News | Berkeley Rent Board

Facades of four apartment buildings in Berkeley set against a blue sky,

Registration Fees for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-2027

The Rent Registry portal is open for the FY 2026-2027 registration cycle. Registration fees are due Thursday, July 2.

Rent Board Modernizes Petition Forms & Processes

Petition forms have been updated for accessibility and digital filing service.

Close up of a hand holding a pen filling out a paper form.

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.

Two yellow apartment buildings against a blue sky.

Understanding Your 2025 Notice of Apparent Lawful Rent Ceiling

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

More News

More Police News