Utilities

UTILITY COMPANIES

Utility companies that service the City of Gardena include:

Water

Golden State Water Co.
1-800-999-4033

Gas

Southern California Gas Company
1-800-427-2200

Telephone

Varies: Consult a local telephone directory

Electric

Varies: Consult a local telephone directory

The City of Gardena assesses a five percent (5%) tax on gas, electrical, water and intrastate telephone (including cellular) usage. This tax is collected and remitted by the utility service provider on a monthly basis to the Revenue and Collections Office.

If you are a new utility service provider for Gardena residents, Click here for a copy of the UUT remittance form.

UTILITY USER TAX (UUT) EXEMPTIONS FOR SENIORS

Seniors who are 60 years of age or older or who receive supplemental social security benefits may be eligible to receive a UUT tax exemption on their telephone, water, gas, and electrical services for their principal residence only. To qualify for this program, the form provided below must be completed and returned IN PERSON to the Permits and Licenses Office, along with a copy of a valid driver’s license, passport, or other identification showing date of birth. In additon, you will be required to bring one statement from each of the utility companies that you want the City to process for a UUT exemption, for example: telephone, water, gas and electrical service.

Senior Citizen UUT Exemption application

For more information call 1-310-217-9521 or visit the Revenue and Collections Office located in City Hall, Room 104, 1700 W. 162nd Street Gardena, CA 90247

WHAT BUSINESSES ARE SAYING ABOUT GARDENA

“We have enjoyed an excellent relationship for over 20 years with the City of Gardena’s Economic Development Department. Their team of professionals have provided us with attentiveness, resources and are always available to help facilitate developments on our end.”

LARRY FLYNT

Hustler Casino

“The City of Gardena views themselves as “partners” in creating what’s best for the City. They work hand in hand with the developer to insure the City gets the best possible project for their citizens.”

MITCH GARDNER

G3 Urban

“The City Government has always been receptive to our business’s needs. The City offers incentives, an excellent quality-of-life for all its citizens and an attractive talent pool of people from diverse backgrounds.”

CARLOS LIFOSJOE

Gardena Nissan

"Gardena is a clear leader in the South Bay. Since moving our business here, the City has maintained safe and clean neighborhoods for us to business in.”

STEVE ROGERS

Southwest Offset Printing

“Gardena is a vibrant place to do business and is a great place to live and call home. It is a great city with a solid pro-business government and a great well tenured City council.”

ZORAIDA HERNANDEZ

MOP Consulting

“The City of Gardena is an outstanding place for a business to grow. The business-friendly environment, experience amongst the Economic Development team and key location are excellent reasons why businesses continue to thrive here.”