City services in Torrance
In an emergency, call 911. The numbers below are for non-emergency questions.
Use these public service contacts to find the right starting point. Confirm eligibility, documents, appointment requirements and availability with the provider. Regional offices are identified separately.
City help, food and community support
City Hall and service requests
City Hall is at 3031 Torrance Boulevard; the general City number is 310-328-5310. The City contact page links to service requests and its calendar of closed Fridays and holidays. Public Works handles City maintenance questions at 310-781-6900.
Official information — City Hall and service requests ↗ · Source collected
Food assistance serving Torrance from Harbor City
The Salvation Army Stillman Sawyer Center serves Torrance and neighboring communities from 820 Lomita Boulevard, Harbor City, outside Torrance. Its food-pantry page lists Monday, Wednesday and Friday distribution, 9 a.m.–4 p.m., with ID and first-come availability. Call 310-835-1986 before travel. This is a regional service resource, not a Torrance place listing.
Official information — Food assistance serving Torrance from Harbor City ↗ · Source collected
Housing and outreach connections
The City describes Coordinated Entry as a starting point for connecting people experiencing homelessness with services. Contact Outreach@TorranceCA.Gov through the official Homeless Services page for outreach and program access. Temporary Housing Village participation is arranged through outreach; this is not an open drop-in accommodation.
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Job-search and career workshops
South Bay Workforce Investment Board lists Torrance One-Stop career coaching, résumé and interview workshops, and a WIOA information session that requires sign-up. Use its workshop and contact pages to arrange participation; a place on a course or funding is not guaranteed.
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Library resources for veterans and families
Torrance Public Library describes VetNow for benefits navigation, civilian career transitions and college preparation. A Torrance Public Library card is required to use this database remotely or at the library. Follow the library’s resource link for access.
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Free courthouse self-help: check the schedule
LAFLA identifies its Torrance self-help center at 825 Maple Avenue, Room 160, and offers free assistance for people representing themselves. Call the self-help line, 213-235-0060, to confirm the relevant service and visit hours: the operator and court directories show different schedules. Self-help does not guarantee representation by an attorney.
Official information — Free courthouse self-help: check the schedule ↗ · Source collected
Choose the contact for the situation. These numbers are official public contacts, not a live incident feed. Follow current instructions from emergency responders.
Emergency and non-emergency contacts
Emergencies: call 911
The City directs emergencies to 911. For a non-urgent public-safety matter, Torrance Police lists 310-328-3456, available 24 hours. For a non-urgent incident, Torrance Fire lists 310-781-7042, available 24 hours. The non-emergency numbers do not replace 911.
Official information — Emergencies: call 911 ↗ · Source collected
City disaster information and water problems
During a disaster, the City lists 310-618-2320 for updated information. For water-related issues, its customer-service number is 1-855-354-5623, listed as available 24 hours. Check the City page for the appropriate service before calling.
Official information — City disaster information and water problems ↗ · Source collected
Register for local emergency alerts
Alert SouthBay’s registration page includes Torrance among its participating cities. Choose the locations and notification options that apply to you using the official registration page. Registration is optional and is completed with the alert provider.
Official information — Register for local emergency alerts ↗ · Source collected
Primary-source facts checked October27,2026. Regional destinations and program-specific limits are explicit; confirm changing access directly.
City departments and services
Torrance City Clerk's Office
City Clerk: public-record, election and City meeting information.
Official information — Torrance City Clerk's Office ↗ · Source collected
Torrance City Treasurer's Office
City Treasurer organizational contact; City Hall closes every other Friday.
Official information — Torrance City Treasurer's Office ↗ · Source collected
Torrance Finance Department
Finance organizational contact and division directory; closes every other Friday.
Official information — Torrance Finance Department ↗ · Source collected
Torrance Parking Ticket Payment (Finance Department - Cashiering Division)
Official City parking-citation payment instructions. Cashiering:310-618-5804; Data Ticket customer service:800-989-2058, Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM excluding holidays. Follow the instructions on your own citation.
Official information — Torrance Parking Ticket Payment (Finance Department - Cashiering Division) ↗ · Source collected
Torrance Municipal Water - Water Bill Payment
Water utility billing and UtilityDirect payment information. Customer service: 855-354-5623. Local payment center: One-Stop Permit Center, 3031 Torrance Boulevard.
Official information — Torrance Municipal Water - Water Bill Payment ↗ · Source collected
Torrance Business License (Permit Center)
Official City business-license application and renewal information. Permit Center:3031 Torrance Boulevard. No general phone is inferred from a footer.
Official information — Torrance Business License (Permit Center) ↗ · Source collected
Torrance Building and Safety Permits (Community Development)
Building and Safety permit applications through the City portal. Contact block:Permit Center,3031 Torrance Boulevard,90503;310-618-5910. The page describes electronic plan/permit submittals.
