How to apply and renew
Provide the protected-property and owner information, alarm type, alarm company and three emergency contacts. Submit the completed form and fee to the Finance Department.
Renewal required. The form states that renewals are due by January 31.
| Action | Fee | When due / term |
|---|---|---|
| New registration or permit | $45 | See the local steps above for any confirmed filing deadline |
| Renewal | Not separately confirmed | Due by January 31 |
False-alarm charges
The residential burglar-alarm charge schedule has not been confirmed.
Police response
The residential police-dispatch and verification rules have not been confirmed.
Sources and local authority
Check these government pages before you register, pay a fee or rely on the fine schedule.
Local rules and web pages can change. This review date tells you when the source links and summary were last checked.
Fire-alarm information
Fire appears as an alarm type on the permit form. Altoona also maintains a separate fire-alarm chapter and false-fire-alarm fee schedule.
Separate response policy
False fire alarms
The city’s fee schedule gives warnings for the first two false fire alarms, followed by escalating charges. Confirm whether a separate police false-alarm schedule applies to your system.
A guide to Altoona’s alarm permit form, registration fee and separate false-fire-alarm schedule.
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