Palm Desert

Short-term rentals in Palm Desert are heavily restricted and prohibited in all single-family residential zones (R-1 and R-2). Eligible properties in multi-family or planned development zones must obtain an annual permit and remit an 11% Transient Occupancy Tax directly to the city.

To host an Airbnb in Palm Desert, you must first confirm your property isn't in a 'prohibited zone' (most houses in R-1 or R-2 neighborhoods are banned from STRs). If you are in a permitted zone, you must apply for an annual permit, install a noise monitoring device, and designate a local contact who can respond to complaints within 30 minutes. You are also responsible for paying an 11% tax to the city every month, as Airbnb does not collect this tax for you in Palm Desert.