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Home My WebLink About02 - Correspondence12/2/21 , 7:59 AM Edit Local laws for 'deepwell escape' -Airbnb £ Review Saved 7 minutes ago · Save and Exit Important information about your listing Make sure you familiarize yourself with your local laws, as well as Airbnb's Nondiscrimination Policy . You should always educate yourself about the laws and rules in your area before listing your space. Many places have rules covering homesharing, and the specific codes and ordinances can appear in different locations (such as zoning, building, licensing or tax codes). Many locales require registration, a permit or a license before properties can be listed or guests can be accepted. You may also be responsible for collecting and remitting certain taxes. Short term rentals may even be prohibited altogether in some locations. By accepting our Terms of Service and listing your space, you certify that you will follow applicable laws and regulations, have all necessary rights to list your space, including in third party agreements like leases, and acknowledge that you have read the following notice: If you are a tenant who is listing a room, home, mobilehome, condominium, or apartment, please refer to your rental contract or lease, or contact your landlord, prior to listing the property to determine whether your lease or contract contains restrictions that would limit your ability to list your room, home, mobilehome, condominium, or apartment. Listing your room, home, mobilehome, condominium, or apartment may be a violation of your lease or contract, and could result in legal action against you by your landlord, including possible eviction. You should review any restrictions on coverage under your homeowners' or renters' insurance policy related to short-term rental activities to ensure that there is appropriate insurance coverage in the event that a person sustains an injury or loss for which you are responsible, a person damages or causes loss to your personal or real property, or a claim or lawsuit is made against you or otherwise arises out of activities related to this hosting platform. < Back Next https ://www.airbnb .com/become-a-host/53640426/local-laws?from_du plicate_1 Ys_land ing=1 1/2 ' 1ou should review any restrictions on coverage under your l1orneovmers' or renters' insurance polic~, related to short -tern, r ental activities to ensure that there is appropriate insurance c overage in 1he event that a person sustains an injury or loss for v1 f1 ich you are responsible, a person damages or causes loss to your personal or real property, or a claim or lavlisuit is made against you or othenNise arises out of activities related to tllis hosting platform. · To get you started} we offer some helpful resources under "Your City Lav,,s." General regulations vVhat loca l re9ulations apply to me? Taxes Ensure you look up any local taxe s or business license requirements that may apply. This may i nclude things like hotet/transient occupancy tax, sales, and other turnover taxes such as Va lue Added Tax (VAT) or Goods and Se rvices Tax (GST) or i ncome tax. Permits or registrations Ensure you l ook up any permttting, zoning, safety, and hea lth regulations that may apply. The governing authorities that regulate the use and deve loprnent of property in your area may have useful information on such regulations. 12/2/21 , 7:57 AM £ H e lp Cente r HelR Center Hosting stay~ About hosting Calendar and bookings Payouts and taxes Managing your listing Your reservations About Airbnb Your account Safety Responsible hosting ,Palm Springs, CA Pa lm Springs , CA -Airbnb Help Cen ter It's important fo r you to understand you r local laws if you w ant to become an Airbnb host. We provide a platform and mar ketplace, but we don't provide legal advice. Even so, we want t o share some information to help you understand laws and other rules that relat e to short-term rentals in Palm Springs. This article isn't exhaustive, but it should h e lp you start your re sea rch on local laws . !f you have questions, contact the · ~--~~,~-" ,, ,_ :. =;c··· · :~~.;:;_T or another local authority, such a local lawyer or tax professional. You can also check Palm Springs' .c:. _ , : .. -~-:.:~.