City services in Carson
In an emergency, call 911. The numbers below are for non-emergency questions.
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City payments, permits and departments
Carson City Clerk
City Clerk office at 701 E. Carson Street, open Monday to Thursday and closed Friday. Address as published: 701 E. Carson Street, Carson, CA 90745. Contact: (310) 952-1720. As published: 7:00 A.M. - 6:00 P.M. Monday to Thursday, Closed Friday. Legacy City page; confirm current arrangements.
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Carson Building & Safety
Building permits and inspection scheduling go through the City Civic Access Portal; inspections run Monday through Thursday. Address as published: 701 E Carson Street, Carson, CA 90745. Contact: (310) 830-7600. As published: Inspections are available Monday through Thursday.
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Carson Revenue & Business License
City office for business license applications, cancellations, alarm permits, contractor licenses and filming permits. Address as published: 701 E Carson Street, Carson, CA 90745. Contact: (310) 830-7600. As published: City Hall footer: 7 AM - 6 PM Monday - Thursday.
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Carson Code Enforcement
Report code violations to the Public Safety Department; administrative citations must be paid within 21 calendar days. Address as published: 701 E Carson St, Carson, CA 90745. Contact: (310) 952-1786. As published: Phone line staffed Monday-Sunday, 7am-6pm.
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Carson Parking Citation Payment
City does not take payments directly; pay Carson parking citations online, by phone or by mail to the citation center. Address as published: Mail: City of Carson, P.O. Box 11923, Santa Ana, CA 92711. Contact: (888) 300-9915. As published: Online, phone or mail payment; hours not posted.
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Carson Parking Enforcement
Enforces posted parking rules, street sweeping, oversized vehicle and overnight limits, fire lanes and ADA access areas. Address as published: 701 E Carson St, Carson, CA 90745. Contact: (310) 952-1786. As published: Not posted.
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Carson City Hall - Hours
Carson City Hall is open 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Thursday. Address as published: 701 E Carson Street, Carson, CA 90745. Contact: (310) 830-7600. As published: 7 AM - 6 PM Monday - Thursday.
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Carson Library - Hours
County library branch on E Carson St, open Tuesday through Saturday. Address as published: 151 E Carson St, Carson, CA 90745. Contact: (310) 830-0901. As published: Monday Closed; Tuesday - Wednesday 12 pm - 8 pm; Thursday - Saturday 10 am - 6 pm; Sunday Closed.
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Carson Parking Rules (Municipal Code)
Carson code bans parking during posted street sweeping hours and oversized vehicles on public streets without a permit. As published: Not applicable.
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Carson Temporary Event Permits (Municipal Code)
City municipal code describes temporary event permits and filing requirements. Follow the City instructions for the event type. As published: Not applicable.
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Carson Public Works Engineering Division
Public Works division handling streets, traffic systems and storm drains, with permit applications, inspection scheduling and a speed hump petition form.
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Carson Purchasing Division
City division handling procurement of supplies, equipment and services, with vendor registration, bidding opportunities and purchasing guidelines.
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Carson Budget Division (Open Finance Portal)
City division managing operating and capital budgets, with an Open Finance Portal on revenues and expenditures and the FY 2026-27 Budget Book.
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Carson City Manager's Office
City office that coordinates City departments, oversees daily operations and supports the priorities of the Mayor and City Council.
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Carson Geographic Information Systems (maps and property information)
City maps and data with an interactive Property Information System and a map gallery of bikeways, census tracts, districts and public facilities.
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Career, housing and legal help
Carson One-Stop Career Center
Career center at 801 E Carson St offering employment help to Carson residents and employers. Address as published: 801 E Carson St., Room 116, Carson, CA 90745. Contact: (310) 680-3870. Legacy City page; confirm current arrangements.
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Carson Real Property Services and Housing Division
City division listing home rehabilitation programs, a First Time Homebuyer Program, rental listings and affordable housing and homeless resources. Address as published: 801 E. Carson St, Carson, CA 90745.
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Housing Rights Clinic (Carson Senior Services)
Monthly clinic on fair housing education and advocacy, listed by city senior services for the 1st Wednesday of every month. The page prints 11:00 a.m.–1:00 a.m.; likely a typo, confirm before going.
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Carson Economic Development Division
City division that helps new businesses and aspiring entrepreneurs through City processes, with Start Your Business and parcel search pages.
