Palm Springs charges 13.5% Transient Occupancy Tax plus a 1% Tourism Business Improvement District assessment on STRs, with annual registration fees.
Under PSMC and California Revenue & Taxation Code Section 7280, Palm Springs imposes a 13.5% Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) on all stays of 27 nights or fewer at hotels, vacation rentals, and homeshares. A 1% Tourism Business Improvement District assessment applies to most lodging. Operators must register with the Finance Department, obtain a TOT certificate, and file monthly returns. Annual vacation rental permit fees cover inspection, hotline operation, and enforcement; fees run several hundred dollars per year. Airbnb and Vrbo collect and remit TOT on behalf of hosts through platform agreements, but hosts remain responsible for accurate reporting. Failure to pay TOT results in penalties, interest, and potential permit revocation.
Specific penalty amounts for this ordinance are not published in a publicly accessible fine schedule. Contact Palm Springs code enforcement directly for current fines, enforcement procedures, and hearing options.
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