· __ ._ . ~ _· ~: City rules The information in this article only applies to the City of Palm Springs. If you live in another city or unincorporated Riverside County, please contact your local city administrator or planning department for more information. Operational requirements Palm Springs requires a "responsible person" over the age of 25 to : s Sign a contract with the operator ttos://\WN1 .a irbnb.coml help/article/907/palm-springs-ca 1/5 12/2/21, 7:57 AM Palm Springs, CA -Airbnb Help Center • Meet and greet guests in person to explain the local rules and regulations • Obtain a signature of receipt of the Statement of Rules and Regulations/Good Neighbor Brochure License requirements Palm Springs' short-term residential rental ordinance sets operational standards and license requirements for hosts of all short-term rentals in Palm Springs. The ordinance states that you need a Vacation Rental/Homeshare Registration Certificate and a Transieni, OccuR.a.O,C, T~1x germ1t in order to legally operate any short-term rental. We suggest that you take time to familiarize yourself with the ordinance in order to understand your responsibilities. Palm Springs recognizes two types of short-term rentals: 1. A homeshare is a rental of one or more bedroom for 28 or fewer days while the owner resides in the home throughout the duration 2. A vacation rental is any accommodation that is available for 28 or fewer days without the owner present The penalties for operating a vacation rental or homeshare without a Registration Certificate include a $5,000 fine from the City of Palm Springs and permanent ineligibility for Vacation Rental operations. Check the City's short-term vacation rental tool kit for more information about requirements that apply to both individual operators and vacation rental agencies. Advertising requirements You'll get a four-digit City ID number when you complete your application for a Vacation Rental/Homeshare Certificate. Include that number in the description of your listing in the following format: "The City of Palm Springs ID #XXXX". Transient Occupancy Tax Palm Springs assesses transient lodging taxes on hotels, inns, vacation homes or houses, and other short-term rentals. Transient Occupancy Tax must be reported and paid to the City each month. Check the City's Vacation Rental TOT Information page for more information about the transient occupancy tax. TBID Assessment The Greater Palm Springs Tourism Business Improvement District (TBID) was re-established in 2020 and includes short-term vacation rentals. As of July 1, 2021, all vacation rental lodging in https ://www.airbnb .com /help/article/907 /palm-springs-ca 2/5 12/2/21 , 7 :57 A M Palm Sprin gs, CA -Airbnb Help Center the districtl including Palm Springs, must pay the 1% TBID assessment on short te r m stays o f less than 28 days . Visit the .. , ... '" "'-'-'~ "'to learn more. Safety standards Palm Sp rings enforces rules and regulations with re spect to the habitability, health, and safety of shor t term rental units. Your short-term rental property will be required to undergo a safety lnspection during the initial Vacation Rental Certificate application process and each time you renew. Check the City's ~a.,·<_,.:_ _-_ c·:.:_ ,·;__r-_~ :_ information on what's included in an inspection. Other rules . __ .. , . ..:. : fo r This article is about City rules and regulations, but remember to check with your comm u nity about other types of local rules if your home belongs t o a condo complex, HOA, timeshare, or other tenant organization. If you lease, check your contract or contact your landlord to make sure you 're permitted to sublet. Occupancy limits- Occupancy per bedroom is limited to 2 aduit overnight guests and 1 vehicle . Night limits Vacation rentals have annual limits fo r guest stays, w hich is 32 guest stays per calendar year with an additional 4 guest stays during July, August, and September. The number of stays is prorated for the first year a Registration Certificate is in effect. Homeshares do not have annual limits for guest stays . The City of Palm Springs Vacation Rental Hotline If you need to report an active complaint about a vacation rental/homeshare or event house in your neighborhood, please cail (760) 32 2-83 83 The City of Palm Springs asks that yo u: Qt Call during the event $ Please do not call the police in a non-emergency situation @ Provide the vacation rental property address ll Describe the disturbance • Allowing access to your yard will help them witness any violation 9 Let the hotline operator know if you want a call back with a resolution httos://www.airbnb .co m/h elp/article /907 /palm-s pring s-ca 3/5 12/2/21 , 7 :57 AM Palm Springs, CA -Airbnb Help Center Our commitment to your community We are committed to working with local officials to clarify how local rules impact the short- ":erm rental community. We will continue to advocate for changes that will enable people to -rent out their homes. Did you get the help you needed? 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