Signage Restrictions
City Transfer Tax
None
County Transfer Tax
The County assesses a Documentary Transfer Tax on the consideration or value of the interest or real property conveyed (exclusive of the value of any lien or encumbrance remaining thereon at the time of sale) exceeds $100 at the rate of $0.55 per $500 or fraction part thereof.
Inspection at Sale
Buyers are required to certify that toilets are retrofitted to 1.28 gallons per flush (gpf). Certification may occur up to six months after close of escrow. Other exemptions may apply. See City website for details.
Building Report at Sale
Business License for Agents
None
Rent Control
None
Special Development Restrictions
None
City-Mandated Deed Provisions
First-Time Buyer Programs
C.A.R. Down Payment Resource (member login required)
Home Improvement Programs
None
City Website
City Address
1400 Highland Avenue
Manhattan Beach, CA
90266
Manhattan Beach, CA
90266
City Phone
(310) 802-5000
Mayor and City Council
Meeting Agendas
City Council meets on the first and third Tuesday of the month. Planning Commission meets on the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month.
Code Enforcement
Planning Department
News Stories about Manhattan Beach
Save the Date! Housing Forum on May 10 to look at housing options in the South Bay and beyond
April 8, 2019 The South Bay Cities Council of Governments (SBCCOG) and the SBAOR are pleased to invite you to the Housing Forum, a half-day conference on Friday, ... read moreThis Just In: Rent Control Doesn't Work, says an influential California newspaper
August 28, 2018 The San Jose Mercury News said in an August 25 editorial that rent control is not the solution to our state's housing crisis, and voters ... read moreAre you ready for shared electric scooters and bikes in your community?
August 13, 2018 Shared bikes that are docked in dedicated racks have proliferated in cities all over the U.S., while shared electric scooters - the kind that you ... read moreCoastal Commission puts off major policy on sea level rise impacting properties on the coastline
August 9, 2018 The California Coastal Commission today at its monthly meeting in Redondo Beach, Calif. passed a resolution addressing sea level rise and shoreline preservation, while postponing ... read moreVote NO on Proposition 10 in November - it'll make the housing crisis worse
August 3, 2018 A statewide coalition representing a broad array of interests is mounting a campaign to oppose Proposition 10, a measure on the California ballot for November ... read more
REALTORS® and the Torrance Chamber meet our Members of Congress
January 19, 2017 On January 19, members of the South Bay Association of REALTORS® joined with the Torrance Chamber of Commerce to meet with two members of Congress ... read more
Tell us about your experience with PACE loans
January 4, 2017 Many homeowners throughout California are benefiting from Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) financing for energy-efficient home improvements. Depending on your city, there are a number ... read more
Manhattan Beach moves to protect small town charm, but not without risks
December 9, 2016 After several years of planning, discussions and public participation, the Manhattan Beach City Council this week moved to protect the small town charm of its ... read more
White House calls on cities to rethink restrictive zoning laws
September 30, 2016 The Obama Administration weighed into the debate about overly restrictive zoning laws that has been riling up land use and development folks for decades - and ... read more