Departments & Offices

The City Attorney’s Office helps the City Council and city departments with legal questions. The office also handles misdemeanor cases and enforces the Torrance Municipal Code.

The City Clerk's Office serves the public, elected officials, and all City departments by providing a range of services, including the effective processing, distribution, and retention of official records.

The City Manager's Office oversees day-to-day administration, manages City properties and capital improvement projects, and serves as the focal point for economic development and community relations

The City Treasurer’s Office is responsible for receiving and depositing all monies coming to the City and is responsible for the investment of idle funds.

Access planning, building permits, and code enforcement. We support affordable housing, neighborhood improvements, and historic preservation for a livable city.

The Community Services Department provides Torrance residents with meaningful opportunities to build purpose, identity, self-worth, and confidence across our Cultural Arts, Library, and Parks and Recreation programs.

The Finance Department is responsible for financial administration, budgeting, purchasing, accounting, and auditing for City fiscal resources, the issuing of business licenses, and the billing and collection of all monies due to the City.

The Fire Department provides medical aid, fire prevention, and fire suppression services to the City of Torrance.

The General Services Department is here to provide services that support City departments and allow them to carry out our community missions. General Services works to provide these services in a cost-effective and efficient manner that best serves the operational needs of City departments and the community.

The City of Torrance Human Resources Department recruits, develops, and retains a high-quality workforce dedicated to serving our community with excellence and integrity.

The IT Department delivers secure, reliable, and innovative technology services that support city operations, protect data, and enable efficient, transparent, and responsive local government services for employees, residents, and the community.

The Office of Emergency Services supports a safe and resilient community by preparing for and coordinating the City’s response to emergencies. Through planning, training, outreach, and partnerships, we ensure readiness at every level.

For more than a century, the Torrance Police Department has worked in partnership with the community to protect public safety and quality of life. Our officers and professional staff are committed to service, professionalism, and trust.

We maintain and improve the City’s streets, sidewalks, landscaping, traffic systems, sewers, and water supply

Torrance Transit System (TTS) operates the City’s public bus system, serving Torrance and the greater South Bay region. Our 12 bus routes connect residents and visitors to neighboring cities, Downtown Los Angeles, Long Beach, and LAX.