Covington, LA

Covington Regulations

A strict citywide cap of 10 permits (already near saturation) and a ban on short‑term rentals in single‑family residential zones severely limit where and how STRs can operate, pushing most uses into commercial/mixed‑use areas. Operators must obtain both a conditional use permit and an annual administrative permit, complete a public‑hearing process, pass fire inspections, carry $500k liability insurance, and pay B&B/STR fees—creating a heavy, ongoing compliance burden. Combined with parish‑level rules and daily fines for violations, the regulatory environment is constrained and costly for new investors.