Cross-referenced against 5 official sources — municipal codes, planning-department pages, and government registries.
La Quinta currently enforces a permanent moratorium on new STVR permits in all residential zones. Permits are only available in specific areas like Tourist Commercial zones or designated HOAs (e.g., PGA West).
To host an Airbnb in La Quinta, you must first verify your property is even eligible; most homes in residential neighborhoods are currently banned from getting new permits. If you are in an exempt zone, you'll need a city business license, a specific STVR permit costing $1,210 annually, and a passed safety inspection. You must also collect 10% tax from guests and send it to the city yourself, even if you use Airbnb.
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