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LAFLA Torrance self-help location — nearby, outside Carson
LAFLA lists the Torrance Courthouse Self-Help Center at 825 Maple Avenue, Room 160. Posted hours are Monday–Friday 8:30 am–noon and Monday–Thursday 1–4 pm. Self-help hotline: 213-235-0060. Services are limited; confirm what help is available before going.
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Safety and station contacts
Carson Animal Control
City Animal Control Officer enforces animal laws and responds to sick, injured or loose animals in Carson. Address as published: 701 E. Carson St, Carson, CA 90745. Contact: (310) 952-1786. As published: City Animal Control Officer Monday - Thursday, 7:00 am-5:30pm.
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Carson Emergency Management
City emergency planning office with CERT sign-up, Alert SouthBay and Alert LA County links and preparedness checklists. Address as published: 701 E Carson St, Carson, CA 90745. Contact: (310) 952-1786. As published: Not posted.
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LASD Carson Station
Sheriff station serving Carson and nearby unincorporated areas, with online crime reports and Virtual Deputy. Address as published: 21356 S. Avalon Blvd. Carson, CA 90745. Contact: (310) 830-1123. As published: Not posted.
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LA County Fire Station 36
LA County Fire Department station in Carson. Address as published: 127 W. 223rd St. Carson CA 90745. Contact: (310) 834-3110. As published: Monday through Sunday, 24 hours per day.. Station contact, not a published non-emergency dispatch line; station staffing hours do not establish public counter access.
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LA County Fire Station 10 (Battalion 7 Headquarters)
LA County Fire Department station in Carson. Address as published: 1860 E. Del Amo Carson CA 90746. Contact: (310) 632-8230. As published: Monday through Sunday, 24 hours per day.. Station contact, not a published non-emergency dispatch line; station staffing hours do not establish public counter access.
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LA County Fire Station 116
LA County Fire Department station in Carson. Address as published: 755 Victoria St. Carson CA 90746. Contact: (310) 324-5941. As published: Monday through Sunday, 24 hours per day.. Station contact, not a published non-emergency dispatch line; station staffing hours do not establish public counter access.
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Alert SouthBay (Carson refinery alerts)
Carson residents can register by ZIP code for refinery-specific alerts only through Alert SouthBay. As published: Not applicable.
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Recreation and facility reservations
Carson Facility Reservations Office
City office taking park and facility reservations three months in advance; no cash payments accepted. Address as published: 18601 S. Main Street, Carson, CA 90248. Contact: (310) 847-3570. As published: Monday - Thursday, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m..
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Carson Youth Sports
City youth sports with ActiveNet registration, 2026 rulebooks for basketball, baseball, softball, flag football and soccer, and game schedules.
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'FIT HAPPENS' Outdoor Exercise Class (Carson Community Center)
Outdoor exercise class at the City Community Center. As published: Mondays and Wednesdays, 6:15–7:00 p.m. Class packages are listed as 6 classes for $36, 12 for $60 and 20 for $90; check current enrollment.
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me and you... let's get away... (CSUDH University Art Gallery exhibition)
The CSUDH University Art Gallery lists “me and you... let’s get away...” on view through December 19, 2026. An opening date is not supplied. Gallery hours are published Monday–Friday 10 a.m.–5 p.m. and Saturday noon–5 p.m.; check holiday arrangements.
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Getting around Carson
Carson Circuit (Routes A & B)
City Circuit bus Routes A and B run weekdays every 40 minutes in morning and afternoon blocks. Contact: (310) 952-1757. As published: Monday - Friday, every 40 minutes, 7:00 am - 9:55 am and 2:00 pm - 4:55 pm. Legacy City page; confirm current arrangements.
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Carson Circuit Holiday Closures Nov-Dec 2026
Carson Circuit does not run on Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day 2026. Contact: (323) 466-3876. As published: No service: Veterans Day Wednesday, November 11, 2026; Thanksgiving Day Thursday, November 26, 2026; Christmas Day Friday, December 25, 2026.
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Carson Dial-A-Ride and Lyft Rides
City Dial-A-Ride for Carson residents over 18, plus Lyft rides at 50 percent off with a City promo code. Contact: (310) 952-1757. As published: Transportation office Monday - Thursday 8 am - 5 pm. Legacy City page; confirm current arrangements.
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Long Beach Transit Route 4 (West Carson St to Del Amo Station)
Long Beach Transit route running from West Carson St to Del Amo Station. Contact: (562) 591-2301. As published: Customer Care Monday - Friday 6.30 a.m. - 7.30 p.m., Saturday - Sunday 8.00 a.m. - 5.00 p.m..
