Acadiana Business Advocate

Tuesday, October 3rd, 2023

3 options on the table for short-term rental regulations

by Adam Daigle | Acadiana business editor

Good morning, Acadiana business news readers. Let's get right to the headlines.

The Lafayette City Council will have three options to consider regarding regulating short-term rentals during its meeting Tuesday.

The agenda for Tuesday's 5 p.m. meeting has three options for council members: one requiring a permit to operate short-term rentals in residential zoned areas, another allowing short-term rentals in residential zoned areas with permission from adjacent property owners and one prohibiting short-term rentals in residential zoned areas in the city.

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