Slidell Hotel Occupancy Tax Authorized, $590k Projected Revenue
Summary
Louisiana Senate Bill SB406 authorizes the city of Slidell to levy a hotel occupancy tax. The bill was passed by the Senate on March 16, 2026, and is awaiting gubernatorial signature. The legislation is projected to generate $590,000 in annual recurring revenue for the city.
What changed
Louisiana SB406 grants the city of Slidell authority to impose a hotel occupancy tax, creating a new municipal revenue stream from lodging. The bill passed the Senate on March 16, 2026, and requires gubernatorial signature before taking effect.\n\nHotel operators within Slidell city limits will be subject to the new tax obligations and must prepare for collection and remittance requirements. Travelers and visitors should anticipate potentially higher costs for lodging in the area. The projected $590,000 annual revenue may be allocated by the city for general fund purposes or specific initiatives.
What to do next
- Hotel operators in Slidell should monitor for implementation details
- Prepare systems for hotel occupancy tax collection and remittance
- Travelers to Slidell should anticipate increased lodging costs
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ChangeBridge / Louisiana / SB406 Passed SB406 Senate Bill Passed 2026-03-16
Authorizes the city of Slidell to levy a hotel occupancy tax. (gov sig) (OR +$590,000 LF RV See Note)
Bill Details
State Louisiana
Session 2026 Regular Session
Chamber Senate
Official Source www.legis.la.gov/legis/BillInfo.aspx?s=26r...
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Robert Owen (Sen - R)
Action History
2026-04-08 S Read by title. Ordered engrossed and passed to third reading and final passage. 2026-04-07 S Reported favorably. 2026-03-17 S Read second time by title and referred to the Committee on Revenue and Fiscal Affairs. 2026-03-16 S Introduced in the Senate. Read by title and placed on the Calendar for a second reading.
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2026-03-17 S Revenue & Fiscal Affairs
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0000-00-00 Introduced 0000-00-00 Engrossed
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