Dallas vs New Orleans
Texas Restricted | Louisiana Restricted
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| Requirement | Dallas, Texas | New Orleans, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Legality Status | Restricted | Restricted |
| Permit Fee | $285 registration fee | NSTR ~$50 application (lottery); CSTR $1,000/year |
| Tax Rate | 13% Hotel Occupancy Tax (7% city + 6% state) | 5% sales tax + 6.75% occupancy tax + $5–$12/night occupancy fee |
| Annual Day Limit | No limit | No limit |
| Renewal Interval | Annual | Annual |
| Platform Remits Taxes | No — host must remit | Yes |
| Max Fine Example | $500–$2,000/violation | $1,000/violation; platforms fined $1,000/day per illegal listing |
| Verdict | Both cities have comparable STR regulatory environments. | |
Dallas, Texas
Status Restricted
Permit Fee $285 registration fee
Tax Rate 13% Hotel Occupancy Tax (7% city + 6% state)
Day Limit No limit
Renewal Annual
Platform Tax No
Max Fine $500–$2,000/violation
New Orleans, Louisiana
Status Restricted
Permit Fee NSTR ~$50 application (lottery); CSTR $1,000/year
Tax Rate 5% sales tax + 6.75% occupancy tax + $5–$12/night occupancy fee
Day Limit No limit
Renewal Annual
Platform Tax Yes
Max Fine $1,000/violation; platforms fined $1,000/day per illegal listing
Both cities have comparable STR regulatory environments.
Dallas Overview
Dallas banned non-owner-occupied STRs in residential single-family zoning districts effective April 2023. Owner-occupied or 'hosted' stays and multifamily/commercial zoning remain allowed with registration.
Full Dallas guide →New Orleans Overview
Heavily restricted: French Quarter is banned (except parts of Bourbon St), permits limited to owner's primary residence via lottery, CSTR permits frozen since 2023, and one STR per block density cap applies.
Full New Orleans guide →Frequently Asked Questions
Is it easier to Airbnb in Dallas or New Orleans?
Dallas is classified as "Restricted" while New Orleans is "Restricted." Dallas's permit fee is $285 registration fee compared to NSTR ~$50 application (lottery); CSTR $1,000/year in New Orleans.
Which city has higher STR taxes — Dallas or New Orleans?
Dallas charges 13% Hotel Occupancy Tax (7% city + 6% state), while New Orleans charges 5% sales tax + 6.75% occupancy tax + $5–$12/night occupancy fee. Compare the full breakdown in the table above.
Which city has stricter fines for illegal short-term rentals?
Dallas: $500–$2,000/violation. New Orleans: $1,000/violation; platforms fined $1,000/day per illegal listing.