The City of Palm Desert implemented its Mobile Home Rent Review Program in 1986 and updated it in 2016 under Ordinance No. 1305A. The intent of the program is to help minimize the impact of high monthly rents for low to moderate-income families and seniors living in mobile home parks.

The City's Rent Review Board consists of three members and two alternates who meet on an as-needed basis to receive and review petitions submitted for consideration of a Hardship or Capital Improvement rent increase and other issues related to rent control. Prior to a Commission meeting, a Notice of Hearing is mailed to both park owners and the park HOA, as well as legal representatives on any issue to be considered by the Commission relating to the program and/or increases. The City currently has four mobile home parks under the rent control program: Silver Spur Mobile Manor, Palm Desert Mobile Estates, Indian Springs Mobile Home Park, and Sun Crest Country Club.

All park owners desiring to increase park rents for either hardship or capital improvements must request, complete, and submit a petition prior to rent increase. Once staff has received the petition and associated fees, a public hearing will be held before the Commission to consider the requested rent increase. For more information on Palm Desert’s Mobile Home Rent Review Program, please call (760) 776-6412 or contact us.

Enforcement Jurisdiction 

The California Housing and Community Department ("HCD") has enforcement jurisdiction of mobile home parks and their uses.  HCD is the primary agency for assistance on the status of the park and related questions. The toll free number and website link to HCD can be found at: California Department of Housing and Community Development.

For questions concerning property management operations,  responsibilities and how to address them,  the Fair Housing Council of Riverside County offers services to both landlords and tenants to help resolve disputes arising from tenancy. The local Palm Springs Office number is 760-864-1541 and the website can be found at: Fair Housing Council of Riverside County.

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Resources

• Capital Improvement Rent Increase Application
• Petition of Interpretation Application
• Guidelines for Capital Improvement and Hardship Rent Increase

Home Improvement Program for emergency situations in the form of emergency grants for households that own their home and qualify as low income based on the AMI. Please contact the finance department at (760) 346-0611 ext. 412 for more information.

Are you at risk of foreclosure and losing your home? Please refer to the following websites for steps on how and where to get help while you still have your home. It is very important that you reach out and get help as early as possible in the foreclosure process, usually at the time that you receive a Notice of Default from your lender.

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has approved housing counseling agencies available to provide you with the information and assistance to avoid foreclosure. Their site will give you the contact information for local providers. HUD Foreclosure Avoidance Counseling

Are you Eligible for Refinancing or Loan Modification? Please use the self-assessment tools provided on the Making Home Affordable website to see if you are among 7 to 9 million homeowners who may be able to benefit from this program.  

All City of Palm Desert NSP 2 funds have been distributed at this time. 

Click here to see if you qualify for one of the County of Riverside NSP Programs.

Habitat for Humanity has developed several 1200 to 1400 square foot single family homes in Palm Desert for very low-income households. The City and the Agency have assisted Habitat with the homes by donating the land and placing affordability restrictions on the home.

For more information on Habitat for Humanity homes, contact:
Habitat for Humanity
72680 Dinah Shore Drive, Suite 6
Palm Desert, CA 92211
(760) 969-6917, Ext. 200

Housing Authority of County of Riverside

• About: Affordable Housing Information for Riverside County including Section 8 Voucher information.
• Website: https://harivco.org/

Coachella Valley Association of Governments

• About: Cities of the Coachella Valley information including affordable housing resources.
• Website: https://cvag.org/

Housing Authority Properties Brochure Income Eligibility Homelessness  Housing Authority Properties Locator Map 211 Community Connect Bids and Proposals

Coachella Valley Housing Coalition Self Help Home Ownership Program Habitat for Humanity Lift-To-Rise HIP Flyer HIP Application