Ambulance/Gurney Vehicles
Any vehicle transporting sick, disabled or injured persons for compensation over the streets of the City is required to obtain a permit. These vehicles are typically referred to as ambulances, wheelchair vans, or gurney vans. The permit required is known as a Non-Emergency Medical Transportation (NEMT) Permit.
Long Beach Municipal Code Chapter 5.80.035
NEMT Permit Application Process
The application process typically takes 4-6 weeks to complete.| Step 1 | Drop off or mail the NEMT application along with the application fees to Business License at City Hall. |
| Step 2 | Business License staff will review the application for completeness and process the payment for the application fees. |
| Step 3 | Once complete, the application will be routed to Fire, Hazmat, Risk Management, and Planning (if located within the City) for their approvals. |
| Step 4 | Once approved, the application will be routed to the City Attorney to prepare the NEMT permits. |
| Step 5 | Once prepared, the permits must be signed by the business owner(s) and returned back to Business License. |
| Step 6 | Once the signed permits have been received, the permits will be routed to the City Attorney and City Manager for signature. |
| Step 7 | After the permits are finalized and all taxes and fees are paid, the permits and decals will be mailed to the business. |
NEMT Permit Taxes & Fees
Application Fee
The initial application fee to process the NEMT permit application is $853. A check for the application fees must be submitted along with the application in order for the application to be processed.
Annual Taxes & Fees
The NEMT business will also be required to pay annual regulatory fees and taxes.
| Annual Fees | Amount |
| NEMT Permit Regulatory Fee | $414.00 |
| Business License Tax | $164.05 per vehicle |
| State ADA Fee | $4.00 |
NEMT Permit Application
Applications can be submitted in person to Business License from 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM
City of Long Beach
411 W. Ocean Boulevard, 2nd Floor
Long Beach, CA 90802
Phone number: (562) 570-6211
Fax number: (562) 570-5099
Email: LBBIZ@longbeach.gov
Applications must be completely filled out and include all applicable attachments. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
Non-Emergency Medical Transportation Permit Application
