Short-Term Rental Regulations
in St. Tammany County, LA

Short-term rentals are restricted to certain commercial and mixed-use zoning districts in unincorporated St. Tammany Parish. Operators must designate a 24-hour local responsible party capable of responding within 60 minutes, maintain $500,000 in liability insurance, and provide at least one off-street parking space per rented bedroom.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in St. Tammany County. 1. Submit a completed application to the Department of Planning & Development with a $250 application fee and $750 annual permit fee. 2. Provide required documentation including proof of ownership, $500,000 liability insurance, site/floor plans, and a notarized criminal background check from the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office. 3. Include sworn affidavits for minimum standards and the designation of a 24-hour local responsible party.

1. Submit a completed application to the Department of Planning & Development with a $250 application fee and $750 annual permit fee. 2. Provide required documentation including proof of ownership, $500,000 liability insurance, site/floor plans, and a notarized criminal background check from the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office. 3. Include sworn affidavits for minimum standards and the designation of a 24-hour local responsible party.