(Methinks you procrastinate too much) Don't depend on anyone else to file your permit for you. That ain't happening. Airbnb will pay the city your taxes, but it is YOUR responsibility to apply for your license. Thee City can find you then fine you, bacause Airbnb will let them know you are operating an STR.
PLEASE read the permit requirements from the city and file your application by March 30. Otherwise you risk a fine.
Use the Short Term Rental brochure the city provides and begin your documentation:
http://www.nola.gov/nola/media/One-Stop-Shop/Safety%20and%20Permits/STR-Brochure-G.pdf
Here's what I have prepared to date that I can uipload as attachments with my application:
- proof of additional $500,000 insurance (i got a new homeowner's policy that allows and covers me with an STR, as I found my homeowner's would not honor claims if i have an STR)
- a PDF of Emergency Contact Info posted for my guests
- a PDF of the house layout with fire escape exits marked, with location pf smoke alarms and fire extinguishers
- a PDF photo collage of smoke detectors and charged/working fire extinguishers
- a PDF of proof of payment of property taxes
There are other requirements, but I don't know how to show proof of these:
- proof of compliance with codes (electrical, mechanical, building, etc)
- proof of no liens (other than showing my taxes are paid)
This has take some time to create. Best of luck to you all. I may find a visit to City Hall is needed to make sure I am in compliance.