Please visit the Police Department Permits and Services page for an application and fee information.
Hermosa Beach Municipal Code 9.28.020 - A resident of the city may obtain a maximum of two (2) permits per calendar year per household in order to conduct a special event, party or gathering at the resident's residence pursuant to the provisions of Section 9.28.020. A permit must be requested not less than ten (10) days prior to the date of the event on an application form provided by the Police Department. The application form shall be accompanied by a filing fee in an amount determined by resolution of the City Council ($803). A permit will only be issued upon receipt of a deposit ($500), in the form of cash or cashier's check. (This deposit is separate from the permit fee and it is refundable - please see Section 9.28.020 of the Municipal Code.) The Police Department may impose conditions on the permit, in addition to those set forth in Section 9.28.020. The permittee must notify all residents within a 300 foot radius of the event at least 72 hours prior.
To apply, print out and complete the application form (also available at the Police Station) and mail or deliver to:
- Chief of Police
Hermosa Beach Police Department
540 Pier Avenue
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
Please review the conditions and requirements for each permit. For questions, please contact the Police Records/Business office at (310) 318-0360.
After police department approval has been approved, permit fees may be paid at the Finance Cashier's Office, Room 101 in City Hall (1315 Valley Drive), Monday - Thursday from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
