By state

Short-term rental taxes in Louisiana

What you charge guests, who remits it, and what you have to hold.

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Five stacked layers of short-term rental rules. From the bottom: state, county, city, special districts, and HOA and CCRs. The state layer is marked, the one this page covers.

Step one of five

Louisiana is the layer that never changes.

Everything on this page applies right across Louisiana, wherever the property sits. That makes it the one part you can settle before you know the address.

The four layers above it are the ones that move: county, city, special purpose districts, then private rules like an HOA or a neighbourhood covenant that appear in no government database at all. Two properties on opposite sides of the same street can owe different totals.

Run your address for the other four

What Louisiana charges statewide

These apply across Louisiana. Counties and cities add their own on top, which is where the totals diverge.

TaxRateApplies toConfidence
Louisiana State Sales TaxLouisiana Department of Revenue 4.45% Charges for the accommodation, including cleaning fees and any other mandatory guest charges. High Source

Drawn from the Louisiana jurisdictions researched so far. These are the statewide figures only. Open a city below, or run your own address, for the county, city and district layers that stack on top.

Does the platform collect it for you

State statute addresses state sales tax only. Parish and city taxes are not mandated for platforms and often must be collected by the owner.

ChannelWhat you chargeWho remits the state layerConfidence
AirbnbPlatform is merchant of record Airbnb collects the 4.45% state sales tax. City or parish taxes are not collected unless specifically listed. Owner must collect any not handled by Airbnb. The platform High Source
VrboYou are merchant of record 4.45% state sales tax must be collected and remitted by the owner. You do High Source
Booking.comYou are merchant of record 4.45% state sales tax must be collected and remitted by the owner. You do High Source
ExpediaYou are merchant of record 4.45% state sales tax must be collected and remitted by the owner. You do High Source
GoogleYou are merchant of record 4.45% state sales tax must be collected and remitted by the owner. You do High Source
WhimstayYou are merchant of record 4.45% state sales tax must be collected and remitted by the owner. You do High Source
DirectYou are merchant of record 4.45% state sales tax must be collected and remitted by the owner. You do High Source

Still yours to charge: Any city, parish, or district lodging or hotel occupancy taxes not collected by the platform.

Questions owners ask about Louisiana

Does Airbnb collect and remit Louisiana state sales tax for short-term rentals?

Yes. Airbnb collects and remits the Louisiana state sales tax (4.45%) for bookings of short-term rentals. However, Airbnb does not generally collect city or parish taxes unless specifically noted, so owners should verify if they need to collect and remit any local taxes themselves.

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What is the Louisiana state sales tax rate for short-term rentals?

The Louisiana state sales tax rate is 4.45% of the total charges to the guest, including cleaning fees and other mandatory charges for stays under 30 days.

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What is considered a short-term rental in Louisiana for tax purposes?

A short-term rental is the rental or lease of a sleeping room or accommodation for less than 30 consecutive days. Rentals of 30 or more days to the same guest are considered long-term and are exempt from state sales tax.

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Do I need a state license to operate a short-term rental in Louisiana?

You must obtain a Louisiana state sales tax certificate from the Louisiana Department of Revenue before renting lodging for periods of less than 30 days. This registration is required to collect and remit the state sales tax.

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Are long-term stays exempt from Louisiana state sales tax?

Yes. Rentals of 30 consecutive days or more to the same guest are exempt from Louisiana state sales tax. It is recommended to have a written agreement documenting the stay length for exemption purposes.

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What filing frequency applies for Louisiana short-term rental sales tax returns?

Most filers are required to file monthly, with returns and payment due by the 20th of the following month. Some may qualify for quarterly or annual filing with approval from the Department of Revenue.

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What happens if I do not have any bookings for the reporting period?

You must still file a zero return if your sales tax account is active, even if there were no rentals. Failure to file can result in a late filing fee.

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What is the late penalty for missing a Louisiana sales tax filing?

The penalty is either $25 or 5% of the tax due per 30 days late, up to 25% maximum. Additional interest may also accrue on late payments.

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Are cleaning fees taxable in Louisiana?

Yes. If a cleaning fee or other mandatory charge is billed to the guest, it is included in the taxable base for Louisiana state sales tax.

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Already researched

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After the research

Setting the rates takes an afternoon. Running the property never stops.

The tax setup on this page is a one-time job, and you can do it yourself. Owners call us about everything underneath it.

The work How often
Channel tax settingsRates entered on each platform, direct included Once
Pricing against the marketRates moved as comps, events and pace change Daily
Guest messagingEnquiries, check-ins, problems at 2am 24/7
Listings and distributionContent, photos and settings across every channel Ongoing
Turnovers and coordinationCleans, maintenance, the gaps between stays Every checkout
Reviews and reputationFollow-up that earns the five star, disputes that do not Every stay

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We do not register, file or remit for you, and we are not tax professionals.

Rates and rules change. Confirm with the taxing authority before you rely on any figure here.