Key Takeaways A permitted Bywater short-term rental operates as a lived-in apartment with local management and strict compliance with New Orleans STR regulations. Responsible short-term rental hosting in New Orleans requires permits, occupancy limits, quiet hours, and an accountable local property manager. A small-scale, locally managed short-term rental model supports neighborhood accountability while allowing part-time residents to share homes legally. How I share my part-time home through short-term rental—carefully,  and locally accountable I’m a part-time...