Palm Springs, CA

Human-verified 2026-06-29 Max fine: $5,000/occurrence

Key Compliance Rules

Permit fee	$450/yr $450/yr STR permit + ~$100 city business license (Type 1); one-time $350 fire inspection fee
Night cap	No annual cap Minimum 2-night stays required citywide; certain Vacation Rental Overlay Zones (VROZs) require 7-night minimum
Renewal cycle	Annual (every 12 months)
Max enforcement fine	$5,000/occurrence

Registration Requirements

Short-Term Vacation Rental (STVR) permit required (Palm Springs PSMC §5.25). City business license also required separately. Minimum 2-night stay enforced; some Vacation Rental Overlay Zones (VROZs) mandate 7-night minimum. Permit number must appear in all advertising and listings. Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT, 11.5% + TBID fee) collected via platforms or host and remitted monthly. Strict nuisance rules: noise violations can trigger permit suspension. Compliance cameras/monitors (e.g., NoiseAware) encouraged by city. Fines up to $5,000 per occurrence; permit revocation after 3 violations.

Official Source

This data is sourced from the official city ordinance and verified by hand. Always check the source for the latest rules.

↗ City of Palm Springs — STR Program

Last verified: 2026-06-29

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