Central Palm Springs neighborhood guide

Movie Colony East

A central neighborhood rich in Hollywood history and midcentury homes by many of Palm Springs’ best-known architects.

Registered rentals 145
Available 2* Estimated permits remaining before the 20% cap.
Published waitlist 12
Residential units 743

Location

Where Movie Colony East sits in Palm Springs

The highlighted boundary shows the neighborhood’s position within the city’s full set of reporting areas.

Latest permit status City data as of August 13, 2026
Movie Colony East Open Limited Constrained Reporting area No data for this snapshot Roads
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Area overview

What Movie Colony East is like

Movie Colony East expanded as Palm Springs grew before and after World War II. Homes connected with E. Stewart Williams, Donald Wexler, Albert Frey, and other designers sit among properties once associated with performers and entertainment figures.

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Permit history

Vacation-rental density over time

The solid line follows the City’s published density for Movie Colony East. The dashed line marks the 20% cap.

Published density 20% cap

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Monthly vacation-rental permit history for Movie Colony East
Month Density Registered Available Waitlist
August 2026 19.52% 145 2 12

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