Louisiana county RV zoning for temporary housing

Louisiana parishes (equivalent to counties elsewhere) set zoning rules for unincorporated areas, while incorporated municipalities govern within city limits. Check whether your property falls under parish or municipal jurisdiction. The 59 parishes we have researched show diverse approaches, from blanket prohibitions to permit-based systems with duration limits.

Louisiana does not have a single statewide statute preempting parish RV occupancy bans after disasters. Instead, post-disaster allowances are typically authorized through parish or municipal emergency ordinances, which vary by jurisdiction and are often triggered by a Governor's or parish president's disaster declaration. Among the 59 parishes we have researched, 4 document explicit post-disaster exceptions or temporary housing procedures in their ordinances or emergency management frameworks. If your home is damaged by hurricane, flood, or other disaster, contact parish emergency management and planning to learn whether a temporary RV occupancy allowance is in effect.

Start with the parish table or interactive map below. Each researched parish row shows baseline temporary RV occupancy rules, permit requirements, maximum duration, and post-disaster exceptions when documented. Click through to a parish detail page for ordinance links, planning contacts, and compiled notes. Always confirm current rules with parish planning before relying on a temporary RV stay. Of Louisiana's 64 parishes, we have researched 59 so far, with 22 parishes having publishable detail pages.

Among the 59 Louisiana parishes we have researched: • **4** allow temporary RV occupancy on private property (often with permit, duration, or zone restrictions) • **11** allow it conditionally (construction, emergency, or specific zoning districts) • **6** prohibit RV living outside designated parks or campgrounds • **38** remain under research for baseline rules • **4** document post-disaster exceptions or procedures in parish ordinances These counts reflect parish-level ordinances for unincorporated areas. Incorporated cities may have different rules. Duration caps and permit processes vary widely. Use the table below to find your parish, review the detail page, and call planning to confirm.