Official information — Torrance Building and Safety Permits (Community Development) ↗ · Source collected
Torrance Community Development Department
Community Development contact:310-618-2550. City closes every other Friday; Wednesday Building & Safety walk-in counter is 8 AM–noon. No department address is inferred from the site footer.
Official information — Torrance Community Development Department ↗ · Source collected
Torrance Section 8 Rental Assistance Program (Torrance Public Housing Agency)
Section 8 rental-assistance information:310-618-5840. Counter 8 AM–5 PM weekdays with alternating Fridays closed. Check the official page for current waiting-list and eligibility status; no available housing is promised.
Official information — Torrance Section 8 Rental Assistance Program (Torrance Public Housing Agency) ↗ · Source collected
Torrance Home Improvement Program (HIP)
Home Improvement Program information:310-618-2731. This is a qualifying-resident program; the page says voicemail is checked weekdays. No office address is inferred.
Official information — Torrance Home Improvement Program (HIP) ↗ · Source collected
Torrance Community Services Department
Community Services information:310-618-2930. City closes every other Friday and on observed holidays. No department address is inferred from the site footer.
Official information — Torrance Community Services Department ↗ · Source collected
Torrance Recreation Services Division
Recreation Services program and registration information: 310-618-2930; 3031 Torrance Boulevard. Office hours are Monday–Friday, 7:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m., with alternate Fridays and City holidays closed.
Official information — Torrance Recreation Services Division ↗ · Source collected
DMV Torrance field office
1785 W 220th Street, Torrance, CA 90501. Hours posted for Oct 26–Nov 7, 2026: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.; Wednesday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday closed. The office page lists a self-serve kiosk. No office phone is printed.
Official information — DMV Torrance field office ↗ · Source collected
Primary-source facts checked October27,2026. Regional destinations and program-specific limits are explicit; confirm changing access directly.
City departments and services — continued
Torrance Focal Point on Aging
Focal Point on Aging provides phone information and referrals at 310-320-1300,Mon–Fri 9 AM–noon. The page explicitly says Phone Assistance Only; Russ Nolte Annex 1339 Post Avenue is not promised as a walk-in counter.
Official information — Torrance Focal Point on Aging ↗ · Source collected
Torrance Office of Emergency Services (OES)
Office of Emergency Services:310-618-5725; disaster hotline 310-618-2320. Follow current official preparedness and alert instructions.
Official information — Torrance Office of Emergency Services (OES) ↗ · Source collected
TorranceAlerts (City emergency alert sign-up)
TorranceAlerts is the City’s free opt-in emergency notification service using phone call,email,text and app. Follow the official signup link to choose your preferences.
Official information — TorranceAlerts (City emergency alert sign-up) ↗ · Source collected
Torrance Public Works Department
Public Works organizational contact:310-781-6900. Use the City service-request links for the appropriate street,water or maintenance issue.
Official information — Torrance Public Works Department ↗ · Source collected
Primary-source facts checked October27,2026. Regional destinations and program-specific limits are explicit; confirm changing access directly.
Food and family support
First United Methodist Church of Torrance
Published directory address: 1551 El Prado Ave., Torrance, CA 90501. Published contact: (310) 328-3242. The source lists this organization or program; confirm current eligibility, program hours and arrangements directly. Program schedule as published: Forth Saturday of the month at 11 a.m. (spelling as published).
Official information — First United Methodist Church of Torrance ↗ · Source collected
New Challenge Ministries Torrance
Published directory address: 18801 Crenshaw Place, Torrance, CA 90504. Published contact: (310) 320-4171. The source lists this organization or program; confirm current eligibility, program hours and arrangements directly. Program schedule as published: Monday - Friday 12:30-1:30 p.m.; Saturday 1:15-2:30 p.m..
Official information — New Challenge Ministries Torrance ↗ · Source collected
South Bay + Long Beach Community Pantry - Torrance Location (Volunteer Center)
Published directory address: 1230 Cravens Ave., Torrance, CA 90501. The source lists this organization or program; confirm current eligibility, program hours and arrangements directly. Program schedule as published: Thursdays 3 - 5 p.m..
Official information — South Bay + Long Beach Community Pantry - Torrance Location (Volunteer Center) ↗ · Source collected
South Bay + Long Beach Community Pantry - Long Beach Location (Volunteer Center) — outside Torrance
Regional resource outside Torrance. Published directory address: 1407 E. 4 th St., Long Beach, CA 90802. The source lists this organization or program; confirm current eligibility, program hours and arrangements directly. Program schedule as published: Wednesdays 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.; Fridays 10 a.m. - 12 p.m..
