1) Apply for an account

2) Apply for permits

3) Wait for staff to approve permits (you will receive an email confirmation with a link to pay)

4) Make your final payment and receive your permit in the mail

Residential Parking Permits are limited to THREE per year per residence. Any one of the three residential permits can be a guest/transferable parking permit that does not need to be assigned to a vehicle. Residents can ONLY obtain parking permits for ONE residential address per parking permit cycle. The guest/transferable parking permit counts toward the maximum number of permits per residence. Additional permits are subject to approval.

A fourth permit may be available upon completion of the following requirement:

• Submission of a signed affidavit attesting that the number of drivers exceeds the number of available on-site parking spaces.

Requests for a fifth or sixth permit is subject to City Manager approval.

To apply for a fourth permit, click HERE to complete the affidavit and submit it to parkingpermits@hermosabeach.gov or drop it off at City Hall.

In the event of resident turnover, previously issued parking permits will be cancelled. The following would be required from the new tenant:

• Proof of Residency (see the Residential Permit Tab for details)
• A signed affidavit from the property owner listing the name of the tenant that moved.
• Current CA vehicle registration registered to the Hermosa Beach address (for vehicle sticker permits only).

Parking Violations - all outstanding parking violations must be paid prior to or at the time of purchase of the requested permits. When paying for your permit any outstanding citations will be added to your total.

Penalty For Submitting Altered or Fraudulent Documents  If a resident submits altered or fraudulent documents the individual will be prohibited from receiving parking permits for two (2) years.

Residential parking permits are valid at the following locations

• The City's Impacted Parking Area -The boundaries are the North and South border, The Strand on the West, and Loma Drive, Park Avenue, or Morningside Drive on the East. The East and West side of Cypress Avenue between 11th Street and Pier Avenue is also included. Parking enforcement begins March 20. (view City map)  
• Residents living in the area where one-hour restricted zones are enforced during the summer must have their new residential parking permit displayed by May 15. The area runs from Herondo Street to 6th Street, from 16th Street to the north boundary and from the ocean to Loma Drive, Park Avenue, or Morningside Drive. Enforcement will continue through September 15.  
• At any 24-hour street meter (yellow poles/yellow meter caps) without paying the meter.
• At residential one-hour time limit spaces (non-metered).

HOW TO PURCHASE RESIDENTIAL PARKING PERMITS

• Online - CLICK HERE to create or sign into your account. Accepted formats are JPG, BMP, TIF, DOC, DOCX, and PDF. To avoid technical issues, only upload the supported file types listed. 

• Mail - Residential parking permits may be purchased by mailing your request and required documentation to Revenue Services, 1315 Valley Drive, Room 101, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254.  Please provide copies of the required documents listed and a check matching the name of the postcard. Please include a Phone number or email and make checks payable to City of Hermosa Beach. No cash or money orders accepted. Due to overwhelming calls and emails, it may take longer than normal to receive a response from Revenue Services. Please allow 5-7 business days for processing time for mailed permit requests (longer processing times may apply during the high-demand renewal period).

• In Person -Tuesdays and Wednesdays only, from 7am to 3pm. 

HOW TO REPLACE A PARKING PERMIT

If you need to replace your vehicle sticker permit due to a change of cars or a broken windshield, please bring the following items to the Revenue Services Department:

New Vehicle 

1. Original vehicle sticker permit (peeled from window)
2. New vehicle purchase agreement
3. Current proof of residency (see the Residential Permit Tab for details)
4. Photo ID

Windshield Replacement 

1. Original vehicle sticker permit (peeled from window)
2. Proof of windshield replacement (invoice or receipt)
3. Current proof of residency (see the Residential Permit Tab for details)
4. Photo ID

A replacement vehicle sticker permit will be issued for $3. Please note, the guest permit is NOT replaceable even if lost or stolen.

 TEMPORARY RENTAL VEHICLE PARKING PERMIT

If your car displaying a valid vehicle sticker is being repaired, a temporary permit for your rental car may be purchased for $1 with current proof of residency (bank or credit card statement dated within the last 30 days), a picture I.D., a repair estimate from the repair shop (which includes the timeframe in which the permit is needed) and a copy of your car rental agreement.

 RESIDENTIAL PARKING PERMITS ARE NOT VALID

• During street sweeping hours – please observe posted signage and refer to the City’s street sweeping map (Hermosa Beach Municipal Code 10.32.070)

• At silver pole two or three-hour commercial meters or on the silver side of dual-colored yellow/silver poles in residential/commercial areas.

• In green, yellow, or red zones.

PARKING PERMITS ARE ONLY AVAILABLE TO RESIDENTS LIVING WITHIN THE CITY'S IMPACTED PARKING AREA

Vehicle Sticker - California vehicle registration is required. Must be in the name of the resident requesting the permit and registered at the Hermosa Beach address. Limit of one permit per vehicle. Permit is not transferable. 

