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Home alarm permits and false alarms in San Diego County

False alarms in a 6-month period: first 2 carry no fee; third $50, fourth $100, fifth $150, then $200 each.

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Key points

  • False alarms: False alarms in a 6-month period: first 2 carry no fee; third $50, fourth $100, fifth $150, then $200 each.

Each rule below links to the section of the San Diego County Municipal Code it was read from, with the code text one click away (checked October 2026). General information, not legal advice.

What San Diego County's code says

San Diego County code What San Diego County's code adds
False alarm fees
  • $50
    Applies: Third false alarm
    § 36.505 · code text
    Third false alarm, $50.00
  • $100
    Applies: Fourth false alarm
    § 36.505 · code text
    Fourth false alarm, $100.00
  • $150
    Applies: Fifth false alarm
    § 36.505 · code text
    Fifth false alarm, $150.00
  • $200
    Applies: Each additional false alarm
    § 36.505 · code text
    Each additional false alarm, $200.00
False alarms before a fee
  • The first 2 false alarms in a 6-month period have no fee; a fee starts with the third
    Applies: In a 6-month period
    § 36.505 · code text
    Any person who uses an alarm system regulated by this chapter which has caused more than two false alarms in a six month period to be transmitted to the Sheriff, either by direct communication from an alarm agent, an alarm company operator or from a person responding to an audible alarm, shall pay a false alarm prevention fee to the County General Fund as provided in subsection (b) below.

Who this affects

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Frequently asked questions

Do I need a permit for a home alarm in San Diego County?

False alarms in a 6-month period: first 2 carry no fee; third $50, fourth $100, fifth $150, then $200 each.

General information, not legal advice.

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