Maui County vs New Orleans
Hawaii Effectively Banned | Louisiana Restricted
Disclaimer: General information only — not legal advice. Verify with your local government.
| Requirement | Maui County, Hawaii | New Orleans, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Legality Status | Effectively Banned | Restricted |
| Permit Fee | Set by annual budget ordinance — contact Planning Dept for current amount | NSTR ~$50 application (lottery); CSTR $1,000/year |
| Tax Rate | ~18% combined (11% state TAT + 3% county MCTAT + 4% GET) | 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 | $20,000 first offense; $10,000/day thereafter | $1,000/violation; platforms fined $1,000/day per illegal listing |
| Verdict | New Orleans has more favorable STR regulations overall. | |
Maui County, Hawaii
Status Effectively Banned
Permit Fee Set by annual budget ordinance — contact Planning Dept for current amount
Tax Rate ~18% combined (11% state TAT + 3% county MCTAT + 4% GET)
Day Limit No limit
Renewal Annual
Platform Tax No
Max Fine $20,000 first offense; $10,000/day thereafter
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
New Orleans has more favorable STR regulations overall.
Maui County Overview
Ordinance 5909 (signed Dec 2025) phases out all apartment-zoned vacation rentals — STR use must cease by Jan 1, 2029 in West Maui and Jan 1, 2031 elsewhere. Existing STRH and B&B permits remain but are capped. Legal challenges are pending.
Full Maui County 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 Maui County or New Orleans?
Maui County is classified as "Effectively Banned" while New Orleans is "Restricted." Maui County's permit fee is Set by annual budget ordinance — contact Planning Dept for current amount compared to NSTR ~$50 application (lottery); CSTR $1,000/year in New Orleans.
Which city has higher STR taxes — Maui County or New Orleans?
Maui County charges ~18% combined (11% state TAT + 3% county MCTAT + 4% GET), 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?
Maui County: $20,000 first offense; $10,000/day thereafter. New Orleans: $1,000/violation; platforms fined $1,000/day per illegal listing.