Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Thermal, CA

Short-term rentals in Thermal (unincorporated Riverside County) are allowed for private residential dwellings and ADUs for stays between 2 and 30 consecutive days. Separate Short-Term Rental Certificates are required per property and must be renewed annually; operators must also register for Transient Occupancy Tax and adhere to occupancy, noise, and parking rules.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Thermal. 1) Submit an online application via the County portal (str.deckard.com/ca-riverside/) with required documents (Grant Deed, TOT registration, owner authorization, and self-certification) and pay the $740 fee. 2) Upon Planning Department approval, schedule and pass an exterior inspection by Code Enforcement to verify required signage. 3) Receive the STR Certificate, which must be renewed annually for a $540 fee.

1) Submit an online application via the County portal (str.deckard.com/ca-riverside/) with required documents (Grant Deed, TOT registration, owner authorization, and self-certification) and pay the $740 fee. 2) Upon Planning Department approval, schedule and pass an exterior inspection by Code Enforcement to verify required signage. 3) Receive the STR Certificate, which must be renewed annually for a $540 fee.