Huntington Park, CA Business Licensing & Operations: Massage Establishments (2026)

Article 15 of Title 3, Chapter 1 of the Huntington Park Municipal Code requires a written permit before anyone conducts a massage establishment or renders massage services at a location removed from one. Section 3-1.1501 defines a massage technician as anyone who gives a massage, alcohol rub, bath, or similar procedure for any form of consideration. Section 3-1.1503 exempts physicians, surgeons, chiropractors, osteopaths, State-registered physical therapists, and others licensed under the Business and Professions Code or working under a physician's immediate supervision.

The application goes to the Director of Finance, who refers it to the Police Chief for investigation (§ 3-1.1504). The fee is $100 plus $25 per technician. Under § 3-1.1505, the applicant supplies statements from at least five bona fide City residents on good moral character, proof of being over 18, two portrait photographs two inches by two inches, a three-year employment history, all convictions, and a medical certificate dated within 30 days. The applicant also needs a diploma from a recognized school with a resident course of not less than 200 hours over not less than three calendar months, or not less than 10 years of experience and a passing evaluation by a panel of doctors appointed by the Police Chief.

Section 3-1.1506 sets premises standards: a readable sign at the main entrance, at least one 40-watt light in each enclosed room or booth, hot and cold running water, closed cabinets for clean linen, and bathing, dressing, locker, and toilet facilities. Under § 3-1.1507 the Director of Finance grants a one-year permit after the Police Chief, the Building Department, the fire protection division, and the County Health Department report. A denied applicant can appeal to the Council within 15 days, and the Council holds a hearing not more than 45 days after the appeal.

Permits are nontransferable. A change of location costs $50 (§ 3-1.1509). Inspections happen at least twice each year (§ 3-1.1512). Treatment records, with date, hour, patron, and technician, are kept two years (§ 3-1.1513). Renewal must be filed within 30 days after expiration at $50 per establishment and $15 per technician (§ 3-1.1518), and the business license tax under § 3-1.204 follows only after the permit is obtained (§ 3-1.1519).