The taxes, line by line
| Tax or fee | Rate | Applies to / notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orleans Parish gross rentals tax | 5% | City STR tax list | [1] |
| Orleans Parish occupancy tax | 6.75% | City STR tax list | [1] |
| Occupancy privilege | $0.50 per night | 1–299 rooms ($1.00 for 300+) | [1] |
| NSTR (residential) occupancy fee | $5 per night rented | Residential STR permits | [1] |
| CSTR (commercial) occupancy fee | $12 per night rented | Commercial STR permits | [1] |
Who collects it (and what's still on you)
- One collector: however an STR tax or fee is paid to the City, it's processed by the Department of Finance, Bureau of Revenue.[1]
- State taxes are extra: the City notes its list doesn't include applicable state or federal taxes.[1]
- Permits and fines: STR violations can be fined up to $1,000 per violation under state law.[1]
A real booking, worked out
Say you list at $200 a night for 3 nights with a $100 cleaning fee: a $700 subtotal. Airbnb's fee and the lodging taxes are separate things. Airbnb's single host fee is 15.5% of your nightly price and fees, and taxes aren't part of that fee base, so the guest pays taxes on top while your payout is set by the platform fee.
| Booking line | Airbnb (15.5% host fee) | Vrbo (12% from Oct 29, 2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Your subtotal (rent + cleaning) | $700.00 | $700.00 |
| Platform host fee | −$108.50 | −$84.00 |
| Your payout | $591.50 | $616.00 |
| Lodging taxes on top for the guest (if the full $700 is taxable) | $98.75 | $98.75 |
Taxes use the rates in the table above, with a residential (NSTR) permit; state taxes not included. What counts as taxable (cleaning fees, platform service fees) is set by each agency, so treat this as an estimate. Run your own numbers in the Airbnb fee calculator or the Vrbo 12% calculator.
Holiday-season host prep for New Orleans
Parade-season guests bring beads, glitter and late nights. A stocked caddy and enzyme cleaner keep turnovers on schedule. Our Airbnb cleaning supplies checklist lists what to buy, how many and when to skip (that page contains affiliate links). Getting ready for cold snaps? See the winter-ready rental checklist.