Lafayette Tourism Lodging Association

04/24/2025

What Does Banning Short-Term Rentals really accomplish? No change in housing affordability, greatly reduced tourism and higher hotel prices.

Concerns that short-term rentals fueled by platforms like Airbnb have caused long-term rents to rise in major cities has caused some governments to place limits, including bans, on them. But research of New York City found that short-term rentals are not the biggest contributor to high rents, especi...

04/22/2025

The short-term rental (STR) industry has experienced significant changes and growth, especially in recent years. The 2024 State of the Short-Term Rental Industry Report by Rent Responsibly and the College of Charleston represents the largest and most comprehensive study ever conducted on this sector...

04/11/2025

Short-term vacation rentals have created controversy since they began. Here’s 6 ways short-term vacation rentals are impacting communities.

04/09/2025

NESTLED in the heart of northwest Louisiana, property developer Sara McDaniel is revitalizing the community with affordable places to stay. The LA native now calls the sleepy town of Minden home, a…

04/07/2025

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08/22/2024

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08/20/2024

Hey everyone, in case you're wondering about how everything is going with the city there is a zoning variation request for an Airbnb tonight at the city council meeting. In case you're wondering about the process and how it all works. Dana is a host at 318 North Sterling and is up for vote tonight to modify zoning from rs1 to rm1. If anybody wants to go show their support I'm sure it would be greatly appreciated.

10/26/2023

Betsy Richard's beautiful book devoted to travelers to Lafayette is a must-buy. Check it out and be sure to leave a 5-star review.

Travelers from all over the world pay a visit to Louisiana to immerse themselves in Cajun culture. Hospitality, food, and a love of life are intrinsic to our culture. Prayer from the Christian roots and morals of ancestors' past have not been forgotten deep in the heart of Cajun Country. Cajun Gu...

10/26/2023

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10/06/2023

City Council Bans Short-term Rentals in 75% of Lafayette
On October 3, the City Council voted 4-1 to require every AirBnB, VRBO and short-term rental owner to buy a permit and follow other restrictions – some of the strictest in the state. In addition, the council completely banned short-term renting in RS-1 (residential) neighborhoods. There is no grandfathering or exceptions for people who rent out their own homes or apartments on the property where they live.

MEDIA LINK: Short-term rentals to be prohibited in Lafayette residential neighborhoods

What the ordinance says:
– All short-term rentals must get a permit to operate starting April 2024. There are 12 requirements, including proof of ownership, notification of neighbors, and a $100 fee. Permits must be renewed every year.
– Maximum of 4 rooms and 2 people/room. No parties.
– Owner/operator must be available 24/7 and respond within 1hr or 30 minutes between 11pm and 7am.
– Single rooms may be rented, but only 1 at a time.
– Complete ban of all short-term renting in RS-1 residential neighborhoods beginning in October 2024.
More info and full ordinance on our website
Www.lafayettetla.org

10/05/2023

Remember the rental platforms have to follow suit with the ordinances. Also there is no way for the platforms to distinguish between what is in the City limits or not. Their reach is to everyone that has a lafayette address. You would have to prove its not in the City limits and you don't need a permit

10/05/2023

Short-term rentals like Airbnbs will be banned in the city of Lafayette.