ALARM USER’S PERMIT REQUIRED
If you currently have or are planning to install a security or fire alarm system in your home or business, you must have an Alarm User’s Permit on file with the City of Indio. Ordinance (Title XIII, Chapter 131 of the Code Ordinances of the City of Indio) regulates security and fire alarm systems. All alarm system users are required to have a permit upon activation of the alarm system.
ALARM REGISTRATION & PERMITS
All alarms must have permits. Alarm permits are issued by the Indio Finance Department. To register, please contact the Finance Department 100 Civic Center Mall, Indio, CA 92201, (760) 391-4040 between the hours of 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday. You may also obtain the application from the City of Indio’s webpage www.indio.org/index.aspx?page=88. Application and payment should be sent to the City of Indio, P.O. Box 1788, Indio, CA 92202.
ALARM USER’S PERMIT FEES
Alarm Permit (Residential, Commercial & Government) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 30
Alarm Permit (Age 65 & over – must provide age verification) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . No Charge
Annual renewal:
Renewal fee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$ 20
Renewal late fee (90 days past expiration date) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 20
Re-issued alarm user’s permit (after revocation) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 30
Response to non-permitted alarm (first time and subsequent assessment) . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 93 & Administrative Citation
False alarm billing (with permit after one false alarm) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 93 & Administrative Citation