Home Security Systems in Covina, CA
Security systems for Covina homes, installed by our own technicians and registered before activation as the city requires.
Anaheim-based, serving Los Angeles County
Serving Southern California
Covina has its own police department and runs alarm registration through an online program at covinaca.citysupport.org. With 51,268 residents at the 2020 census and a detailed fee schedule, it is a city where getting registered and avoiding false alarms pays off. Epic Alarm installs and monitors home security, video and life-safety systems in Covina.
Register online before activation
Covina requires alarm registration, and it must be approved before the system is activated.
Register online at covinaca.citysupport.org using Register My Alarm.
- Registration is $25. Seniors 65+ and disabled residents pay $12.
- Renewal is $25 a year ($12 for seniors and disabled residents).
- Registration lasts one year, and a renewal notice goes out 30 days before expiration.
Alarm program. (888) 865-9770, M-F 9am-5pm PT. Fees are listed on the city’s false alarm fee page.
One can be forgiven, then fees climb
Covina will waive 1 false alarm per permit year if you complete Online Alarm School within 35 days of the invoice.
After that, fees escalate:
- Registered burglary alarms climb with each one, up to $275 for the 6th and later.
- Unregistered alarms run $150 to $375.
- Robbery and panic alarms are $100 each.
- A $25 late fee applies if unpaid within 35 days, and appeals cost $25.
Four or more false burglar alarms in a registration year can lead to suspension of police response after a 30-day notice.
Registration matters. Unregistered alarms are charged at higher rates than registered ones.
Covina Police Department
Covina has its own police department.
Our UL-listed central station monitors your system 24/7, and the Covina Police Department provides local response. The rules are in Covina Municipal Code Chapter 8.20 (Ordinance 12-2014).
Compare cities. See Covina in our alarm permit comparison.
What we install for Covina homes
Six systems, fitted and monitored across the city
Common questions about alarms in Covina
Permits, false alarms and how we work in Covina.
How much is alarm registration in Covina?
$25, or $12 for seniors 65+ and disabled residents. Renewal costs the same each year.
Can I get a false alarm waived?
Yes, 1 per permit year if you complete Online Alarm School within 35 days of the invoice.
What do robbery or panic false alarms cost?
$100 each.
When can police response be suspended?
Four or more false burglar alarms in a registration year can lead to suspension after a 30-day notice.
Get a free quote for your Covina home
Call 888-969-3742 or request a quote. We will set up your Covina system and point you to the registration step before activation.
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