Hermosa Beach Seniors: Save Money with Tax Rebates and Utility Exemptions

Hermosa Beach offers several ways for seniors and disabled residents to save money on property taxes and utility bills. Take advantage of these valuable rebates and exemptions to keep more money in your pocket!

Available Rebates and Exemptions:

The City of Hermosa Beach provides the following financial relief programs for eligible homeowners:

Sewer Service Charge Rebate: A rebate for 100% of sewer service charges assessed on your annual property tax bill (for single-family homes, condos, and the prorated portion of multi-family residences). Apply annually.

Street Lighting and Landscape Assessment Rebate: A rebate of $24.61 on your annual property tax bill. If you qualify for the sewer service charge rebate (and are a senior 62+), you automatically qualify for this one too – just apply once! Apply annually.

Utility User’s Tax (UUT) Exemption: An exemption from paying the city’s UUT (5.5% on telecommunications, 6% on electricity, gas, and water). This is a one-time application unless your residency or utility accounts change.

Eligibility Requirements:

Specific eligibility requirements apply to each program. Generally, applicants must:

1. Reside at the property.
2. Meet age and/or disability status criteria.
3. Meet income limits (may vary by program).

Sewer Service Charge Rebate:

Eligibility: Homeowners who reside at the property and are either 65 or older as of July 1 (the date of the levy) with a gross household annual income of $75,000 or less, or permanently disabled with a gross household annual income of $75,000 or less.

Application Deadline: Monday, October 13, 2025 (for the 2024/25 assessment).

Required Documents:

• Completed Sewer Service Fee Rebate Application and Affidavit
• Property tax statement
• Proof of property tax payment(s)
• Proof of age

Street Lighting and Landscape Assessment Rebate:

Eligibility: Homeowners who reside at the property and are either 62 or older as of July 1, or permanently disabled (physician statement required) with a total household income of less than $9,000 for the prior calendar year.

Note: If you qualify for the Sewer Service Charge Rebate (and are a senior 62+), you automatically qualify for this rebate and only need to submit one application (the Sewer Service Charge Rebate Application).

Application Deadline: Monday, October 13, 2025 (for the 2024/25 assessment).

Required Documents:

• Completed Street Lighting Tax Rebate Application
• Property tax statement
• Proof of property tax payment(s)
• Proof of age

Utility User’s Tax Exemption:

Eligibility: Residents who are either 62 years of age or older (proof required) or permanently disabled (physician statement required) with a total household income less than $9,000 for the previous calendar year.

Application: One-time application (reapply if service providers or account options change).

Required Documents:

• Completed Utility User’s Tax Exemption Application
• Proof of age

How to Apply:

Submit completed applications and supporting documents to:

Finance Administration City Hall, Room 201 (2nd Floor) 1315 Valley Drive Hermosa Beach, CA 90254

Contact Information:

Kim Swindell (310) 318-0225

Don’t miss out on these valuable savings opportunities! Contact the Finance Administration division with any questions.