All Forum Posts by: Jc Galang

@Jc Galang it's important to note that some properties with a "Yucca Valley" address are actually in the unincorporated county, and the permitting requirements (and timelines) will likely be different. In the county, for instance, a hot tub does require a permit (https://wp.sbcounty.gov/ezop/p...). 

Then talk to building and safety about what would be involved with getting a permit for that one structure. Paul Osterman is the best one to talk to, and he’s not there every day but usually between 7:30 AM and 9 AM. That’s when the inspectors are in the office and not out in the field. I think also from 1 to 2 PM. I would call and check because since Covid they may have changed things. I used to do a lot of new construction but it’s been a while. 

I'm in the permitting process for my detached guest house in Yucca Valley and they said they are taking up to 60 days because they are getting applications every day now.  Joshua Tree has gotten pretty saturated with 1/3 of all housing as STVR. There has been a lot more activity now in Yucca Valley...my dad owns a dozen long term home rentals and since I manage them, I see the notices coming in the mail because you have to notify every owner within 300'. Yes, as stated by someone else, you can get your listing up but just not make it live yet. I see others doing that, however, you will want the best photos possible.  @Phillip Kim, if you want hosting help, someone very good that is local is Katie at Desert Hosts. It's a family run business and they are local and very helplful and knowledgeable.

Hey all, My husband and I are in escrow on a place in Yucca Valley, CA (just west of Joshua Tree) that we plan on STRing. Has anyone submitted an application here recently? Or been approved? I'm looking over the application now and it is shockingly thorough (see the list of submittal requirements below - eek!). 

I completely understand that JC... that happens all the time with my job. But I still never was like I will find something else. It was kind of just 'well it is what it is'. But honestly, covid happening. I am a RN so I still worked, but i stayed home for about 3 months during the height of it bc our daycare was closed and then I didnt want to bring my son back at first. And I dont live near any family and my husband was deployed so I couldnt quarantine if I did get exposed from my 18 month old. But I did enjoy being home and was kind of researching at nights financial freedom and real estate always came up. Have had a rental property for years now and was like duh, lets do more.