Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Indian Wells, CA

Airbnb listings are allowed in Indian Wells, CA, but with restrictions. Short-term rentals generally require a minimum stay of 29 consecutive nights, with a 7-night exception during the annual professional tennis tournament. Operators must provide a 24-hour local emergency contact, limit parking to one vehicle per bedroom, and display the permit number and occupancy limits in all advertisements. A permit is required before you can host. These rules apply to all short-term rental platforms (Airbnb, Vrbo, Booking.com, etc.) — not just Airbnb specifically. See the official source linked on this page for full requirements. Last verified 2026-05-14.

Short-term rentals generally require a minimum stay of 29 consecutive nights, with a 7-night exception during the annual professional tennis tournament. Operators must provide a 24-hour local emergency contact, limit parking to one vehicle per bedroom, and display the permit number and occupancy limits in all advertisements.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Indian Wells. 1) Complete the City’s short-term residential rental registration application and obtain a business license. 2) Provide required documentation including owner/agent contact info, 24-hour local contact, and all online listing IDs. 3) Pay registration fees and quarterly Transient Occupancy Tax (12.25%).

1) Complete the City’s short-term residential rental registration application and obtain a business license. 2) Provide required documentation including owner/agent contact info, 24-hour local contact, and all online listing IDs. 3) Pay registration fees and quarterly Transient Occupancy Tax (12.25%).

Vrbo is permitted in Indian Wells, CA under the same restrictions that apply to Airbnb — local rules govern the rental itself, not the specific platform. You must hold a valid permit before hosting on Vrbo. Last verified 2026-05-14.

Short-term rental hosts in Indian Wells are typically responsible for lodging, occupancy, and applicable sales taxes — these usually apply even where hosting is allowed without a permit. Rates and remittance rules vary by jurisdiction (state, county, and city can each levy a share); confirm the current rates with the official source linked on this page. Platforms such as Airbnb and Vrbo collect some taxes automatically, but the host remains liable for any not collected on their behalf.

We are not currently tracking any recent short-term rental ordinance changes for Indian Wells. STR rules change frequently — verify the current requirements with the city or county before listing, using the official source linked on this page.