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Official property registration for Gardena City

Registration services by Hera Registry

Los Angeles County, California

Gardena City Property Registration

by Hera

Register a property with Gardena City

Gardena City runs the registration programs below. Review what you need and what it costs, then register online.

Registration program

Property Subject to Foreclosure

Register for Property Subject to Foreclosure

Registration Requirements

A Registrable Property is any real property that:

  • Is the subject of a foreclosure action;

  • Has a foreclosure judgment but has not yet been sold; or

  • Has been transferred to a mortgagee or affiliated entity via foreclosure sale or deed in lieu.

Registration

  • Registration is required within 10 days of initiation of the foreclosure action.

  • Each parcel requires a separate registration.

  • Registration information must be updated within 10 days of any change.

Vacant Lots

  • Properties with a structure must be registered. Vacant lots do not need to be registered.

Residential Only

  • This community registers residential properties only.

Renewal

  • Registrations must be renewed annually, measured from the initial foreclosure filing date.

OMT Change

  • OMT changes require a new registration by the new mortgagee or trustee. Nay preeviously unpaid registration fees are the responsibility of the new mortgagee or trustee and are due with their initial registration.

Property Manager

  • A property manager must be designated.

  • A 24-hour contact telephone number is required.

  • Property manager must be local (see Ordinance for details)

Fees

Fees for registrations starting on or after October 8, 2026.

Property Subject to Foreclosure registration fees
Registration fee Amount
Registration fee $245

Late fees

No late fees.

Fees are paid online by card or bank account when you submit your registration. A payment processing fee, if any, is shown before you pay.

Inspection

No inspection fee.

Inspection requirements

Inspections

  • Upon Default, an initial inspection is required to determine occupancy and code compliance.

  • Properties must be re-inspected every 30 days while subject to registration.

What the form asks about the inspection

  • Last Inspection Date (optional)

What you’ll need

The online form asks for the following, starting with the property address.

Required

  • Please provide the Investor / Insurer

    Choose one

    • None
    • FNMA
    • FHLMC
    • HUD
    • VA
    • FHA
    • Other Fed Agency
    • 501(c)(3) Organization

  • OMT

    Company contact details

  • AMS

    Company contact details

  • What is the Foreclosure Status?

    Choose one

    • Pre-foreclosure / Pre-filing
    • Public NOD (NOD, LP, NOP)
    • REO

  • What is the Occupancy Status?

    Choose one

    • Owner Occupied
    • Confirmed Vacant
    • Evidence of Vacancy
    • Tenant Occupied
    • Unknown

Optional

  • Foreclosure Case Number

    Reference number

  • PM

    Company contact details

  • Last Inspection Date

    Date

  • Internal ID

    Short answer

Fee Exemptions

  • Governmental entities must register but are exempt from registration fees.

  • Governmental entities include HUD, VA, and USDA mortgagees or owners.

Registration program

Vacant Property

Register for Vacant Property

Registration Requirements

In this jurisdiction, any owner of Vacant Residential Property is required to register the property. Vacant Property is considered any parcel of land that contains any building or structure that is not legally occupied.

Vacant Lots are not required to be registered.

Bond required if vacant for more than 90 days in amount determined by the City for 3 months estimated costs of blight prevention. Please contact the City directly for more information. Code Enforcement Supervisor: 310.217.6171

Property Manager

Local property manager contact information is required if not the owner.

Fees

Fees for registrations starting on or after October 8, 2026.

Vacant Property registration fees
Registration fee Amount
Registration fee $245

Late fees

No late fees.

Fees are paid online by card or bank account when you submit your registration. A payment processing fee, if any, is shown before you pay.

What you’ll need

The online form asks for the following, starting with the property address.

Required

  • Property Owner / Responsible Party

    Contact details

  • Property Manager / Local Contact

    Contact details

  • Most Recent Inspection Date (Regular Inspections Required)

    Date

  • Are utilities currently on for the property?

    Yes or no

  • Is liability insurance being maintained for this property?

    Yes or no

Help with your registration

Hera Registry runs registration for Gardena City. For help with the online form, payments, or your account, contact Hera support.

vpro@heraregistry.com 321-234-5303

Questions about local rules

Registration rules and fees are set by Gardena City.

Information last updated September 7, 2026. FIPS code 0628168.