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Long Beach Transit Route 8 (Carson)
Long Beach Transit Route 8 serving Carson between 223rd St and Vermont. Contact: (562) 591-2301. As published: Customer Care Monday - Friday 6.30 a.m. - 7.30 p.m., Saturday - Sunday 8.00 a.m. - 5.00 p.m..
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Carson Transportation Services Division
City Community Center office for Carson transit services and coordinated day trips. Address as published: 801 E. Carson St., Carson, CA 90745. Contact: (310) 952-1757. As published: Monday -Thursday 8:00am-5:00pm; Closed Fridays, Weekends and Holidays.
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Metro route information for travel from Carson. Check current connections for your starting point.
Metro bus and rail connections
Metro Line 246 through Carson
Metro Line 246 runs via Avalon Boulevard between San Pedro and Harbor Gateway Transit Center. The timetable includes Avalon & Carson and is effective June 7, 2026. Check the day, direction and current alerts before travel.
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Metro A Line at Del Amo
Metro lists Del Amo on the A Line. Use Metro’s route planner to choose a bus connection from your starting point; check schedules and current alerts.
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Utilities, bills and conservation
WM Trash Pickup Carson - Holiday Schedule
WM pickup in Carson: a weekday holiday delays the rest of the week by one day; weekend holidays cause no delay. As published: Not posted.
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WM Carson Residential Trash, Recycling and Organics
WM became Carson residential hauler May 1, 2026 with no change to service; put carts at the curb by 7 a.m. Contact: (310) 366-7600. As published: Customer service Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; carts at the curb by 7 a.m. on collection day.
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Cal Water Bill Payment (Carson, south of Victoria)
Cal Water payment options and Rancho Dominguez district contact. Follow the utility for account eligibility and service-area details. District main contact: (310) 257-1400, Monday-Friday 7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.; automated payment line: (888) 598-9824. The district says in-person service is not available at the Torrance office.
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Golden State Water Bill Payment (Carson, north of Victoria)
Golden State Water customers can pay online, by automated phone, by mail or with cash at participating retailers. Automated payment phone service is available 24/7; this is not an office-hours statement. Address as published: Mail: Golden State Water Company, PO BOX 51133, Los Angeles, CA 90051-1133. Contact: (844) 706-7690.
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Carson EV Charging Wallet Pilot Program
City electric-vehicle charging incentive pilot. Use the City application page for eligibility, approval and available incentives. Contact: (310) 847-3566.
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Clean Power Alliance Customer Support
Electricity provider support page with a contact center, Energy Team help on lowering bills, bill explanations and financial assistance programs. Contact: (888) 585-3788.
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Clean Power Alliance Power Share
Clean Power Alliance Power Share program information and eligibility.
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Southern California Edison resources (Carson city page)
City Energy and Sustainability page linking SCE outage status, rebates and financial assistance, bill assistance programs and electricity safety tips.
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SoCalGas resources (Carson city page)
City Energy and Sustainability page linking SoCalGas safety and prevention, energy-saving tips and tools, and rebates and incentives.
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Carson Water rebates and conservation (city page)
City Energy and Sustainability services section with a Water Rebates & Conservation Programs document.
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Clean Power Alliance Energy Team
Help line for Clean Power Alliance customers with questions on electric upgrades, rebates and lowering electric bills, offered at no charge. Contact: (866) 319-4488. As published: Monday - Friday 9-5 PT.
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Clean Power Alliance Arrearage Management Plan (AMP)
Clean Power Alliance Arrearage Management Plan information and eligibility.
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Southern California Edison CARE & FERA
SCE CARE and FERA bill-assistance program information and eligibility.
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Southern California Edison Medical Baseline Allowance
SCE Medical Baseline program information, eligibility and application instructions. SCE main line: (800) 655-4555.
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Shared LA County help
Alert LA County
Opt-in County emergency alerts by text, email or phone call, with accessibility features. Contact: (323) 980-2260. As published: Not applicable.
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LA County Department of Mental Health Help Line
County mental health help line for crisis support and finding a service provider. Contact: (800) 854-7771. As published: Page prints Get 24/7 Help.
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988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
National mental health hotline reached by calling or texting 988, with Spanish text and chat. As published: Not posted.
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LA County Military and Veterans Affairs
County veterans benefits office headquartered at Bob Hope Patriotic Hall in Los Angeles. Address as published: 1816 S Figueroa St. Los Angeles, CA 90015. Contact: (877) 452-8387. As published: Monday - Friday 9:00AM-4:00PM, Closed on County Holidays.
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