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How do I participate at a City Council meeting?
The City Council meets the first and third Tuesdays of every month at 6:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers located at 11999 Palm Drive. Citizens may speak during the Public Comment period of the agenda for three minutes on a topic not on the agenda, but within the subject matter jurisdiction of the … Continued
How do I contact the City Council?
You can find contact information for the Mayor and City Council on our City Council page.
When does the City Council meet?
The City Council meets the first and third Tuesdays of every month at 6:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers located at 11999 Palm Drive. On an as-needed basis, Closed Session and Presentations are held prior to the 6:00 p.m. Regular Session. Please refer to the meeting agenda for exact start times. Check out … Continued
How do I obtain a Garage Sale Permit?
You can apply for a garage sale permit online. Garage Sale Permits shall be limited to 4 garage sales per year (one every 3 months), and not exceeding 3 consecutive days each time. The time of operation for garage sales shall be during daylight hours, any day of the week. The permit cost is $15.
How do I obtain a Special Event Permit?
You can apply for a special event permit online. For assistance, please contact Melissa Purcell, Administrative Assistant II, at mpurcell@cityofdhs.org or at (760) 329-6411 Ext. 263
How can I obtain building permit history on a property?
Contact the Building Division at (760) 329-6411
City Parks
Click here for information on all of our park facilities, locations, and amenities.
Cabot’s Pueblo Museum
For more than 100 years, visitors have been drawn to the beauty and natural power of Desert Hot Springs. Step back into time at Cabot’s Pueblo Museum. Learn more.
Where can I find information about the Library?
The Desert Hot Springs Public Library, located at 14380 Palm Drive, is part of the Riverside County Library System. They can be reached at (760) 329-5926. Click here for more information.