City of Desert Hot Springs - news and postsOct 26
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What Desert Hot Springs City Hall is deciding about homes and land, this week's market, and guides written for Desert Hot Springs owners and buyers.
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The dates a homeowner here needs between now and Mon, Nov 30.
Last day to file an assessment appeal
File an assessment appeal for the January 1, 2026 value by this date; filing opens July 2.
Source: State Board of Equalization, County Assessment Appeals Filing Periods for 2026 →Add to calendar
Dates from the county and city; check the source before you rely on one.
The desk note
A closer look at the stories shaping Desert Hot Springs neighborhoods this week.
Read the full brief →As of November 8. Listing brokerage shown on each row. A new desk note is published every Monday — subscribe via RSS. Card photography is illustrative Desert Hot Springs imagery, not the addresses listed.
Latest briefs
Quick reads on Desert Hot Springs real estate, lifestyle and the community.
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Weekly briefOct 12, 2026
Desert Hot Springs closed sales climb to 14 this week, from 4
14 sales closed in Desert Hot Springs this week, against 4 the week before. This week in Desert Hot Springs: 23 new listings, 27 price cuts, 14 closed sales and 15 homes going under contract. Data as of October 18, 2026.
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Weekly briefOct 5, 2026
Lowest-priced home listed in Desert Hot Springs this week: $52,900 on 70200 Dillon Road 245
The lowest-priced home listed in Desert Hot Springs this week is 70200 Dillon Road 245 at $52,900, 2 bedrooms. This week in Desert Hot Springs: 29 new listings, 25 price cuts, 4 closed sales and 16 homes going under contract. Data as of October 11, 2026.
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Weekly briefSep 28, 2026
Desert Hot Springs weekly desk note — week of September 28, 2026
Desert Hot Springs saw 25 price cuts, 25 new listings and 25 status changes this week — up from 67 last week, as of October 4, 2026.
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City of Desert Hot Springs - news and postsOct 16
Public Notice: Proposed Changes to Military Equipment Ordinance and 2025 DHSPD Military Equipment Annual Use Report
PUBLIC NOTICE Pursuant to Government Code §§7070-7075, the Desert Hot Springs Police Department is providing this public notification of proposed changes to the City of Desert Hot Springs Military…
City of Desert Hot Springs - news and posts2 days ago
Public Hearing Notice & Environmental Determination: Tentative Parcel Map 38777 (TM-3)
DATE: November 10, 2026 TIME: 6:00 P.M. (or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard) LOCATION: City Hall/Council Chamber – 11999 Palm Drive, Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN…
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Guides for Desert Hot Springs
Written for Desert Hot Springs specifically: the local rules, records and property questions that come up here.
- For buyers · For investorsWhat does Desert Hot Springs' new rental registration program mean for buyers?Desert Hot Springs posted new rules for long-term rentals. Buyers should check permit, inspection, application, fee and transfer details.Read the guide →
- For buyers · For sellersWhat should I know about a well in Desert Hot Springs?Some Desert Hot Springs homes have private wells into the area's mineral water. Who regulates them, what the state requires, and what to ask before you buy.Read the guide →
Where prices moved
Closed sales by ZIP, the last twelve months against the twelve before. It tells you which side of Desert Hot Springs is moving, not what your house is worth.
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