Useful Info
Important Information about the French Quarter (Vieux Carré) From the Property Owner, Residents & Associates, Inc.
- Short Term Rental and Bed & Breakfasts in the Vieux Carré are ILLEGAL. Except for licensed hotels, all rentals must exceed 60 days.
- Trash - NEVER ON SUNDAY. Read the City Department of Sanitation ordinance. Set out on curb Monday-Saturday beginning @ 5:00pm. (Anytime earlier is not legal & may result in a ticket or a fine!)
- Street Cleaning
- Watch Out on Tuesday & Thursday mornings YOU WILL BE TOWED Retrieval Minimum $125
- Tuesdays 8-12 Noon 'Cross Streets' (Esplanade, etc.)
- Thursdays 8-12 Noon 'Long Streets' (Bourbon, etc.)
- Moving in or Out - You must have a police detail for security/traffic. Call the 8th District at 585-7530.
- Parking - Most non-metered parking In the Quarter is limited to two hours from 7:00am until 7:00pm unless you have a resident or guest pass.
- Call the RESIDENTIAL PARKING DIVISION at 485-3610 to inquire about passes. IF YOU ARE TOWED, the City Auto Pound is located at 400 N. Claiborne Avenue, 585-7450.
- Exterior Paint/Construction - You must obtain a permit from the Vieux Carré Commission. 334 Royal Street, Monday - Friday 9am-4:30pm. 528-3950.