Do I need a license to operate a short-term rental in Shreveport, LA?

Yes, Shreveport requires an STR license or permit to operate a short-term rental.

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Shreveport, LA

Short-Term Rental Regulations

License

Required

Shreveport does not appear to have a city-level STR ordinance in our data, and we have no record of a Louisiana statewide preemption law governing short-term rentals.
Louisiana applies a 4.45% state sales tax to lodging, with parish and local taxes added on top.
Because local rules can still apply and may change, contact the City of Shreveport and Caddo Parish directly to confirm any permit, zoning, or tax obligations specific to your property.

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STR License

Yes

Parking Required

Yes

Permit Status

Accepting

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License required
Inspection required
Local contact required
Neighbor notification
Permit transferable
Parking requirement

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Shreveport, LA Regulations Guide

Licensing and Permits

Shreveport requires hosts to obtain an STR license or permit before listing their property on platforms like Airbnb or VRBO. An inspection is required as part of the permitting process.

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Compiled from 6 official government sources and continuously monitored for changes. Always verify current requirements with your local municipality before making investment or operational decisions.

Disclaimer: This guide is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. STR regulations change frequently. Always verify current requirements with your local municipality before making investment or operational decisions.

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6 cited facts for Shreveport4 confirmed by 3+ sources

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Licensing

2 facts

What the license is called3 sourcesShort-Term Rental Permit
Shreveport municipal code
checked 3 months ago
›Read the wording
“Short-Term Rental Permit. A permit, issued by the Office of the Metropolitan Planning Commission, stating that the applicant is using a residential dwelling unit, accessory dwelling unit, or any room therein, as a short-term rental and that the said residential dwelling unit, as stated in the application, is up to code and complies with all health and safety regulations.”
Where to applyshreveportla.gov ↗
shreveportla.gov
checked 4 days ago
›Read the wording
“Rental Registration Form”

Limits on how you rent

1 fact

Maximum guests3 sources10
Shreveport municipal code
checked 3 months ago
›Read the wording
“A Short-Term Rental Permit 'Type B-1' may be approved administratively by the Zoning Administrator if the total number of allowable overnight guests of the proposed short-term rental does not exceed 10 adults, nor does the proposed short-term rental property require special exception use approval due to distancing requirements.”

What you have to provide

3 facts

Local contact required4 sourcesYes
Shreveport municipal code
checked 3 months ago
›Read the wording
“Each owner or property management firm shall appoint a person who is available 24 hours per day, seven days per week, to serve as the local representative for the short-term rental and shall respond on-site within 60 minutes to complaints regarding a condition or operation of the short-term rental or the conduct of the short-term renters.”
Inspection required3 sourcesYes
Shreveport municipal code
checked 3 months ago
›Read the wording
“No short-term rental application shall be accepted without signature by the owner or the property management firm, under penalty of perjury, acknowledging that the short-term rental is in habitable condition and complies with the health and safety standards set forth in this Article.”
Off-street parking requiredYes
Shreveport municipal code