Central Palm Springs neighborhood guide

The Movie Colony

A storied central neighborhood where Hollywood history meets Spanish Revival, midcentury, and minimalist architecture.

Registered rentals 34
Available 11 Estimated permits remaining before the 20% cap.
Published waitlist 0
Residential units 226

Location

Where The Movie Colony 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
The Movie Colony Open Limited Constrained Reporting area No data for this snapshot Roads
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Area overview

What The Movie Colony is like

The Movie Colony took shape as film-industry figures discovered Palm Springs as a nearby retreat beginning in the 1920s. Its houses and estates reflect multiple design eras, creating an architectural record of the city’s rise as a resort community.

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Permit history

Vacation-rental density over time

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

Published density 20% cap

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Monthly vacation-rental permit history for The Movie Colony
Month Density Registered Available Waitlist
August 2026 15.04% 34 11 0

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