Desert Hot Springs short-term rental noise rules.
Desert Hot Springs asks vacation rental owners to install a noise monitoring system that alerts them in real time when noise goes above 70 decibels. Here's what the city expects, in plain English, with a link to the code for each point.
At a glance
- Noise monitor
- Required. Owners must install a noise monitoring system that alerts the owner or manager to noise above 70 decibels. The City's checklist says it must measure decibels, be connected to the internet and send real-time notifications. Devices that only count the phones or devices present don't qualify.1
- Noise limit
- The monitor's alert threshold is set at a minimum of 70 decibels.1
- Response time
- When told that guests have created unreasonable noise or a disturbance, the owner, agent or emergency contact must contact the responsible guest immediately and give a warning, or end the stay.1
- Permit consequences
- A noise monitor that doesn't meet the rules delays permit processing and may lead to the application being denied.1
How Alertify helps
How Alertify covers each point.
Alertify helps you meet Desert Hot Springs' monitor rule. It measures decibels, connects to the internet and sends real-time notifications.
A 70 dB alert level.
Set your threshold to the City's 70 decibels and get a real-time notification when sound goes above it.
Alerts you and your guest.
You get a notification and your guest gets a friendly message, automatically.
Unlimited days of record.
Every reading is kept, ready if you're asked to see it.
Decibels only.
No audio, no video. Your guests can relax.
FAQ
Desert Hot Springs noise rules, answered.
What kind of noise monitor does Desert Hot Springs require?
One that measures decibels, is connected to the internet and sends real-time notifications to the owner or manager when noise goes above 70 decibels. Devices that only count the phones or devices present don't qualify.
What if my noise monitor doesn't meet the rules?
The City says a non-compliant system delays permit processing and may lead to your application being denied, so check your monitor before the inspection.
What should I do when I'm told about a noise problem?
Contact the responsible guest immediately and give a warning, or end the stay.