Joshua Tree, define a short-term rental unit as a residential dwelling unit or portion thereof rented or otherwise used for residential transient occupancy for 30 consecutive calendar days or less.

Yes, There are Short Term regulations that affect properties in Joshua Tree.

Yes, there are short-term rental taxes to be collected and remitted to the County.

Yes, Short term rental hosts are to have a permit to operate a business in Joshua Tree, issued by County Code Enforcement.

Hosts may be required to notify their neighbors of their intent to operate a short-term rental and provide them with contact information in case of any issues or complaints. While neighborhood approval is not required, it's always a good idea for hosts to be considerate of their neighbors and communicate openly about their plans to operate a short-term rental.

Neighborhood approval is not required to operate short term rentals.

It is permitted in residential areas and there is a limit of one STR on parcels under 2 acres and two STRs on parcels over 2 acres in the mountain and desert regions.

Yes, there are short-term rental taxes to be collected and remitted to the County.

Yes, A Short-term rental Permit from the San Bernardino County Land Use Services Department.

Transient Occupancy Tax(TOT) - 7%: To collect this tax, hosts will have to apply for Transient Occupancy Tax Registration Certificate from the San Bernardino County Tax Collector's Office, which involves submitting an application and paying a registration fee. The certificate must be renewed annually.

Hosts who fail to collect and remit the TOT or obtain a Transient Occupancy Registration Certificate may be subject to penalties and fines.

There are no prohibited zip codes for the use of STR in Joshua Tree.

• The property must be located in an area that is zoned for residential use
• The property must be the primary residence of the host
• The property must meet certain health and safety standards
• The property must be located on a paved road with adequate access for emergency vehicles
• The property must comply with certain occupancy limits, noise restrictions, and other

Yes, the Occupancy limit affect STR in Joshua Tree.

In Joshua Tree, short-term vacation rentals are now subject to short-term residential permits, code inspections and enforcement, transient occupancy tax, advertising specifications, and more.

The supervisors also put a limit on the number of STR permits for any individual person, corporation, personal or family trust, LLC or LLP at two permits — those with more than two STRs will be grandfathered in to keep their existing rentals.

Steps to get a permit in Joshua Tree:

1. Step 1: Apply online through the County's Portal, and submit the $1,370 initial application fee.

https://str.sbcounty.gov/getting-started/#information

2. Step 2: A Code Enforcement Officer will conduct an exterior inspection of the property to verify compliance with the County's requirements.

3. Step 3: Add your permit number to your Airbnb listing.

Fee

The fee for a Short-Term Rental Permit in Joshua Tree are:

To obtain a short-term rental license, hosts need to pay an initial application fee of $1,370, including a one-time credit of $150 for the installation of an outdoor noise monitoring device. The license is renewable annually for $885.

The ordinance also includes regulations related to occupancy limits, parking requirements, and noise restrictions, among other things. Occupancy limits of four people for a one-bedroom or studio unit, with two additional guests allowed for each additional bedroom up to a maximum of 12 total guests.

Operating an STR without a valid STR Permit within the County of San Bernardino will result in a fine of $1000 per day, or imprisonment in the County jail for a period of not more than six months, or by both such base fine and imprisonment.

For the second offense $2000 and $5000 for the third offense within 12 months.

The San Bernardino County Land Use Services Department is the major regulatory body. Other bodies include; the San Bernardino County Tax Collector's Office and the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department

San Bernardino County Land Use Services Department:

Website: https://cms.sbcounty.gov/lus/Short-TermRentals.aspx

Phone: (909) 387-8311

Email: LUSShortTermRental@lus.sbcounty.gov

There are no exempted Jurisdiction.

Steps to get a permit in Joshua Tree:

1. Step 1: Apply online through the County's Portal, and submit the $1,370 initial application fee.

https://str.sbcounty.gov/getting-started/#information

2. Step 2: A Code Enforcement Officer will conduct an exterior inspection of the property to verify compliance with the County's requirements.

3. Step 3: Add your permit number to your Airbnb listing.

Fee

The fee for a Short-Term Rental Permit in Joshua Tree are:

To obtain a short-term rental license, hosts need to pay an initial application fee of $1,370, including a one-time credit of $150 for the installation of an outdoor noise monitoring device. The license is renewable annually for $885.