Intrusion Alarm System & Registration FAQ's
(Page and line cites are references to the City Ordinances)
Q: Whom does the alarm user pay?
Q: How much is the application fee?
Q: Can I transfer my alarm registration to another principal or protected premise?
Q: Can I get a refund?
Q: How much are the false alarm fees?
Q: What is my registration number?
Q: Whom does the alarm user pay?
A: The alarm user must annually submit a registration fee and registration application:
Omaha False Alarm Reduction Program
P.O. Box 30263
Omaha, NE 68103-1363
Please ensure that checks are made payable to: False Alarm Reduction Program or F.A.R.P.
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Q: How much is the application fee?
A: The annual application fee for residential alarm users shall be $25.00. The commercial or industrial fee shall be $50.00. (Ordinance 38468, page 8, lines 17-22)
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Q: Can I transfer my alarm registration to another principal or protected premise?
A: No. (Ordinance 38468, page 9, lines 10-14)
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Q: Can I get a refund?
A: No. Refunds will not be given on termination of any alarm system registration for any reason. (Ordinance 38468, page 9, lines 10-14)
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Q: How much are the false alarm fees?
A: 1st false alarm during the registration term $0.00
2nd false alarm during registration term $100.00
3rd false alarm during the registration term $100.00
4th and subsequent false alarms during registration term $250.00
Late fee for each alarm invoice which is delinquent $25.00
(Ordinance 38468, page 10, lines 4-8)
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Q: What is my registration number?
A: Public Safety Corp. assigns and retains registration numbers. Citizens are also able to register on-line by visiting the website https://www.crywolf.us/omahane/ Once the registration form is completed, a permit number will be automatically generated and assigned. (Ordinance 38468, page 8, lines 31-42)
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