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Night-capped · 180/yr legality checked 2026-04-30

Will Your Airbnb Qualify for a DSCR Loan in Joshua Tree, CA?

In Joshua Tree, the city caps rented nights at 180/yr, so we adjust projected revenue down before computing DSCR. A typical 3-bedroom projects around $54,000/yr from comparable listings, and 9 STR lenders will qualify the loan on that projection with no rental history — run your exact address to see the cap-adjusted DSCR and which lenders’ floors you clear.

High-design desert market; San Bernardino County caps and permits short-term rentals.

STR Feasibility EngineRevenue × legality × DSCR × lenders

We check the city’s current STR ordinance — caps, permits, primary-residence rules — and adjust revenue for it.

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Revenue band

Typical STR revenue in Joshua Tree

Annual gross revenue by bedroom count — median of 22 comparable listings within 1.5 mi, trailing 12 mo (AirROI + Rabbu comps, as of 2026-05-02).

BedroomsP25MedianP75
1 BR$23,000$29,500$36,000
2 BR$33,000$42,000$51,000
3 BR$42,000$54,000$66,000
4 BR$54,000$69,000$84,000
5 BR$65,000$83,500$102,000

The ordinance

Is short-term rental legal in Joshua Tree?

San Bernardino County requires an STR permit, a density/proximity review, and good-neighbor standards in the Joshua Tree area.

Rented nights are capped, so the engine adjusts projected revenue down to the capped share of an uncapped year.

A strong-revenue property can still pencil after the haircut — but the cap is the difference between a clean pass and a borderline ratio here.

Source: San Bernardino County STR Ordinance (Title 8) · last checked 2026-04-30.

Worked example · $460,000 3BR, 25% down

Cap-adjusted: $54,000 → $38,880/yr (72% of an uncapped year).

1.08×cap-adjusted STR DSCR
9 lenders clear

Illustrative; run your exact address and price above for your numbers.

Living rates

Today’s STR DSCR rate range

STR-overlay rates (70–75% LTV), updated 2026-06-13. Estimates; not a commitment to lend.

760+ FICO
7.7%
+0.6% STR overlay
740-759 FICO
7.85%
+0.6% STR overlay
720-739 FICO
8.15%
+0.6% STR overlay
700-719 FICO
8.45%
+0.6% STR overlay
See the full living rates table →

FAQ

Joshua Tree STR financing questions

Is short-term rental legal in Joshua Tree?
Unincorporated San Bernardino County (which includes Joshua Tree) permits short-term rentals but caps rented nights and requires a permit, density review, and good-neighbor standards. (Source: San Bernardino County STR Ordinance (Title 8), as of 2026-04-30.) Always confirm current rules with the jurisdiction before purchasing.
How much does an Airbnb make in Joshua Tree?
A typical 3-bedroom projects around $54,000/yr from 22 comparable listings within 1.5 mi, trailing 12 months (AirROI + Rabbu comps). Revenue scales with bedroom count and amenities; lenders verify via Form 1007 or operating statements.
Does Joshua Tree’s 180-night cap kill my DSCR?
Not automatically, but it haircuts revenue. We scale projected revenue to the capped share of an uncapped year (180/250 nights) before computing DSCR. Sometimes it still clears a lender floor; sometimes a mid-term-rental pivot is the answer.
Can I get a DSCR loan on an Airbnb with no rental history?
Yes. 9 of the 10 STR lenders we track qualify the loan on a market revenue projection (AirDNA/Rabbu) or an appraiser’s Form 1007 short-term-rent schedule, so no operating history is required for many programs.
What down payment and LTV do STR DSCR loans require?
Most STR DSCR programs want 25–30% down (70–75% LTV) — slightly more than a long-term-rental DSCR loan, reflecting the variability of nightly income. A stronger cap-adjusted DSCR and credit band can unlock the higher-LTV tier.
What DSCR do STR lenders require?
Most set a floor around 1.0 on the cap-adjusted DSCR (revenue ÷ PITIA). Some offer no-ratio or sub-1.0 STR programs at a premium for thinner deals. The engine shows your ratio against each lender’s specific floor.
Do lenders trust AirDNA or Rabbu revenue numbers?
Some STR-specialist lenders accept a data projection (AirDNA/Rabbu) directly; others want the same revenue expressed through an appraiser’s Form 1007. Either way, the comp count, radius, and trailing-12-month window behind the figure determine how defensible it is.
How does STR insurance affect my DSCR?
STR carriers price coverage materially higher than a standard landlord policy, so we model insurance higher than a long-term rental inside PITIA. That extra cost is a real DSCR haircut most pro-formas miss — the engine bakes it in.

Related

Joshua Tree STR laws Qualify with no history STR DSCR requirements

Legality: Short-term-rental rules change frequently and vary by city, county, and HOA. Legality shown reflects publicly available sources as of the date displayed; it is not legal advice or a permitting determination. Confirm current rules, permits, and HOA/condo restrictions with the local jurisdiction before purchasing.

Revenue: Projected revenue is an estimate from comparable listings and is not a forecast of your results. Lenders independently verify income, typically via appraisal (Form 1007/1008) or 12-month statements. This is not a loan decision or offer.

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