Rent Levels

Rent levels for units fully covered by Berkeley’s Rent Ordinance are controlled. Learn about rent ceilings and the types of rent increases and decreases allowed under the Ordinance.

Rent Ceiling Overview
Annual General Adjustment (AGA)
AGA Calculator
Rent Ceiling Increases and Decreases
unit information lookup

News

Berkeley Rent Board Supports Bill to Stop Skyrocketing Security Deposits

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Be Prepared as Heavy Storms Hit Berkeley!

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The 2022 Annual Security Deposit Interest Rate is 0.1%

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The 2023 AGA is 4.4%

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Rent Board Housing Counselor

Email: rent@cityofberkeley.info

Phone: (510) 981-7368 (RENT)