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Hemet, CA Short-Term Rentals: Noise Rules (2026)

Some Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified August 2026

Key Facts

Governing law
Hemet City Code § 18-709(16)
Quiet hours
10:00 p.m. to 10:00 a.m.
Guest liability
Separate violation under § 18-710(4)
Posted notice
Required inside unit (§ 18-709(9)e)
Gathering ban
No large commercial/noncommercial gatherings (§ 18-709(15))
Suspension trigger
2 violations in 12 months

Summary

Hemet bars amplified or reproduced sound from being audible outside a short-term lodging unit between 10:00 p.m. and 10:00 a.m., a standing permit condition under City Code § 18-709(16). Guests who break curfew are separately liable under § 18-710(4), and owners must post the good neighbor policy and noise notice inside the unit.

Sec. 18-709(16). The owner shall ensure that no amplified sound or reproduced sound is used outside or audible from the property line between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 10:00 a.m. and that the transient user does not violate the requirements set forth in this Code. Sec. 18-710(4). ...it shall be unlawful for any transient user, occupant or guest of a short-term lodging unit to:...(4)Amplify or reproduce sound between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 10:00 a.m.:a.Outside of the lodging unit; orb.That is audible from the property line for the lodging unit.

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Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 69 Update 2).

Full Breakdown

" Section 18-709(9)e requires that same curfew to be spelled out in the written notice every owner must post inside the unit, along with the local contact person's name and 24-hour phone number, the on-site parking count, and the trash pickup schedule. Beyond the overnight curfew, Section 18-709(5) requires owners to use best efforts to ensure guests "do not create unreasonable noise or disturbances" or "engage in disorderly conduct" at any hour, and Section 18-709(6) obligates the owner to act promptly to stop a repeat problem once notified of one.

, either outside the unit or audible from the property line, regardless of what the owner's paperwork says. A short-term rental also cannot be used to host large commercial or noncommercial gatherings under Section 18-709(15), which covers the loud-party scenario directly by barring the underlying use, not just its noise. Noise complaints feed the same enforcement ladder as every other permit condition: an administrative citation under Section 18-713 and Chapter 1, Article II, and repeated violations, two within 12 months for a suspension or three for revocation, count under Section 18-714 whether the citation was issued to the owner or to a guest staying at the unit.

Violations & Fines

A guest who runs amplified sound audible from the property line between 10:00 p.m. and 10:00 a.m. violates Section 18-710(4) directly; the owner is separately liable under Section 18-709(16) and (6) for failing to prevent or stop it. Each violation supports an administrative citation under Section 18-713, and two noise violations tied to the unit within 12 months can suspend the short-term lodging permit for six months under Section 18-714.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a noise curfew for Hemet short-term rentals?
Yes. Section 18-709(16) bars amplified or reproduced sound audible from the property line between 10:00 p.m. and 10:00 a.m., and that same window has to be posted inside the unit under Section 18-709(9)e.
Can guests be cited directly for a loud party at a rental?
Yes. Section 18-710(4) makes it unlawful for any transient user, occupant, or guest to amplify or reproduce sound during the curfew hours, so the citation does not have to go through the owner first.
Can I host a wedding reception at a Hemet short-term rental?
No. Section 18-709(15) prohibits using a permitted short-term lodging unit for large commercial or noncommercial gatherings, commercial filming, or non-owner wedding receptions, separate from the noise curfew itself.
What happens to my permit after repeated noise complaints?
Two violations connected to the unit within a 12-month period, including noise citations against a guest, can trigger a six-month suspension under Section 18-714, and a third violation within that window can lead to revocation.

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