Vacation Rentals

The Department of Special Program Compliance is responsible for administering the Rules and Regulations adopted by the Council for Vacation Rentals within the City of Palm Springs.

The City Council adopted Ordinance 2075 on November 28, 2022. Ordinance 2075 amended and restated the City's adopted Vacation Rental Ordinance. The Ordinance confirms:

• Vacation Rentals and Homesharing are only allowed as ancillary and secondary uses of residential property in the City.
• Establishes a regulatory program for Vacation Rental and Homesharing lodging to minimize adverse effects of vacation rental uses on surrounding residential neighborhoods.
• Limits Vacation Rental and Homesharing lodging to single-family dwelling units and prohibits Vacation Rental and Homesharing lodging in apartments.
• Provides a permitting process and imposes operational requirements.
• Confirms vacation rental registration certificate is a privilege; not a right.

For more information, visit: City of Palm Springs - Vacation Rentals