Official information — South Bay + Long Beach Community Pantry - Long Beach Location (Volunteer Center) — outside Torrance ↗ · Source collected
St. Andrew's Episcopal Church (Torrance)
Published directory address: 1432 Engracia Ave., Torrance, CA 90501. Published contact: (310) 328-3781. The source lists this organization or program; confirm current eligibility, program hours and arrangements directly. Program schedule as published: Third Saturday of the month at 11 a.m..
Official information — St. Andrew's Episcopal Church (Torrance) ↗ · Source collected
Salvation Army Stillman Sawyer Family Services Center - Food Pantry — outside Torrance
Regional resource outside Torrance. Published directory address: 820 Lomita Blvd., Harbor City, CA 90710. Published contact: (310) 835-1986. The source lists this organization or program; confirm current eligibility, program hours and arrangements directly. Program schedule as published: Monday, Wednesday & Friday 9 am-4 pm.
Official information — Salvation Army Stillman Sawyer Family Services Center - Food Pantry — outside Torrance ↗ · Source collected
Torrance First Baptist Church
Published directory address: 2118 W. Carson St., Torrance, CA 90501. Published contact: (310) 328-5030. The source lists this organization or program; confirm current eligibility, program hours and arrangements directly. Program schedule as published: First Saturday of the month from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m..
Official information — Torrance First Baptist Church ↗ · Source collected
Torrance YMCA Senior Center
City-listed senior meal program at Torrance YMCA, 2900 W Sepulveda Boulevard. City program contact: 310-325-5885 ext. 2732. Lunch is listed Monday–Friday at noon. These are meal-program hours, not the entire YMCA schedule; confirm eligibility and reservations.
Official information — Torrance YMCA Senior Center ↗ · Source collected
Walteria United Methodist Church - Community Hot Meal
Published directory address: 3646 Newton St., Torrance, CA 90505. Published contact: (310) 375-0622. The source lists this organization or program; confirm current eligibility, program hours and arrangements directly. Program schedule as published: Second Saturday of the month 11:00 am-1:00 pm.
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1736 Family Crisis Center & Veterans Outreach (Torrance)
Published directory address: 21707 Hawthorne Blvd., Suite 300, Torrance, CA 90503. Published contact: (310) 543-9900. The source lists this organization or program; confirm current eligibility, program hours and arrangements directly.
Official information — 1736 Family Crisis Center & Veterans Outreach (Torrance) ↗ · Source collected
211 LA County Information and Referral Service — outside Torrance
The City lists 211 LA County as a regional information and referral organization at 526 W Las Tunas Drive, San Gabriel, outside Torrance. No phone is inferred from this City source.
Official information — 211 LA County Information and Referral Service — outside Torrance ↗ · Source collected
Family Promise of South Bay
Published directory address: 2930 El Dorado St., Torrance, CA 90503. Published contact: (310) 782-8196. The source lists this organization or program; confirm current eligibility, program hours and arrangements directly. Program schedule as published: Monday - Saturday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday: Closed.
Official information — Family Promise of South Bay ↗ · Source collected
Primary-source facts checked October27,2026. Regional destinations and program-specific limits are explicit; confirm changing access directly.
Food and family support — continued
Harbor Interfaith Services — outside Torrance
Regional resource outside Torrance. Published directory address: 670 W. 9 th St., San Pedro, CA 90731. Published contact: (424) 276-3602. The source lists this organization or program; confirm current eligibility, program hours and arrangements directly.
Official information — Harbor Interfaith Services — outside Torrance ↗ · Source collected
LA-HOP (Los Angeles Homeless Outreach Portal, LAHSA) — outside Torrance
City-listed LA-HOP outreach portal. The administrative address is 707 Wilshire Boulevard, 10th Floor, Los Angeles, outside the city; 213-683-3333 is the directory contact. This is not presented as a walk-in outreach location.
Official information — LA-HOP (Los Angeles Homeless Outreach Portal, LAHSA) — outside Torrance ↗ · Source collected
LeaseUp (PATH) — outside Torrance
City-listed LeaseUp resource at 2346 Cotner Avenue, Los Angeles, outside Torrance. Contact: 323-428-4742. No operator affiliation is inferred from an email domain.
Official information — LeaseUp (PATH) — outside Torrance ↗ · Source collected
Mental Health America of Los Angeles — outside Torrance
Regional resource outside Torrance. Published directory address: 3633 East Broadway, Long Beach, CA 90803. Published contact: (562) 285-1330. The source lists this organization or program; confirm current eligibility, program hours and arrangements directly.
Official information — Mental Health America of Los Angeles — outside Torrance ↗ · Source collected
Primary-source facts checked October27,2026. Regional destinations and program-specific limits are explicit; confirm changing access directly.
Health, legal and emergency resources
Torrance One-Stop (South Bay One-Stop Business & Career Centers, SBWIB)
Published directory address: 1220 Engracia Ave., Torrance, CA 90501. Published contact: (310) 680-3830. The source lists this organization or program; confirm current eligibility, program hours and arrangements directly.
