Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Lafayette, LA

Short-term rentals in the City of Lafayette are expressly prohibited in RS-1 (single-family) residential zoning districts; licenses are required for City of Lafayette STRs outside prohibited zones. Applicants must provide a local 24/7 contact, notify adjacent property owners (receipt of mailing required), submit floor and site plans and proof of tax/fee clearance; licensees must comply with Chapter 73 provisions and the license expires December 31 each year.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Lafayette. 1) Submit the City of Lafayette Short-Term Rental License Application packet to the Community Development & Planning Department with the non-refundable application fee ($100 new; $100 renewal). 2) Include all required documents: floor and site plans, proof of zero-balance for fees/taxes, business entity documents, notarized affidavit of ownership, receipts of neighbor notification, and sales tax registration. 3) Application is reviewed by the City; issued licenses expire December 31 and require annual renewal.

1) Submit the City of Lafayette Short-Term Rental License Application packet to the Community Development & Planning Department with the non-refundable application fee ($100 new; $100 renewal). 2) Include all required documents: floor and site plans, proof of zero-balance for fees/taxes, business entity documents, notarized affidavit of ownership, receipts of neighbor notification, and sales tax registration. 3) Application is reviewed by the City; issued licenses expire December 31 and require annual renewal.