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It is important to keep all information regarding your Short-Term Vacation Rental current. Please use the documents below to remit any changes regarding your STVR property. If you have any questions or would like to schedule an in-person appointment, please contact us directly at 760-202-2490.
Remit all completed forms to STVRPROGRAM@CATHEDRALCITY.GOV
NEW & RENEWAL STVR APPLICATION:
Short-Term Vacation Rental Applications: The STVR Application Packet is for new and renewal STVR Permits. The STVR Home Share Application is for new and renewal STVR Home Share Permits. Per CCMC 5.96, new STVR Licenses will only be issued to the following:
- Properties located in an HOA (or other common interest development) that allows the operation of Short-Term Vacation Rentals and located in Resort Residential (RR) Zoning.
- Properties that are operating as an STVR Home Share. This must be your primary residence where you will be onsite during all guest stays.
Mailing Notification: Within thirty days of the issuance of a new or renewal permit, the city shall mail a notice to all residences within one hundred fifty (150) feet of the STVR notifying said residents that a permit has been issued. Information regarding how to lodge complaints regarding noise, music, trash, occupancy, and parking disturbances created by guests at an STVR will be included in the notification.
Mailing Notification Instructions
Health & Safety Inspection: Prior to issuing a new permit and/or renewal permit, a Health & Safety Inspection must be conducted of the Short-Term Vacation Rental property. Properties that are renewing their STVR permit should have the Health & Safety inspection complete prior to their expiration date. A complete STVR Renewal Application along with the appropriate fee must be submitted prior to the inspection being scheduled. Once the application and/or renewal is approved, the inspection MUST be scheduled within two (2) weeks of the request.
If you need further assistance regarding the Health & Safety inspection, please call 760-770-0324 for more information.
Health & Safety Inspection Information Form
Pool Certification Form: This form is required for those properties that have personal pools. A licensed contractor must complete the form, ensuring that the pool/spa is currently operating safely in compliance with all applicable statutes, codes, rules and regulations. The form must be completed prior to the Health & Safety Inspection.
PROPERTY INFORMATION/OPERATIONAL UPDATE FORMS:
Local Contact Change Form: The Local Contact must be available 24 hours/7 days a week. Requests do not become effective until an email is received confirming our records have been updated.
Owner/Property Information Update Form: This form is required to update Owner or Property information.
Property/Owner Information Update Form
Property Management Form: This form is required any time there is a change in the management of your STVR property.
Property Management Change Form
Closure Form: This form is required to remove your property from the Short-Term Vacation Rental Program. STVR licenses are non-transferrable.
GUEST INFORMATION:
Guest Acknowledgement: This form is required of all guests staying at the property and must be kept for three (3) years with corresponding contract.
STVR Informational and Guest Acknowledgement Form
Good Neighbor Brochure: A copy of this brochure should be given to the guest or posted at the STVR property.