Short-term rental & Airbnb taxes in New Orleans, LA (2026)
Short-term rental guests in New Orleans pay roughly 16.75% 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 TaxApplies to sleeping-room accommodations including STRs; rate rose from 4.45% to 5% on Jan 1, 2025 (Act 11, 2024 Third Extraordinary Session) and is scheduled to fall to 4.75% on Jan 1, 2030. Marketplace platforms collect on facilitated bookings; hosts remit on direct bookings. | 5% | platform |
| Orleans Parish Gross Rentals TaxCity tax on STR gross rentals, administered by the Department of Finance, Bureau of Revenue. Permitted platforms must collect and remit fees and taxes on behalf of users (Airbnb has remitted City of New Orleans taxes since Jan 1, 2017); hosts remit for direct bookings. | 5% | platform |
| Orleans Parish Occupancy Tax (STR)6.75% occupancy tax on short-term rentals listed on the city's official STR taxes page. Collected by permitted platforms on facilitated bookings; hosts remit for direct bookings. | 6.75% | platform |
| Occupancy Privilege Tax + city nightly STR feesFlat per-night charges, not percentages: Occupancy Privilege Tax of $0.50/night (1-299 rooms; $1.00 for 300+ rooms), plus city STR occupancy fee of $5/night for NSTRs and $12/night for CSTRs. Permitted platforms must collect and remit; hosts remit for direct bookings via the Bureau of Revenue. | 0% | platform |
What will guests pay on a New Orleans stay?
Enter a nightly rate to see the itemized occupancy-tax cost.
New Orleans occupancy tax calculator
| Gross rent | $450.00 |
| Louisiana State Sales Tax (5%)· usually collected by platform | $22.50 |
| Orleans Parish Gross Rentals Tax (5%)· usually collected by platform | $22.50 |
| Orleans Parish Occupancy Tax (STR) (6.75%)· usually collected by platform | $30.38 |
| Occupancy Privilege Tax + city nightly STR fees (0%)· usually collected by platform | $0.00 |
| Total tax (16.75%) | $75.38 |
| Guest pays | $525.38 |
Estimate only. Platform collection varies by listing site and agreement; verify rates with the taxing authorities.
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Verified July 10, 2026. Informational only — not legal, tax, or financial advice. Tax rates and collection rules change; confirm current requirements with New Orleans and your booking platform.