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Berkeley Housing Authority Opens Pre-Application Period for Housing Choice Voucher Waitlist Random Draw

We’re helping to spread the word that, after more than ten years, the Berkeley Housing Authority (BHA) has announced the opening of the Tenant-Based (Housing Choice Voucher) waitlist. The pre-application period to be included in the random draw for placement on the waitlist is July 19 through July 26. 

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UPDATED: Registration Fees Were Due Friday, July 1

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

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Registration Fees for Fiscal Year 2022-2023

Registration fees are due Friday, July 1, 2022! 

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Welcome to the Rent Board’s New Website!

Along with the City of Berkeley, the Rent Board has transitioned to a new website.

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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.

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Access Information and Forms Related to Berkeley’s Fair Chance Housing Ordinance

The Fair Chance Housing Ordinance prohibits the use of criminal histories for most offenses in determining access to housing.

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Berkeley Rent Board and Anti-Eviction Mapping Project Release New Report

The report highlights vulnerability of displacement due to upzoning in the midst of SB9 and an updated housing element.

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Rent Board’s New Online Rent Registry Now Includes Fully Covered Units

Online registration and payments for fully covered rental units have transitioned to our new rent registry.