Long-Awaited Report Recommending Rewrite of New Orleans' STR Regulations Released

11/11/2025

A new draft report recommends overhauling New Orleans’ short-term rental (STR) regulations, proposing a ban on new commercial STRs in some neighborhoods, limited expansion in others, and new definitions for lodging types. Key suggestions include a one-per-block limit for commercial STRs and bed-and-breakfasts, dividing STRs by size to control density, and aligning zoning rules with rental regulations. The report advises banning new STRs in historic residential districts while allowing them in commercial areas like parts of Bourbon and Decatur streets. The draft has drawn mixed reactions from neighborhood activists and STR operators, with concerns over enforceability and loopholes. The report is expected to guide City Council and Planning Commission decisions, with a full presentation scheduled for December 9, months after the council first requested the study to address legal and community concerns.

NOLA.com (11/10/25) Jonah Meadows