Summary
The commission is rewriting the city's short-term rental rules based on its January 2026 transient lodging study. Neighborhood advocates want the rules to stick to the study's findings, including bans on future commercial lodging in Marigny, Tremé, and Bywater; the text amendment was deferred to October 27.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 6
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 8, 2026.
Impact analysis
STR rules affect the city's supply of long-term housing and the short-term rental industry's livelihood.
Residents in saturated neighborhoods like Mid-City and the Bywater who want housing preserved.
Property owners seeking to operate short-term rentals while rules are in limbo.
Mentions & discussions (2)
City Planning Commission - Sep 8, 2026
The commission is rewriting the city's short-term rental rules based on its January 2026 transient lodging study. Neighborhood advocates want the rules to stick to the study's findings, including bans on future commercial lodging in Marigny, Tremé, and Bywater; the text amendment was deferred to October 27.
City Council — February 12, 2026
A citywide study of hotels, short-term rentals, B&Bs and other lodging was filed, setting the stage for future lodging policy debates.
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