Are you seeking to operate an AirBnB, VRBO or other Short-Term Rental (STR) property? If so, you must first obtain a Short-Term Rental (STR) Permit. Short-Term Rental Properties are any habitable residential dwelling units, accessory dwelling unit or any room therein, that has been advertised as being temporarily available for rent for a term of less than thirty consecutive calendar days.

APPLICATION INFORMATION

1. Verify your property's location.
 - Prior to filling out an application, please verify that the Short Term Rental is located within the city limits of Shreveport.
- Click here to go to the property address lookup tool to verify.

2. Go to mgoconnect.org 
- We use a third party application called My Government Online (MGO) for our online applications. If you have not used MGO before, please start your application by selecting the ‘APPLY ONLINE’ below to get started.

- Follow the prompts to enter in the information for your STR.
- When selecting an Application Type, choose "Short-Term Rental Application".
- Ensure all items from the checklist are included in your application. Refer to the Application Checklist section of the page:
  - Copy of Occupation License.
  - Liability Insurance.
  - Proof of Ownership/Letter from Owner.
  - Site Plan/Property Plan.
  - Notice Letter.

- Once submitted you will receive a confirmation message and application number (i.e. APP-MPC-####). The Shreveport MPC will receive your application and review the application. You will be contacted for additional information or to progress to the next step.

3. Await approval.
Please see "Rental Types" on the right panel (below panel on mobile) to determine which type of short-term rental property you will be operating.

 - If your application is a 'Type A' application, it will be reviewed internally. A planner will send you an email with a digital copy of your Short-Term Rental Permit, once the application has been completed.

- If your application is a 'Type B-1' application, it will be reviewed internally. A planner will send you an email with a digital copy of your Short-Term Rental Permit, once the application has been completed.

- If your application is a 'Type B-2' application, it will be reviewed as a Special Exception Use by the Parish Planning and Zoning Commission (PZC). Please check the Special Exception Use page for additional information and the PZC's meeting dates and deadlines to determine when your application will be approved. If approved, you may proceed with your online STR permit application. Insert your approved Special Exception Use permit number where required when submitting your application.

Place a Copy of your Short-Term Rental Permit on your property. You must also display your Short-Term Rental Permit number on all online advertisements.