Guest Transferable Permit - Limit of one guest permit per year per address. Vehicle registration is not required.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:

Proof of Residency - Must be one of the following:

• Utility bill dated within the last 30 days (including cable, internet, or cell phone) 
• Lease agreement signed within the last 30 days with a minimum six (6)-month term (for new residents only)
• Valid California Driver’s License showing the Hermosa Beach address

 Valid Picture I.D.  

Current CA Vehicle Registration (for vehicle sticker permits only) – must be in the name of the resident requesting the permit and registered to the Hermosa Beach address.

IF PURCHASING PERMITS FOR A COMPANY OR FAMILY VEHICLE THE FOLLOWING IS REQUIRED:

Company Vehicles - Requires a letter from the company on letterhead stating the resident is an employee and authorizing the resident to drive the vehicle. The letter should reference the business address, vehicle license plate, name and phone number of the person signing the letter. Limit of 1 company vehicle permit per resident.

Family Vehicles - If the vehicle is registered to a parent or spouse, a signed family vehicle authorization form from the registered owner is required. Limit of 1 permit per resident. To obtain this form please contact the Revenue Services Department at parkingpermits@hermosabeach.gov.

One-day event permits are limited to two events per year, up to 10 permits per event, at a cost of $10 per permit. Holidays and holiday weekends are excluded.

Holiday Weekend is defined as Friday through Sunday when the holiday occurs on a Friday, and Saturday through Monday when the holiday occurs on a Monday.

Event permits are only available to residents living within the city's impacted parking area.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS: 

Proof of Residency - Must be one of the following:

• Utility bill dated within the last 30 days (including cable, internet, or cell phone) 

• Signed lease agreement with a minimum six (6)-month term (for new residents only)

• Valid California Driver’s License showing the Hermosa Beach address

Valid photo ID - Acceptable forms include a driver’s license, California I.D., passport or military I.D

Parking of an oversized vehicle on any City street or public parking lot without a valid Oversized Vehicle Parking Permit is prohibited with the exceptions noted below. Hermosa Beach residents may:

1) Apply for an Oversized Vehicle Annual Registration Sticker online for $56:

• Registrations are good for one year from the date of purchase (does not follow the City's March-February residential & employee parking permit renewal schedule).

AND 

2) Request 24-Hour Oversized Vehicle Parking Permits online - free of charge with the following limits:

• Permits are valid from noon until 11:59 a.m. the next day.
• An applicant may request no more than three (3) consecutive permits (72-hour maximum) at one time for resident or guest vehicles.
• No more than nine (9) total guest permits will be issued in any calendar year per vehicle.
• No more than 24 total resident permits will be issued in any 90-day period; and no more than 96 total permits in any calendar year.

Permits allow parking of an oversized vehicle on a public street or highway directly in front of, on the side of, or as close as possible to their own residence, and allow an out-of-town visitor who owns an oversized vehicle to park on a public street or highway directly in front of, on the side of, or as close to the residence which the out-of-town visitor is visiting. 

What is an Oversized Vehicle? 

• Per Hermosa Beach Municipal Code Section 10.32.340, an Oversized Vehicle is any vehicle which is more than 7 feet in width or 20 feet in length, exclusive of projecting lights or devices allowed by Section 35109 and 35110 of the California Vehicle Code.
• Lights, mirrors, or devices which are required to be mounted upon a vehicle under this code may extend beyond the permissible width of the vehicle to a distance not exceeding 10 inches on each side of the vehicle. (SOURCE: Community Services webpage)
• Oversized vehicles do not include pickup trucks or sport utility vehicles which are less than 25 feet in length and 82 inches in height. 

The following do not require an Oversized Vehicle Parking Permit:

• Oversized vehicles parked or left standing as a result of a mechanical breakdown so as to allow the performance of emergency repairs on the vehicle for a period not to exceed seventy-two (72) hours;
• Commercial vehicles making pickups or delivery of goods, wares or merchandise, or while providing services to a residence, including, but not limited to, yard maintenance, pool care and maintenance, repair and construction services;
• Tow trucks and similar vehicle that are in the course of providing services;
• Any public emergency vehicle;
• The parking of any oversized vehicle during the pendency of any state of emergency declared to exist within the City of Hermosa Beach; and
• Oversized vehicles displaying valid license plates or placards for disabled persons and disabled veterans, provided that the vehicles are parked in compliance with CVC 22511.5, as may be amended from time to time.

Registration Instructions

1. To obtain an annual registration sticker, Hermosa Beach residents must complete an online application form (you may also apply in person at the Revenue Services Department).  
2. Submit the required documentation below with your application and pay the annual registration fee at the Revenue Services Department: 
   • Valid California Driver's License or California Identification Card;
   • Proof of residency (less than 30 days old) - one of property tax bill, utility bill showing the service address (telephone bills are not acceptable) or residential rental or lease agreement signed within the last 30 days; and
   • Current vehicle registration.
3. Display your Oversized Vehicle Registration sticker on the street side of vehicle bumper so it is clearly visible from the street.

