Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Rancho Mirage, CA

No — Airbnb-style short-term rentals are not allowed in Rancho Mirage, CA. Short-term rentals (27 consecutive days or less) are prohibited in every zone of the city. This includes advertising or offering a dwelling unit, in whole or in part, for transient lodging, regardless of home-sharing or subletting arrangements. The ban applies to all short-term rental platforms (Airbnb, Vrbo, Booking.com, etc.), not just Airbnb. See the official source linked on this page for full requirements. Last verified 2026-05-14.

Short-term rentals (27 consecutive days or less) are prohibited in every zone of the city. This includes advertising or offering a dwelling unit, in whole or in part, for transient lodging, regardless of home-sharing or subletting arrangements.

No permit is currently required to operate a short-term rental in Rancho Mirage.

No. Because Rancho Mirage, CA prohibits this type of short-term rental, the ban covers Vrbo just as it covers Airbnb and Booking.com — switching platforms does not change the legal status. Last verified 2026-05-14.

Short-term rental hosts in Rancho Mirage 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 Rancho Mirage. STR rules change frequently — verify the current requirements with the city or county before listing, using the official source linked on this page.