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Rent Board Asks Landlords to Provide Email Addresses in Advance of New Data System Rollout in Late 2027

Landlords can ensure they receive critical information during the Rent Board’s transition to a new data system in late 2027 by verifying an up-to-date email address is on file.

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Berkeley Rent Board to Host Inaugural Landlord Resource Fair on July 22

Discover resources designed to help rental property owners & managers in Berkeley.

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UPDATED: Rent Board Adopts to Extend Amnesty Period for Units Newly Required to Register Under Measure BB

Amnesty period extended to January 2, 2027 for non-profit government-subsidized affordable rental units.

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Need Help in Your Language? Visit Our New Language Access Services Page

Learn about interpretation and translation resources at the Rent Board.

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UPDATED: 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.

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Rent Board Modernizes Petition Forms & Processes

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

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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