Welcome to the City of Palm Desert, California! As the cultural and retail center of the Coachella Valley, Palm Desert offers a vibrant and rich heritage. Incorporated on November 26, 1973, Palm Desert has become a Charter City to ensure self-governance and reap the social, economic, and fiscal benefits of local control. Palm Desert operates under the Council-Manager form of government, with a City Council consisting of five elected citizens who legislate and determine policies.

The City Manager supervises the daily administration of municipal affairs, and key officials advise the Council. Safety is a priority in Palm Desert, with the city being rated as one of the safest in Southern California. The Police Department is contracted through the Riverside County Sheriff's Department, and fire services are provided by Riverside County Fire.

Palm Desert's mission is to provide exemplary and sustainable services, amenities, and programs for the benefit of the community. With its outstanding quality of life, Palm Desert offers an array of recreational, educational, shopping, housing, and entertainment opportunities. This premier resort destination is a thriving, safe, and sustainable community attracting innovative employers and fostering synergistic business partnerships.

Explore Palm Desert's diverse beauty, from its rich flora and fauna to its stunning desert environment. Enjoy the inviting climate, with 350 days of sunshine per year and an average temperature of 73. 1 Fahrenheit.

Discover a community that values integrity, stewardship, service, community, innovation, and teamwork. Whether you're a resident or a visitor, Palm Desert has something for everyone. Come and experience the heart of California's Coachella Valley