Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Houma, LA

Airbnbs are effectively legal in Houma, LA because there are no specific short-term rental regulations on the books. No official local regulations or specific constraints for short-term vacation rentals in residential dwellings were found in the Houma or Terrebonne Parish codes. Transient lodging is specifically regulated for recreational vehicle (RV) parks and mobile home parks, which are restricted to stays of 180 days or less and require planning commission approval. Operators should still verify HOA rules, state-level requirements, and any tax-collection obligations. See the official source linked on this page for full requirements. Last verified 2026-05-14.

No official local regulations or specific constraints for short-term vacation rentals in residential dwellings were found in the Houma or Terrebonne Parish codes. Transient lodging is specifically regulated for recreational vehicle (RV) parks and mobile home parks, which are restricted to stays of 180 days or less and require planning commission approval.

No permit is currently required to operate a short-term rental in Houma.

Vrbo is effectively legal in Houma, LA for the same reason Airbnb is: there are no short-term-rental-specific regulations on the books. Operators should still check HOA, state, and tax obligations before listing. Last verified 2026-05-14.

Short-term rental hosts in Houma are typically responsible for lodging, occupancy, and applicable sales taxes — these usually apply even where hosting is allowed without a permit. Rates and remittance rules vary by jurisdiction (state, county, and city can each levy a share); confirm the current rates with the official source linked on this page. Platforms such as Airbnb and Vrbo collect some taxes automatically, but the host remains liable for any not collected on their behalf.

We are not currently tracking any recent short-term rental ordinance changes for Houma. STR rules change frequently — verify the current requirements with the city or county before listing, using the official source linked on this page.