As discussed in its May 21, 2024, budget adjustment study session, over $2.9 million dollars was cut due to budget shortfalls, and one-time funds and some reserves were used to prevent further cuts this year. This approach cannot be used long term. Measure P was placed on the ballot in part to allow the community … Continued
For the past year, the city conducted significant community outreach via phone, mail, digital and in-person meetings to get community input. Service priorities identified by your neighbors include: Maintaining 911 emergency response times Maintaining rapid police response times Upgrading roads and bridges to better prepare them for flooding and blow sand Investigating and preventing crime … Continued
Measure P includes strict accountability requirements to ensure that funds are used effectively and appropriately, including public disclosure of spending, and independent financial audits. By law, all Measure P funds must be used in Desert Hot Springs.
For factual information about Measure P, please visit www.cityofdhs.org/MeasureP. For municipal election information, including information on candidates for Mayor, Council Districts 2 and 4, and election participation information, please visit www.cityofdhs.org/elections or www.voteinfo.net.
Yes, if allowed by the Homeowners Association. The property owner or owner’s agent must provide a copy of the CC&R from the HOA board of Directors or Property Management Company accompanied by the “HOA Authorization Form” found on the Vacation rental portal when applying for or renewing a Vacation Rental Permit. If the vacation rental … Continued
You may file an appeal of the vacation rental permit denial. If the owner appeals the decision, the appeal must be filed within 15 calendar days of the City’s decision. A filing fee must be paid at the time of the appeal request. Any appeal of the denial of a vacation rental permit filed without … Continued
Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) are not permitted for use as Short-Term Vacation Rentals as outlined in Municipal Code 17.08.090.
Proof of General Liability Insurance The application for a vacation rental registration certificate shall be accompanied by proof of general liability insurance in the amount of $1,000,000.00 combined single limit and an executed agreement to indemnify, defend and hold the City harmless from any and all claims and liability of any kind whatsoever resulting from … Continued
It is the responsibility of the permit holder to renew their permit before it expires. The City does not grant a leeway period and a renewal application must be submitted no earlier than sixty calendar days but no later than thirty calendar days prior to the permit’s expiration date. Failure to renew a vacation rental … Continued
Effective July 1st, 2021, vacation rental owners are required to remit the 1% Greater Palm Springs Tourism Business Improvement District (GPSTBID) assessment on gross rental revenue of short-term rentals of 28 days or less to the City of Desert Hot Springs. For additional information on the assessment and the Greater Palm Springs Tourism Business Improvement … Continued
