Home Security Systems in Sherman Oaks, CA
Monitored security for Sherman Oaks homes, set up for City of Los Angeles permit and verified response rules.
Anaheim-based, serving Los Angeles County
Serving Southern California
Sherman Oaks is part of the City of Los Angeles and falls within LAPD’s Van Nuys Area, which covers about 30 square miles and more than 325,000 residents. Epic Alarm installs and monitors security, HD video and life-safety systems for Sherman Oaks homes and businesses.
The LA permit applies in Sherman Oaks
Sherman Oaks alarm owners follow the City of Los Angeles Alarm Ordinance, LAMC Section 103.206.
Permits are issued and billed by the City of LA Office of Finance, while the LAPD Police Commission Alarms Section enforces the rules. For a system monitored by an alarm company, expect a $60 initial fee and a $31 annual renewal. Apply at latax.lacity.org or through the Office of Finance.
Questions? The LAPD Alarms Section is at (213) 996-1200.
What a false alarm costs
The City of Los Angeles charges for every false alarm response.
Since May 4, 2026, a permitted system pays $260, $310, $360, then $410 for the fourth and later false alarms. An unpermitted system pays $360, $460, $560, then $660. One charge every 365 days can be waived by completing LAPD Alarm School.
Permit first. Unpermitted systems pay higher rates at every step.
LAPD Van Nuys Community Police Station
Sherman Oaks is served by the Van Nuys station.
The Van Nuys Community Police Station is at 6240 Sylmar Avenue, Van Nuys, CA 91401 (818-374-9500). Its service area includes Sepulveda, Sherman Oaks, Valley Glen, Van Nuys, Ventura Business District and West Van Nuys. Under LAPD’s verified burglar alarm policy, after two false activations within a rolling year, an alarm must be verified before dispatch.
Large area. Van Nuys Area serves more than 325,000 residents.
Homes and storefronts
Sherman Oaks includes residential streets and the Ventura Business District corridor served by the same station.
For homes, we pair door and window sensors with HD cameras and monitored smoke and carbon monoxide detection. For businesses, we design systems with video and 24/7 monitoring. Either way, cameras help when an alarm needs verification under LAPD policy.
Business security. We install and monitor commercial systems too.
What we install for Sherman Oaks homes
Six systems, fitted and monitored across the city
Common questions about alarms in Sherman Oaks
Permits, false alarms and how we work in Sherman Oaks.
Do I need a permit for my Sherman Oaks alarm?
Yes. Sherman Oaks is part of the City of Los Angeles, where every residential and business alarm user needs a valid permit.
Which LAPD station serves Sherman Oaks?
The Van Nuys Community Police Station, 6240 Sylmar Avenue, (818) 374-9500.
How much are false alarm fees?
With a permit: $260, $310, $360, then $410 for the fourth and later. Without a permit: $360, $460, $560, then $660.
Is Epic Alarm an Alarm.com dealer?
Yes. We are an authorized Alarm.com dealer, so you can manage your system and cameras from the app.
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