The City of Hermosa Beach
Just south of El Segundo lie the beach cities of Manhattan, Hermosa, and Redondo. A favored destination for surfers, volleyball players, and beachcombers alike, these three cities are blessed with beautiful shorelines, spectacular sunsets, and all that goes with the California sand and surf.
Hermosa Beach and Redondo Beach lie south of Manhattan. Hermosa is the smallest of the beach cities, but it is truly a beach town, complete with walk streets, a great pier, and downtown. Redondo Beach is the largest of the beach cities and home to King Harbor, the Beach Cities’ only marina and boat harbor. Redondo is also home to the South Bay Civic Light Opera – a renowned regional musical theatre company, and a wonderful seafront area enjoyed both by tourists from around the world, as well as local residents.
Signage Restrictions: Click here
Inspection at Sale: Click here
City Transfer Tax: None
County Transfer Tax: The County assesses a Documentary Transfer Tax on the consideration or value of the interest or real property conveyed (exclusive of the value of any lien or encumbrance remaining thereon at the time of sale) exceeds $100 at the rate of $0.55 per $500 or fraction part thereof.
Inspection at Sale: Click here
Building Report at Sale: Report of Residential Building Record (‘RBR’) – At the time of entering into an agreement of sale or exchange of any residential building, the owner or authorized representative shall obtain from the city a report of the residential building record showing the regularly authorized use, occupancy and zoning classification. The report may take up to 4 weeks to process and is valid for 6 months. See Municipal Code Chapter 15.44. It is mandatory for Real Estate Brokers to have a business license with the City of Hermosa Beach Click here.
Business License for Agents: None
Rent Control: None
Short-term Rentals: Click here
Special Development Restrictions: None
City-Mandated Deed Provisions: None
First-Time Buyer Programs:
Home Ownership Program (LACDA): Click here
Home Improvement Program (LACDA): Click here
C.A.R. Down Payment Resource: Click here (member login required)
Home Improvement Programs: None
City Website: Click Here
City Phone: (310) 318-0239
Mayor and City Council: Click here
Meeting Agendas: City Council meets on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month. Planning Commission meets on the third Tuesday of the month
Meeting agendas available Click here.
Code Enforcement: Click Here
Planning Department: Click Here
LA Assessor Tool Kit: Click here
Police: Click Here
Fire Department: Click Here
Schools: Click Here
Contact Info
1315 Valley Drive,
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
Hours
Monday – Thursday
7AM – 6PM
Phone
(310) 318-0239
City Website
http://www.hermosabch.org/
Please note, this information is subject to change. Cities and the County of Los Angeles frequently adopt new ordinances and changes to policies and procedures. It is recommended to obtain information from each municipality directly.