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Holiday Closure: The Rent Board will be closed on Wednesday, November 11th in observance of Veteran's Day. 

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UPDATED: Registration Fees Were Due Monday, July 3, 2023

Late payments will result in a 100% penalty on any outstanding fee balance!

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Berkeley Enters “Transition Period” of Eviction Moratorium Ramp-Down

Changes to Berkeley’s Eviction Moratorium start on May 1, 2023.

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UPDATED: Registration Fees for Fiscal Year 2023-2024

Registration fees are due Monday, July 3, 2023!

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Berkeley City Council Places End Dates on COVID-19 Eviction Moratorium

Certain evictions may start again on May 1. The Moratorium expires August 31, 2023.

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Notice of Public Hearing on Possible Increase of Registration Fees

The public hearing will be held on Thursday, March 16, 2023

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Berkeley Rent Board Supports Bill to Stop Skyrocketing Security Deposits

Assembly Bill (AB) 12 would create a one month’s rent cap on security deposits for all tenants.

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Be Prepared as Heavy Storms Hit Berkeley!

Resources for Berkeley landlords and tenants

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Berkeley Rent Board Adopts Land Acknowledgement Statement

Acknowledging the past and building relationships with Berkeley’s indigenous community for a better future.