Palm Springs, California has specific regulations for non-owner occupied short-term rentals (STRs). Here are the key points:

1. Definition: A vacation rental in Palm Springs is defined as a single-family dwelling or portion of it used for occupancy for 28 consecutive days or less without the owner being present24.
2. Permit Requirements: Non-owner occupied STRs must obtain a Vacation Rental Registration Certificate and a Transient Occupancy Tax permit28.
3. Zoning Restrictions: Vacation rentals are allowed only in single-family dwelling units and are prohibited in apartments and multi-family dwellings4.
4. Occupancy Limits: The city imposes a cap of 26 contracts (stays) per year for vacation rentals4.
5. Property Limitations: Individuals can only hold one registration certificate at a time, meaning they cannot own more than one Airbnb property in Palm Springs2.
6. Registration Display: Hosts must clearly display their registration certificates in the unit and in all advertising, including web-based services and print publications2.
7. Application Process: Owners must submit a Vacation Rental Application Request Form, which requires basic information about the property and owner. The city then provides access codes for the full application4.
8. Processing Time: Due to high volume, application processing can take up to 90 days4.
9. Penalties: Operating a vacation rental without a Registration Certificate can result in a $5,000 fine and permanent disqualification from vacation rental operations2.