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

Airbnb listings are allowed in St. Tammany County, LA, but with restrictions. 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. A permit is required before you can host. These rules apply to all short-term rental platforms (Airbnb, Vrbo, Booking.com, etc.) — not just Airbnb specifically. See the official source linked on this page for full requirements. Last verified 2026-05-14.

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.

Vrbo is permitted in St. Tammany County, LA under the same restrictions that apply to Airbnb — local rules govern the rental itself, not the specific platform. You must hold a valid permit before hosting on Vrbo. Last verified 2026-05-14.

Short-term rental hosts in St. Tammany County 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 St. Tammany County. STR rules change frequently — verify the current requirements with the city or county before listing, using the official source linked on this page.