PALM DESERT, CA SHORT-TERM RENTAL INFORMATION
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This page is for informational purposes only and is not the authority on local regulations. Please visit palmdesert.gov for the complete and current regulatory information and compliance procedures to ensure your property is compliant.
Palm Desert STR Ordinance
STRs renting for stays less than twenty-seven consecutive days must apply for a Short-Term Rental Permit and abide by other operational, safety, and advertising requirements.
Palm Desert Lodging Taxes
STRs in Palm Desert are subject to the City’s 11% Transient Occupancy Tax and a 1% assessment by the the Greater Palm Springs Tourism Business Improvement District. Operators are also required to have a Transient Occupancy Tax Operator Permit.
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