Berkeley Rent Board

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Section 8 and Shelter Plus Care Landlords May Now Raise Rent Ceilings to Allowable Maximum Contract Rent

Qualifying landlords may petition to raise the rent ceilings for Section 8 and Shelter Plus Care rental units to the maximum rent permitted by the government agency that administers each program.

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Understanding Your 2025 Notice of Apparent Lawful Rent Ceiling

What Tenants in Fully Covered Units Need to Know About Their 2025 Rent Ceiling

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Survey Seeks Tenant, Landlord, and Property Manager Feedback by December 14

Help guide Rent Board services by responding to our 5-minute survey about the online Rent Registry. No experience with the Rent Registry is necessary.