City of Berkeley Ordinances Affecting Rental Properties Links to information about City of Berkeley ordinances affecting rental property. Empty Homes Tax Fair Chance Ordinance Tenant Buyout Ordinance Tenant Protection Ordinance Tenant Screening and Application Fees Lease-Breaking Fee Prohibition In this section Laws & Regulations Rent Ordinance & Rent Board Regulations Measure BB Changes to Berkeley's Rent Ordinance New Laws Affecting Rental Properties City of Berkeley Ordinances Affecting Rental Properties Empty Homes Tax Fair Chance Ordinance Tenant Buyout Ordinance Tenant Protection Ordinance Tenant Screening and Application Fees Lease-Breaking Fee Prohibition State Law News Registration Fees for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-2027 Rent Board Modernizes Petition Forms & Processes Section 8 and Shelter Plus Care Landlords May Now Raise Rent Ceilings to Allowable Maximum Contract Rent Understanding Your 2025 Notice of Apparent Lawful Rent Ceiling More News Rent Board Housing Counselor Email: rent@berkeleyca.gov Phone: (510) 981-7368 (RENT) Ext. 1
