https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/california/palm-springs/ Recent short-term rental regulatory updates for Palm Springs, CA. Fri, 05 Jun 2026 22:16:30 GMT https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/california/palm-springs/ Palm Springs strengthened Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) collection enforcement in 2024, requiring all platforms (Airbnb, VRBO, etc.) to remit TOT directly to the city. Operators must still ensure their properties are properly registered or face penalties even when platforms remit taxes. Thu, 01 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMT california-palm-springs-2024-02-01 https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/california/palm-springs/ Palm Springs implemented a 26-contract-per-year cap for newly issued STR permits, limiting new operators to hosting guests no more than 26 times annually. Existing permit holders with a track record of compliance are not subject to the same cap. The rule is intended to phase in new operators gradually. Sun, 01 Oct 2023 00:00:00 GMT california-palm-springs-2023-10-01 https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/california/palm-springs/ Palm Springs enforces caps on the percentage of single-family homes in each neighborhood that can operate as STRs. Once a neighborhood reaches its cap, new permits are not issued regardless of other eligibility. Cap percentages vary by neighborhood type. Tue, 01 Mar 2022 00:00:00 GMT california-palm-springs-2022-03-01