The Hermosa Beach City Council voted to make several updates to the City’s Residential Parking Permit Program, effective February 2, 2026.
During its January 13, 2026 meeting, Council voted to allow Hermosa households to obtain a fourth parking permit when the number of drivers exceeds available on-site parking. Applicants will be required to sign an affidavit under penalty of perjury, and anyone found to have provided false information will also face a two-year suspension of all parking pass privileges.
These latest changes come in addition to previous updates to the City’s Residential Parking Permit Program made during City Council’s October 28 meeting. The City will provide notification to residents before the new policies begin, and applications for 2026-27 Residential Parking Permits will open on February 2, 2026. Existing 2025-26 Residential Parking Permits remain valid through March 19, 2026.
Council also authorized the City Manager to approve up to two additional permits per qualified residence, only in special circumstances and through an appeals process, for a maximum of six permits per residence. In all cases, no more than one transferrable hang tag may be issued per residence. Council separately voted to maintain the cost of residential parking permits at $60 per permit.
“Our goal is to meet Hermosa residents’ parking needs while ensuring our City’s limited parking spaces are used fairly and effectively,” said Mayor Rob Saemann. “My fellow Councilmembers and I voted to put our trust in the hands of our fellow community members – many of whom may be renters, have kids at home who drive or who face unique parking challenges. These updates are designed to address our community’s real-life needs and make sure the permit system works for everyone who calls Hermosa home.”
The new 2026-2027 residential parking permit design was created by Hermosa Beach resident Madeline Bergay, who was named the winner of the 16th Annual Residential Parking Permit Design Contest during Tuesday’s City Council meeting. Inspired by Hermosa Beach’s coastline, it features a silhouetted surfer atop a stained-glass wave set against a glowing sunset.
“I’ve lived in Hermosa Beach for a year now, and I often enjoy walking along the Strand at sunset. As the sun sinks over the horizon, the visual juxtaposition of the surfers on one side and Strand homes with stained glass windows on the other really speaks to me,” said Bergay. “I’ve been really drawn to the stained-glass look lately, and I wanted to explore how those patterns could reflect the City that I’ve grown to love.”
Residents may apply for a residential parking permit via the online application portal or in person at City Hall. For more information on the City’s parking permit programs, please visit the City’s website or call Revenue Services (310-318-0217).
