HOA Communities in Palm Desert, California (2026)

Palm Desert, California has 6 HOA communities listed on HOA's HUB, with monthly dues ranging from $275 to $575 and a median of $388. That places Palm Desert right around the state average for California. The local mix skews toward a mix of single-family homes and condominiums. About 67% of communities allow pets with rental-friendly bylaws in the majority of associations.

Palm Desert is home to 6 tracked HOA communities in Palm Desert County. Monthly dues range from $275 on the low end to $575 at the top, with a median of $388. Among Palm Desert communities tracked: 100% permit long-term rentals, 33% allow short-term / Airbnb-style rentals, 67% are pet-friendly. The most common shared amenities across Palm Desert HOAs are Pool, Playground, Clubhouse. That is roughly in line with the California statewide median of $391. Among the higher-profile associations tracked here is Indian Ridge Homeowners Association with monthly dues near $575. The full list of 6 Palm Desert HOA communities and their fees, amenities, and rules is below.

Palm Desert HOA Market Snapshot

Communities
6
tracked
Median Fee
$388/mo
avg $425/mo
Fee Range
$275–$575
monthly
Pet Friendly
67%
4 of 6
Rentals OK
100%
6 of 6
Airbnb OK
33%
2 of 6

Most Common Amenities

Pool (3)Playground (2)Clubhouse (2)Walking Trails (1)Fitness Center (1)

Where Palm Desert Is on the Map

Palm Desert, California is located at approximately 33.761, -116.325. The map below shows the surrounding area, including neighborhoods where the HOA communities listed on this page are located.

About Palm Desert, California

Palm Desert, California

City in California, United States

Palm Desert is a city in the Coachella Valley region of Riverside County, California. The city is located in the Colorado Desert arm of the Sonoran Desert, about 14 miles (23 km) east of Palm Springs, 121 miles (195 km) northeast of San Diego and 122 miles (196 km) east of Los Angeles. The population was 51,163 at the 2020 census, and the city has been one of the state's fastest-growing since 1980, when its population was 11,801.

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Frequently Asked: HOAs in Palm Desert, California

How many HOA communities are in Palm Desert?

HOA's HUB tracks 6 HOA communities in Palm Desert, California across 1 county.

What's the average HOA fee in Palm Desert?

The median monthly HOA fee in Palm Desert is approximately $388 (range $275–$575). Fees vary by amenity package, building age, and whether the community is single-family, condo, or townhome.

Can I have a pet in a Palm Desert HOA?

Of the 6 Palm Desert communities tracked, 4 (67%) are pet-friendly. Most allow domestic pets with weight and breed limits; check individual community CC&Rs for specifics.

What's the rental policy in Palm Desert HOA communities?

6 of 6 Palm Desert communities (100%) permit long-term rentals. Short-term rentals (Airbnb / VRBO) are permitted in 2 (33%).

Which county does Palm Desert belong to?

Palm Desert is located primarily in Palm Desert County, California.

Do Palm Desert HOAs usually include a pool or clubhouse?

Across the 6 Palm Desert communities we track, the most frequently offered amenities are Pool, Playground, Clubhouse, Walking Trails. Higher-fee associations often include more of these; simpler communities tend to offer fewer.

Are there budget-friendly HOA communities in Palm Desert?

The lowest tracked monthly HOA fee in Palm Desert is $275 and the highest is $575. The wider the amenity package (pools, gates, landscaping, on-site management), the higher the dues tend to run.