How to Obtain Oversized Vehicle Parking Permits

• Residents with a valid oversized vehicle registration wishing to obtain permits must submit an online request at least 24 hours prior to the date the permit is needed.  Permits will be provided via email unless otherwise requested.
• Paper permits may be obtained in-person at the Police Department (540 Pier Ave) between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., 7 days per week, provided an appointment has been made at least 24-hours in advance. Appointments can be made by calling 310-318-0360. 

Restrictions

Permits only grant authority to park an oversized vehicle on streets within Hermosa Beach while the permit is valid. Permit holders must observe all other parking restrictions.

Contractor parking permits may be purchased from the Revenue Services Department and are valid for a 30-day period from issuance

Valid Locations

Contractor parking permits are valid from Monday to Friday from 8AM to 6PM and Saturday 9AM to 5PM at:

• Any 24-hour street meter (yellow poles/yellow meter caps) without paying the meter.
• Residential one-hour time limit spaces (non-metered) without regard to the one-hour limit.

Eligibility

Contractor parking permits will only be issued to contractors with a current Hermosa Beach Business License. 

Restrictions

Contractor permits are not valid at silver poles, during street sweeping, in red, green, white or yellow zones, handicap stalls, alleys or on the Strand.

Daily Parking Permits are available to the public from the Revenue Services Department and the Police Department at 540 Pier Avenue, anytime (cash / exact change only accepted at the Police front counter).

Valid Locations

Permittees may park for a selected day from 8 AM to 5 PM at:

• Any 24-hour meter (yellow poles/yellow meter caps) without paying the meter.
• At residential one-hour time limit spaces (non-metered) without regard to the one hour limit.

The permit must be appropriately marked and displayed - one month and one day must be circled in pen or marker.  The permit must be displayed on the street side window and can only be used once. 

Restrictions

Daily permits are not valid at silver poles, during street sweeping, in red, green, white or yellow zones, handicap stalls, alleys or on the Strand.

Quarterly Employee Street Permits are available to employees and business owners located in the downtown area. The permits are issued for three-month periods: January through March, April through June, July through September, and October through December. Limit of 1 permit per employee/business owner.  

Valid Locations 

Quarterly Employee Street Permits are valid at the yellow pole/yellow cap meters (24-hour meter) on HERMOSA AVE ONLY.

Requirements

To purchase a permit, you must provide the following:

• Business owner: A current business license and a current CA vehicle registration in the business owners name.
• Employee: A pay stub dated within the last 30 days and a current CA vehicle registration in the employees name.
• Photo ID: Valid Driver's License.

Parking Violations - all outstanding parking violations must be paid prior to or at the time of purchase of the requested permits. When paying for your permit any outstanding citations will be added to your total.

How to Purchase Employee Parking Permits

Quarterly Employee Street Permits may be purchased in several ways:  online, mail, email, or drop box.   

Restrictions

Employee parking permits are not valid:

• At silver pole two or three-hour commercial meters or on the silver side of dual-colored yellow/silver poles in residential/commercial areas. 
• During street sweeping hours – please observe posted signage and refer to the City’s street sweeping map (Hermosa Beach Municipal Code 10.32.070)
• In green, yellow or red zones.
• Vehicles may not park in excess of 72 hours in the same parking space per California Vehicle Code and HBMC (supersedes any permit).

Monthly Employee Permits are issued by calendar month and are available from the Revenue Services Department. Permits may be purchased up to a week in advance but are not in effect until the first of the month. The daytime Lot C Employee permit grants 14 hours of parking access at the Top level of Lot C ONLY from 5am – 7pm. The business license must be current.

The Lot C Employee Permit will be valid at the top level of Lot C at spaces 182 - 306

Restrictions

Permits are NOT valid during street sweeping times (please observe posted signage for specifics) and there is NO grace period at the end of the month.

• Required Documentation - the following documents are required:
  • Current company pay stub less than 30 days old
  • Valid Picture I.D. - acceptable forms include a driver’s license, California I.D., passport or military I.D.

Monthly Employee Permits are issued by calendar month and are available from the Revenue Services Department.  Permits may be purchased up to a week in advance but are not in effect until the first of the month. The 24-Hour Lot C Employee permit allows 24-hour parking, up to 72 hours, at the Top Level of Lot C ONLY. The business license must be current.

The Lot C Employee Permit will be valid at the top level of Lot C at spaces 182 - 306

Restrictions

Permits are NOT valid during street sweeping times (please observe posted signage for specifics) and there is NO grace period at the end of the month.

• Required Documentation - the following documents are required:
  • Current company pay stub less than 30 days old
  • Valid Picture I.D. - acceptable forms include a driver’s license, California I.D., passport or military I.D.