How to apply and renew
A residential permit costs $46 and renews every three years. Complete the city’s alarm permit application and submit it to the Business License Division. The city lists mail, in-person and email submission options on its permit page.
Permits cannot be transferred. A new homeowner must apply for a new permit.
| Action | Fee | When due / term |
|---|---|---|
| New registration or permit | Residential $46 | See the local steps above for any confirmed filing deadline |
| Renewal | Not separately confirmed | Every 3 years |
False-alarm charges
| False-alarm occurrence | Charge | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | No charge | Rolling 12 months |
| 2nd | $158 | Rolling 12 months |
| 3rd | $193 | Rolling 12 months |
| 4th | $235 | Rolling 12 months |
| 5th | $404 | Rolling 12 months |
| 6th and later | $548 each | Rolling 12 months |
Police response
Repeated false alarms can affect police response. The exact suspension threshold has not been confirmed.
Sources and local authority
These official sources were used to prepare the Long Beach guide.
Local rules and official pages can change. Verify important requirements, forms and fees before applying or paying.
Fire-alarm information
Fire-alarm installation, inspection and building-code rules may be separate from a home security registration. Ask the local fire or building office which rules apply to your system.
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