Home Security System Rebate Program
The City of Lakewood is offering residents an opportunity to receive rebates related to home burglary prevention measures.
The rebate program is offered on a first-come, first-served basis to Lakewood residents who purchase and install exterior, hard-wired security cameras and/or installation and activation of a new residential security alarm system on or after Jan. 1, 2026.
Rebates are open to all city residents and are available until program funding is expended. Apply early for the best chance to receive a rebate.
Rebates available
To be eligible for these rebates, the following requirements must be met on or after Jan. 1, 2026.
Security Camera Rebates
- $75 rebate for purchasing and installing one security camera purchased for a total sale price of $100 or greater (before taxes) and installed capturing one of the eligible camera angles listed below.
- $150 rebate for purchasing and installing two security cameras purchased for a total sale price of $200 or greater (before taxes) and installed capturing two of the eligible camera angles (see below).
The rebate is exclusively for the cost of the security camera(s) not including any applicable tax. The rebate does not include the cost for security camera installation, additional storage space, accessories or any cameras that are purchased but not installed.
Security Camera Installation Rebates
- $75 for installation of at least one security camera via hard-wire electrical connection by a third party for an installation cost of $150 or greater.
- $150 for installation of at least one security camera via hard-wire electrical connection by a third party for an installation cost of $300 or greater.
New Home Security Alarm System Rebate
- 50% of the installation and activation cost for a new alarm system, up to $200.00.
Applicant Eligibility Requirements
- Reside in the City of Lakewood and have a valid government issued ID displaying your City of Lakewood residential address.
- Have a current utility bill (water, electricity, gas, phone) registered in your name to your City of Lakewood residential address, matching the Lakewood address on your valid government issued ID. Your utility bill must be dated no sooner than 60 days of when you submit your application.
- Own or rent the City of Lakewood residence where the security camera device(s) will be installed.
NOTE: If currently renting, a signed letter from the owner of the Lakewood residential property is required expressly giving written consent to you to install the security camera(s) or alarm system on the residential property.
Camera Eligibility Requirements
To be eligible for the rebates, each security camera device must meet the following requirements on or after Jan. 1, 2026:
Be a brand-new, in original packaging, non-refurbished, security camera.
Each security camera must have a total sale price, before taxes and installation, of $100 or greater.
Be installed in order to capture any of the camera angles listed below:
- Residential front door
- Residential front driveway
- Residential front yard
- Front/Side facing sidewalk
- Adjacent alley way
- Side yard
- Backyard fence line
- Garage door entrances
Security Camera Installation Rebate Requirements
To be eligible for the rebates, each security camera installation must meet the following requirements on or after Jan. 1, 2026:
- Must be performed by a third-party service provider at cost to the homeowner where the security camera(s) were installed.
- Must be via hard-wire electrical connection to the exterior of the home (battery-operated security cameras are not eligible).
- Be installed in order to capture any of the camera angles listed below:
- Residential front door
- Residential front driveway
- Residential front yard
- Front/Side facing sidewalk
- Adjacent alley way
- Side yard
- Backyard fence line
- Garage door entrances
New Home Security Alarm System Rebate Requirements
To be eligible for the rebates, each security camera installation must meet the following requirements on or after Jan. 1, 2026:
- Installation and activation of a new home security alarm system.
- Residential security alarm system must include ongoing monthly monitoring service for a minimum of one year.
- New installation and activation of the following new equipment:
- Minimum of one interior control panel with audible alarm/siren
- Minimum of two door sensors installed on exterior facing doors
- Additional system equipment installation, in addition to the listed above, is eligible for cameras, window sensors, door sensors, etc.
How to apply
Complete the Home Security Camera Rebate Application online (be prepared to upload photos or PDFs of your ID, utility bill, receipts, and images from the camera device(s)).
You can also download a printable version of the Home Security Camera Rebate Application(PDF, 246KB) to complete by hand and return by mail to:
City of Lakewood
ATTN: Home Security Rebate Program
5050 Clark Avenue
Lakewood, CA 90712
If you need assistance completing the application or require an alternative format, please call 562-866-9771, extension 2114 or email PSRebates@lakewoodca.gov.
Include copies (copies may be uploaded to the online form) of all of these items:
- Valid government-issued ID displaying your name and Lakewood residential address.
- Current utility bill dated registered in the name and Lakewood address as on your ID, dated no sooner than 60 days of when you submit your application.
- If renting--copy of a letter from property owner allowing device installation.
- Copy of sales receipt dated Jan. 1, 2026 or later.
- Photo of each security camera device installed to exterior of your home.
- An image from each security camera device feed displaying the camera angle. (Note: Image must originate from the security camera device internal software).
If applying for the home security alarm system rebate, include the above items plus the following:
- Copy of signed contract showing start of service on or after Jan. 1, 2026, for a minimum one year of monitoring services
- Copy of sales invoice listing installed equipment and total cost for equipment and installation
- Photos of installed (2) door sensors and master control panel