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Occupancy Limits: Palm Springs vs Riverside

How do occupancy limits rules compare between Palm Springs, CA and Riverside, CA?

Palm Springs and Riverside have similar restriction levels.

Palm Springs, CA

Riverside County

Heavy Restrictions

Palm Springs caps STR occupancy at two adults per bedroom plus two additional guests, with separate daytime event limits under Ch. 5.25.

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Riverside, CA

Riverside County

Heavy Restrictions

Riverside caps short-term rental occupancy at two persons per bedroom plus two additional guests, with a daytime-visitor cap, under RMC Chapter 5.72.

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Palm Springs FAQ

Riverside FAQ

Can I host a wedding at my Riverside STR?

Weddings and large gatherings above the STR's approved occupancy require a special-event permit from the City. Operating without one is an STR ordinance violation.

Do infants count toward occupancy?

Most Riverside STR listings exclude children under 2 or 3 from the count, but hosts should verify current Chapter 5.72 language with Finance at registration.

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