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Kissimmee Alarm Permit: Cost, False Alarm Fees and How to Register
Kissimmee requires you to register your alarm with the police department and renew the permit each year. False alarms are counted over a rolling six months: the first is free, the second requires a false alarm class, then fees run $50, $100, $150 and $200, and $250 from the 7th (higher if no one comes to the property).[1]
Kissimmee alarm permit at a glance
| Who needs a permit | These rules apply to alarms at homes and businesses inside the City of Kissimmee.[1] |
|---|---|
| Which alarms are covered | Anyone who operates or is responsible for a home or business alarm system in the city must register it with the police department before installing or using it, listing at least three people who can be reached at any time to turn it off.[1] |
| Residential permit fee | Not confirmed. Kissimmee's code refers to a scheduled permit fee but does not state the amount, and we did not find it published.[1] |
| Fee exemptions | False alarms caused by power outages or surges are excused. A false alarm from poor maintenance is not excused.[1] |
| Free false alarms | 1 in any rolling six months[1] |
| If you have no permit | Not confirmed. Kissimmee's code does not say police stop responding to an unregistered alarm. |
| Runs the program | Kissimmee Police Department[1] |
| When to apply | Before you install, substantially modify or use an alarm system.[1] |
False alarm fees in Kissimmee
False alarms are counted over any rolling six months[1]. Each fee below is charged per false alarm.
Residential false alarms (when you or your designee respond)
| False alarm | Fee |
|---|---|
| 1st | Free[1] |
| 2nd | Free and a required false alarm class[1] |
| 3rd | $50[1] |
| 4th | $100[1] |
| 5th | $150[1] |
| 6th | $200[1] |
| 7th and each after | $250[1] |
Residential false alarms (when no owner or designee responds)
| False alarm | Fee |
|---|---|
| 1st | Free[1] |
| 2nd | $50 and a required false alarm class[1] |
| 3rd | $100[1] |
| 4th | $150[1] |
| 5th | $250[1] |
| 6th | $350[1] |
| 7th and each after | $500[1] |
If false alarms keep happening: Kissimmee's code has no response-suspension step; instead fees rise with each false alarm in a rolling six months, and fees are higher when no one comes to the property within 30 minutes (up to $500 each from the 7th). Unpaid fees add $50 a month and become a lien on the property. Officers may disarm a malfunctioning alarm at the owner's expense.[1]
How to get or renew a permit in Kissimmee
- We did not find a mailing address published for alarm permits.
- We did not find an online alarm permit application for Kissimmee. The code says the police department provides the form, on paper or electronically.[1]
- Give your permit number to your alarm monitoring company.
- Renew every year: permits expire 365 days after issue or renewal, and you must renew before continuing to use the alarm. Permits do not transfer to another person or address, and a new occupant cannot get a permit until any unpaid false alarm fees at the address are paid, even the previous occupant's.[1]
Who files: The owner, manager or lessee of the property (or anyone who operates or is responsible for the alarm) files the application with the police department.[1]
Good to know
- Self-installed and self-monitored systems: Not confirmed. Kissimmee's code does not single out self-monitored DIY systems; its registration rule covers anyone who operates or is responsible for an alarm system.[1]
- Panic and hold-up alarms: Panic and robbery alarms are charged like other false alarms. Setting off an alarm on purpose when you know there is no emergency counts as a false alarm.[1]
- Before police are sent: Not confirmed. We did not find a Kissimmee rule requiring alarm verification before police respond; alarm companies must file their verification procedure with the police department.[1]
- Not sure which rules apply to your address?: Not confirmed. We did not find an official Kissimmee address lookup for alarm rules. Many Kissimmee mailing addresses are in unincorporated Osceola County, which has its own rules.
Business and other non-residential alarms
| Alarm | False alarm | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| False alarms | 1st | Free[1] |
| False alarms | 2nd | Free and a required false alarm class[1] |
| False alarms | 3rd | $50[1] |
| False alarms | 4th | $100[1] |
| False alarms | 5th | $150[1] |
| False alarms | 6th | $200[1] |
| False alarms | 7th and each after | $250[1] |
| False alarms | 1st | Free[1] |
| False alarms | 2nd | $50 and a required false alarm class[1] |
| False alarms | 3rd | $100[1] |
| False alarms | 4th | $150[1] |
| False alarms | 5th | $250[1] |
| False alarms | 6th | $350[1] |
| False alarms | 7th and each after | $500[1] |
Avoiding false alarms
- Make sure everyone who has a code knows how to disarm the system and cancel an alarm.
- Keep your monitoring company's contact list up to date so they can reach someone quickly.
- Let your monitoring company know before guests, contractors or pet sitters use the house.
- Check that doors and windows are fully closed before you arm the system.
- Replace low sensor batteries promptly.
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Sources
- Kissimmee City Commission (Municode Library), Kissimmee Code of Ordinances, Chapter 20 Emergency Services, Article III Alarm Systems — Ord. No. 1431 (1987) as amended through Ord. No. 2704 (12-9-2008); Sec. 20-46 amended by Ord. No. 3028 (5-5-2020). Secs. 20-42 to 20-47. library.municode.com. Checked October 31, 2026.
Updates
- October 31, 2026 — first published from official sources.