Rental Rules by City / Tax calculator / New Orleans
New Orleans tourist tax calculator
New Orleans, LA: 11.75%
City/parish taxes per nola.gov: 5% gross rentals + 6.75% occupancy, plus $5/night NSTR fee ($12 for CSTR) and $0.50/night occupancy privilege (shown as $5.50 flat). Louisiana state sales tax NOT included: verify with LDR.
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Not legal or tax advice. Last verified Oct 24, 2026. Rules and rates change: confirm with the official sources linked before you rent or file.