New Orleans Commission Approves New STR Rules, Rejects Expansion in French Quarter

11/3/2026

The New Orleans City Planning Commission approved updated short-term rental zoning rules on October 27 but rejected expanding rentals to four additional blocks of Decatur and North Peters streets in the French Quarter. The proposed rules limit STRs to one per block and allow commercial rentals without an owner-manager present. The changes now require City Council approval. Supporters argued expansion could address low occupancy and unused residential property, while opponents warned that more rentals would erode the French Quarter’s residential character.

FOX 8 New Orleans (10/27/26) Rob Masson

Why it matters: Block-level limits and geographic exclusions directly affect where managers can operate and expand. Changes to owner-manager requirements could offer greater operational flexibility for eligible commercial rentals, but the commission’s recommendation does not itself change the law. Managers should follow the City Council’s consideration and verify which rules apply to their permit category.