Stay informed and involved. View upcoming and past agendas, minutes, and meeting videos for City Council and appointed bodies to learn about the decisions shaping Palm Desert’s future.

• Agendas & Meetings

See how your City invests in public services and infrastructure. Palm Desert’s annual budgets, audited financial statements, and capital improvement plans reflect our ongoing commitment to fiscal responsibility and community priorities.

• Budget and Financial Reports

• City Charter
• Municipal Code
• Goals & Strategic Plan
• Public Accessibility
• Organizational Policies
  • Privacy Policy
  • Social Media Policy

Provide a window into how the City purchases goods and services, including:

• Bidding and Proposal Opportunities
• Vendor List Application
• Procurement Policies

Engage Palm Desert is the City’s online platform for sharing information, gathering feedback, and encouraging community participation in local decision-making. Residents can learn about upcoming projects, review proposed plans, and provide input through surveys, forums, and interactive tools. This platform helps ensure community voices are heard early and often throughout the project lifecycle.

• Visit Engage Palm Desert

The City’s Planning Division maintains a list of current development projects under review or construction within Palm Desert. This page provides details on proposed land use changes, commercial and residential developments, and entitlement applications, along with information on public hearings and opportunities for comment. It offers transparency into how development projects move through the planning and approval process.

• View Current Development Projects

The Capital Projects Program highlights the City’s investments in public infrastructure and facilities, including roads, parks, public safety buildings, and other community assets. Projects are organized through the City’s five-year Capital Improvement Program (CIP), which identifies planned and ongoing improvements funded by local, state, and federal sources. This program reflects the City’s long-term commitment to maintaining and enhancing public spaces and services.

• Explore the Capital Projects Program

Need a record or document? Our public records request portal makes it simple to search or submit a request for City documents. You can track the status of your request and view frequently requested records online. 

• View Public Records Online
• Request a Document

Stay up to date with what’s happening in Palm Desert. The City’s Weekly Update highlights recent accomplishments and project progress from all departments, while the Significant Incident Report from the Palm Desert Sheriff’s Station provides an overview of notable public safety activity in our community.

• Click here to view our Weekly Reports