Official information — Torrance One-Stop (South Bay One-Stop Business & Career Centers, SBWIB) ↗ · Source collected
Torrance Self-Help Legal Access Center (Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles)
LAFLA self-help center at Torrance Courthouse, 825 Maple Avenue, Room 160. Published hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–noon, and Monday–Thursday, 1–4 p.m. 800-399-4529 is LAFLA’s general line, not a Torrance-specific number.
Official information — Torrance Self-Help Legal Access Center (Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles) ↗ · Source collected
Los Angeles Vet Center (U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs) — outside Torrance
VA Los Angeles Vet Center: 1045 W Redondo Beach Boulevard, Suite 202, Gardena, outside Torrance; 310-767-1221 was confirmed in a rendered browser. Published weekday hours are 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m.; nontraditional hours vary. Confirm eligibility and arrangements.
Official information — Los Angeles Vet Center (U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs) — outside Torrance ↗ · Source collected
Harbor-UCLA Medical Center (LA County Department of Health Services)
Harbor-UCLA Medical Center uses a Torrance mailing address at 1000 W Carson Street, but the Census check places it outside incorporated Torrance. County general contact: 424-306-4000. Emergency hours do not apply to outpatient clinics; confirm the required department.
Official information — Harbor-UCLA Medical Center (LA County Department of Health Services) ↗ · Source collected
Kaiser Permanente - South Bay Medical Center — outside Torrance
Kaiser South Bay Medical Center is at 25825 S Vermont Avenue, Harbor City, Los Angeles, outside Torrance. The County directory labels 310-325-5111 as an emergency contact. No general eligibility or nonmember-access promise is made.
Official information — Kaiser Permanente - South Bay Medical Center — outside Torrance ↗ · Source collected
LA County Department of Mental Health - Help Line (ACCESS Center)
LA County DMH ACCESS publishes 800-854-7771 for 24/7 countywidehelp; no local walk-inaddress is inferred.
Official information — LA County Department of Mental Health - Help Line (ACCESS Center) ↗ · Source collected
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (LA County)
988 is a nationalcrisis-supportphone/textresource. The County DMH page links current accessibility and chat information; it is not a local storefront.
Official information — 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (LA County) ↗ · Source collected
Alert LA County (emergency notifications)
Alert LA County is an opt-in County notification resource using text, email or phone. Torrance’s own program is TorranceAlerts. Choose notification preferences on the official sites.
Official information — Alert LA County (emergency notifications) ↗ · Source collected
Torrance Animal Control
Torrance Animal Control: 310-618-3850; 2200 Jefferson Street. Use the official page for lost or found animals and animal-service procedures. Conflicting holding-time figures and police-contact labels remain withheld; use the current Police page for police non-emergency contacts.
Official information — Torrance Animal Control ↗ · Source collected
Use the federal office page for services and appointment arrangements.
Social Security office
Social Security office in Torrance
20000 Mariner Ave, Suite 150, Torrance. Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–4 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday closed. SSA national line: 1-800-772-1213. This is the national contact number, not an office-specific line.
Official information — Social Security office in Torrance ↗ · Source collected
Check the operator’s current service notices before travelling.
Torrance Transit
Torrance Transit routes
Schedule effective October 4, 2026. Lines: 1 Del Amo Fashion Center–Harbor Fwy Station; 2 Del Amo Fashion Center–El Camino College; 3 Redondo Beach Pier–Downtown Long Beach; R3 Regional Transit Center–Downtown Long Beach; 4X Torrance–Downtown LA; 5 Torrance–El Camino College; 6 Del Amo Fashion Center–Artesia Station; 7 Redondo Beach Pier–Carson; 8 Torrance–LAX Transit Center; 9 Torrance–Wilmington; 10 Torrance–Downtown Inglewood Station; 13 Redondo Beach–Artesia Station. General route information: (310) 618-6266.
Official information — Torrance Transit routes ↗ · Source collected
Transit center and Transit Store
Mary K. Giordano Regional Transit Center: 465 Crenshaw Blvd, Torrance. Transit Store: Monday–Thursday, 8 a.m.–5:30 p.m.; alternating Fridays, 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m. General route information: (310) 618-6266. Store hours are separate from bus service hours.
Official information — Transit center and Transit Store ↗ · Source collected
Torrance Transit fares
Fare table effective January 10, 2022; check before riding. Local base fare $1; L.A. Express $2. Local senior (65+), disabled and Medicare fare $0.25; student fare $0.50. See the operator’s fare table for eligibility and passes.
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C Line extension: dated City statement
City statement dated January 22, 2026: the Metro Board voted to advance the Hawthorne Boulevard option for the K Line/C Line Extension. The City opposed that option. This statement supplies no construction or opening date.
Official information — C Line extension: dated City statement ↗ · Source collected
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