Short-term rental guests in Baton Rouge pay roughly 16.5% in combined occupancy and lodging taxes. Here's the itemized breakdown, who collects each one, and what you may need to remit yourself.
Itemized tax rates
| Tax | Rate | Who collects |
|---|---|---|
| Louisiana state sales tax5% on room rentals outside Orleans/Jefferson Parishes, effective 1/1/2025 through 12/31/2029 (scheduled to drop to 4.75% on 1/1/2030). Under Act 82 of 2025, accommodations intermediaries (Airbnb, Vrbo) are marketplace facilitators and must collect/remit state and local sales taxes effective 7/1/2025; hosts remit on direct bookings. | 5% | varies |
| East Baton Rouge Parish / City of Baton Rouge local sales and use taxCombined local rate is 5.50% in the City of Baton Rouge, St. George, and unincorporated EBR Parish (EBR School District); 6.00%-7.50% in Baker, Central and certain Economic Development Districts. Platforms collect for facilitated bookings (Act 82, eff. 7/1/2025); otherwise the host remits to the City-Parish Dept. of Finance, Revenue Division. | 5.5% | varies |
| Hotel/Motel occupancy tax (Visit Baton Rouge + River Center levies)Total 6.00% in the City of Baton Rouge and unincorporated EBR Parish (Visit BR 3% + 1%; River Center 1% + 1%); 4%-15.5% in other municipalities and EDD jurisdictions per the City-Parish rate table effective 7/1/2026. Airbnb collects 6% for EBR listings; accommodations intermediaries must remit occupancy taxes beginning 1/1/2026 (Act 82); direct-booking hosts file the City-Parish Hotel/Motel Tax Report monthly. | 6% | varies |
What will guests pay on a Baton Rouge stay?
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Baton Rouge occupancy tax calculator
| Gross rent | $450.00 |
| Louisiana state sales tax (5%)· collection varies | $22.50 |
| East Baton Rouge Parish / City of Baton Rouge local sales and use tax (5.5%)· collection varies | $24.75 |
| Hotel/Motel occupancy tax (Visit Baton Rouge + River Center levies) (6%)· collection varies | $27.00 |
| Total tax (16.5%) | $74.25 |
| Guest pays | $524.25 |
Estimate only. Platform collection varies by listing site and agreement; verify rates with the taxing authorities.
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Verified July 21, 2026. Informational only — not legal, tax, or financial advice. Tax rates and collection rules change; confirm current requirements with Baton Rouge and your booking platform.