Measure A Update – November 8, 2022 Election:

The La Quinta qualified voters did not approve Measure A – a citizen driven ballot initiative proposing to phase-out and permanently ban “non-hosted short-term vacation rentals” (STVRs), as defined, in non-exempt areas of the City of La Quinta by December 31, 2024.   

Since Measure A did not pass, Chapter 3.25 of the La Quinta Municipal Code (LQMC) remains in effect, including the permanent ban on the issuance of new STVR permits in non-exempt areas pursuant to Section 3.25.055 of the LQMC.

Measure A Ballot Initiative

Measure A is a proposed phase-out and ban of non-hosted Short-Term Vacation Rentals (STVRs) throughout the City of La Quinta, except those in exempt areas. Measure A qualified for and was placed on the ballot by a citizen-driven initiative petition and submitted to the electorate of the City of La Quinta for the next General Municipal Election.

General Municipal Election - November 8, 2022

Measure A Ballot

Definition of Non-Hosted STVR:

Type of STVR whereby the owner rents an STVR unit, for compensation, for periods of thirty (30) consecutive calendar days or less, while the owner does not live on-site or in the dwelling unit, throughout the occupant's stay.

What does a "No" vote mean?
What does a "Yes" vote mean?
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

Educational Information

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Measure A (1) - Postcard FINAL

Measure A Postcard

Measure A (2) - Flyer FINAL

Measure A Flyer

 

Measure A (3) - Slide Deck FINAL

Measure A Slide Deck

Arguments, Rebuttals, and Impartial Analysis

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Argument Against

Arguments Against Measure A

Arguments in Support

Arguments in Favor of Measure A

Impartial Analysis

City Attorney's Impartial Analysis of Measure A

Rebuttal to Arguments Against

Rebuttal to Arguments Against Measure A

Rebuttal to Arguments in Favor

Rebuttal to Arguments in Favor of Measure A

Measure A Initiative Petition NOI & Title Summary

Initiative Petition Notice of Intent

Title & Summary

City STVR Program Current Regulations

 

La Quinta Municipal Code Photo of Book     La Quinta Municipal Code Chapter 3.25

Economic & Fiscal Impacts of Proposed Measure

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Economic Impacts of Proposed STVR Regulations_July 2022

Economic & Fiscal Impacts of Measure A Regulations

  


Measure A City Budget 10-Year Projections

10-Year Projection of the City's Budget With & Without Measure A


   
2022 Quarterly Report

La Quinta STVR Program - 2022 Quarterly Report
   
   
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Map of STVR Areas

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STVR Areas 2022

Criteria for STVR Exempt Areas:

  1. Residential dwelling within a residential project located in the CT Tourist Commercial District zone

  2. Residential dwelling within a residential project located in the VC Village Commercial District zone

  3. Residential dwelling within a residential project subject to a development agreement with the City, in which non-hosted STVRs are a permitted use

  4. Residential dwelling within the area covered by the SilverRock Resort Specific Plan

  5. Residential dwelling located adjacent to the CT Tourist Commercial District zone, and within the following boundaries: West of Avenida Obregon, South of Avenida Fernando, East of Calle Mazatlan, and North of the Southern boundary for the La Quinta Tennis Villas/Tennis Condos of the La Quinta Resort Specific Plan