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Commissions

Serving on a commission is a rewarding way to get involved in and serve your community! Appointments The Mayor and each City Councilmember appoints one member to each commission, subject to ratification by a majority of the City Council. Appointments are made at the first regular City Council meeting in January following each regular election...

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Election and Voter Information

Municipal Elections The City of Desert Hot Springs consolidates with the Riverside County Registrar of Voters for all municipal elections. Elections are held on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November in even-numbered years (every two years). The City Clerk serves as the local elections official. The City of Desert Hot Springs has...

City Clerk

About The City Clerk acts as the compliance officer for federal, state, and local statutes, including the Political Reform Act, the Brown Act, and the Public Records Act. Our Office is responsible for the maintenance of the City's legislative history, Municipal Code, administering special and general municipal elections, administering the Records Management Program, managing and...

Public Works

2024 National Public Works Week During the 2024 National Public Works Week, our Public Works Department collaborated with our Recreation Department to educate the kids of Desert Hot Springs about the essential services Public Works provides to the City. About Public Works The Public Works Department is responsible for the construction, operation, and maintenance of...

Compensation & Benefits Profiles for Non-Represented Employees

Compensation & Benefits Profiles for Department Heads

City Manager

About Under the direction of the City Council, the City Manager is the City's Chief Administrator. The City Manager and staff are responsible for the City's management functions, including: Preparation of the Budget Delivery of Services Hiring of Personnel Implementing Capital Projects City Manager Frank J. Luckino, MPA, ICMA-CM citymanager@cityofdhs.org...

Filming in Desert Hot Springs

Filming Desert Hot Springs

Public Notices

Public Notice

Dog Licensing

Licensing InformationThe licensing of dogs is required by State law and County Ordinance.Dog licensing is an integral component of the statewide rabies control effort. All dogs are required to be licensed at the age of four months and provide proof of a rabies vaccination that covers the term of the license.An additional requirement is for...

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Animal Care and Control

About Provide exceptional care and service to the animals and people of Desert Hot Springs. Return pets to their families and work diligently to find a rescue for all adoptable animals without families. Reporting an animal nuisance If you need to report an animal nuisance outside of operating hours, please contact police dispatch: (760) 329-2904...

SBDC and other Economic Development Partners

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Development Opportunities

Opportunity Zones

Desert Hot Springs is one of the few cities in the Coachella Valley to have received the designation for Qualified Opportunity Zones.Investors in these areas can experience major tax benefits – not to mention, the opportunity for growth.Here’s what you need to know to take advantage of this opportunity.What Investors Need to KnowWhat are Qualified...

Economic Development

A City of Opportunity Why Desert Hot Springs? Desert Hot Springs is a vibrant, growing, and innovative City that represents California's legacy of exploration and discovery. The first City in Southern California to legalize cannabis, Desert Hot Springs embraces and empowers business owners from many industries. At the same time, it offers many enticing qualities...

Memorandums of Understanding (MOU)

MOU Memorandum of Understanding

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