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City Manager

About Under the direction of the City Council, the City Manager is the City's Chief Administrator. The City Manager and staff are responsible for the City's management functions, including: Preparation of the Budget Delivery of Services Hiring of Personnel Implementing Capital Projects City Manager Doria Wilms citymanager@cityofdhs.org ...

Filming in Desert Hot Springs

Filming Desert Hot Springs

Public Notices

Public Notice

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Animal Care and Control

Tiyler Messer, Compliance Manager History The City of Desert Hot Springs has been dedicated to animal care and control since 2017, when we brought the program in-house to enhance the welfare of animals in our community. In 2024, we proudly acquired an Animal Sanctuary, further demonstrating our commitment to providing a safe haven for animals...

SBDC and other Economic Development Partners

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Development Opportunities

Opportunity Zones

Desert Hot Springs is one of the few cities in the Coachella Valley to have received the designation for Qualified Opportunity Zones. Investors in these areas can experience major tax benefits – not to mention, the opportunity for growth. Here’s what you need to know to take advantage of this opportunity. What Investors Need to...

Economic Development

Jocelyn Kane Economic Development Manager A City of Opportunity Why Desert Hot Springs? Desert Hot Springs is a vibrant, growing, and innovative City that represents California's legacy of exploration and discovery. The first City in Southern California to legalize cannabis, Desert Hot Springs embraces and empowers business owners from many industries. At the same time,...

Memorandums of Understanding (MOU)

MOU Memorandum of Understanding

Bachelor Degree Program

Jobs/Internships

City of Desert Hot Springs Jobs and Internships

Human Resources

Bonnie Bilger Human Resources Manager Responsibilities Recruiting and retention Benefits administration Workers' compensation Employee labor relations Employee recognition Training Classification and compensation Safety Risk management

Desert Hot Springs Recreation Center

Mission The Desert Hot Springs Recreation Center is dedicated to offering a dynamic and engaging learning experience for the youth in our community. Our program integrates effective academic enrichment, physical fitness, nutrition, and life skills activities to inspire and challenge children while making learning enjoyable. Key components include homework support, interactive academic activities, positive youth...

Fitness Center

About The Desert Hot Springs Fitness Center features a small, intimate fitness center with brand-new cardio equipment. The space is designed to provide residents with a convenient and comfortable environment to improve their fitness and overall well-being. The fitness center is located at 11750 Cholla Dr. The fitness center is open to Desert Hot Springs...

Indoor Gymnasium

Hours and Fees The basketball and volleyball gym is open to teens and adults ages 14 and over. Anyone under the age of 14 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. You must bring identification and proof of residency Hours The Desert Hot Springs Recreation basketball gym is open Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from...

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