Have a Home Alarm System? Permit Registration Began June 1st in Suffolk County.

Do I Have to Get a Permit?

Beginning June 1, 2016, Suffolk County requires any home or business with an alarm system to register and obtain a permit.  Permits for residential buildings are $50 and commercial are $100. Permits must be renewed every year.

How Do I Get a Permit?

Homeowners with alarm systems can obtain a permit by CLICKING HERE.

 

Why do I Have to Get a Permit?

The law requiring permits was created to prevent false alarms and help the Suffolk County Police Department cover the costs associated with responding to false alarms.

What if I Don't Register?

Households with a permit will not be assess a fee for the first two (2) false alarms at their home, but will have a fee for the third.  Homes without a permit will be charged for the first false alarm and subsequent fees will be higher after that.

The Penalties for Registered Owners:

 REGISTERED ALARM OWNERS:

Residential    Commercial

1.Warning       Warning

  2.Warning     Warning

3.$100             $150

4.$150             $200

5.$200             $250

6.$250             $500

7.$300             $500

8.$350             $500

9.$450             $500 

10.$500           $500     

Penalties for Non-Registered Owners

Residential   Commercial

1.$100            $200

2.$150            $250

3.$200            $300

4.$250            $300

5.$300            $500

6.$350            $550

7.$400            $600

8.$500            $650

9.$500            $750

10.$500          $750