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

IMPORTANT
If your proposed Short Term Rental (STR) property is within 500 feet of another
registered Short Term Rental property OR exceeds ten adults, you may be required
to get Special Exception Use (SEU) approval.

Click the map here to see if your property is within 500-feet of a registered Short-Term
Rental property, or call (318) 673-6480 and ask to speak with a staff member
about Short-Term Rentals.

Please refer to the Special Exception Use page for application information and
the Zoning Board of Appeal's meeting dates and deadlines to determine when your
application will be approved.

 

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 https://shreveport-la-str.deckard.com/
- We use a third party application called Deckard for our online applications. If you have not used Deckard before, please start your application by selecting the ‘APPLY ONLINE’ button 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 Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA). Please check the Special Exception Use page for additional information and the ZBA'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.