Riverside County, CA Short-Term Rentals: Noise Rules (2026)
Key Facts
- Quiet hours
- 10:00 p.m.-7:00 a.m.
- Noise monitor
- Required, exterior, continuous
- First fine
- $1,500 citation
- Revocation trigger
- 3 verified violations in 12 months
- Applies to
- Unincorporated county only
Summary
Unincorporated Riverside County short-term rentals must observe 10 p.m.-7 a.m. quiet hours, run an exterior noise monitor, and bar loud or unruly parties.
J. Responsible operators, responsible guests, and other occupants of the short term rental shall each comply with the noise requirements of Riverside County Ordinance No. 847, including quiet hours between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m., and Riverside County Ordinance No. 924, related to loud or unruly parties, gatherings, or other similar events. ... K. A responsible operator shall install and maintain in continuous operation a noise monitor on the exterior of the short term rental to ensure compliance with Riverside County Ordinance No. 847.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 84 Update 1).
Full Breakdown
Under County Code § 5.84.080, every short-term rental operator, guest, and occupant must comply with the county's noise ordinance (quiet hours 10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.) and its separate loud-or-unruly-party ordinance. Operators must install and continuously run an exterior noise monitor to verify compliance, and use reasonably prudent practices to keep guests within the limits. Amplified outdoor sound must also meet the noise ordinance.
Violations & Fines
First violation: $1,500 administrative citation. Second violation within a year: $3,000. Third and later: $5,000 each. Three verified violations in 12 months, or seven total, permanently revokes the short-term rental certificate.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do Riverside County STR quiet hours apply inside city limits like Temecula or Palm Springs?
What happens if a guest throws a loud party at a Riverside County short-term rental?
Sources & Official References
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