ADU rules for New Orleans
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for New Orleans, LA
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# of Parcels
161,883
Zoning districts
72
Avg Parcel Value
$383,262
Zoning Districts:
162,707 parcels · 72 districts
HU-RD2
31%(50,377)
S-RS
25%(40,368)
S-RD
6%(10,040)
HU-RD1
5%(8,848)
Other
33%(53,074)
ADU Rules
What can you build in New Orleans, LA?
New Orleans, LA follows state and local rules for Accessory Dwelling Units. Here is a concise overview of the local rules.
Eligibility
- –Internal / Attached ADU: Not addressed in the local bylaw
- –Detached ADU: Not addressed in the local bylaw
Rental Restrictions
- –Detached ADU: Short-term rentals prohibited; cannot be used as a short-term/vacation rental. Garden District/overlay areas ban STRs. Internal/Attached ADU: Short-term rentals allowed only under citywide STR rules (permit required; Non-Commercial STRs require resident on site; max 1 STR per lot; up to 3 bedrooms/6 guests).
What's allowed on your lot?
These are the municipality-wide rules. What's allowed on a specific property also depends on state laws, setbacks, floor area ratio, lot coverage, environmental constraints, topography, and other property-specific factors. Search your address on FutureLot to see what's allowed on your property.
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