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What are the insurance requirements for a vacation rental?

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

What is the Greater Palm Springs Tourism Business Improvement District (TBID)?

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

Are there taxes associated with using a property for a vacation rental?

Yes, the City requires all vacation rental permit holders to pay a transient occupancy tax.  The transient occupancy tax is 12% of the rent charged by the operator.  Additional information on transient occupancy taxes can be found here: https://library.qcode.us/lib/desert_hot_springs_ca/pub/municipal_code/item/title_3-chapter_3_20?view=all

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