Under a state law called the Ellis Act (CA Gov. Code Sec. 7060 et seq.), an owner can evict tenants in order to withdraw a rental property from the rental housing market. A local ordinance, Berkeley Municipal Code Chapter 13.77, establishes specific procedures under the state law. We strongly urge you to get legal advice if you are an owner attempting to withdraw a property from the rental market…
information from other city of Berkeley departments related to rental units
- Affordable Housing Resources (includes Below Market Rate (BMR) unit info): Learn how to find and apply for affordable housing. Check the “Related…
resources from other City of Berkeley departments related to rental units
- Rental Housing Safety Program: Information about the program’s annual fee, a rental unit owner’s obligation to perform annual safety inspections, and proactive…
OVERVIEW Effective January 1, 2024, the City of Berkeley will tax owners of residential units that are vacant for more than 182 days, whether consecutive or nonconsecutive, in a calendar year. Periods of vacancy that qualify for one of several Vacancy Exclusion Periods do not count towards the 182 days. Non-profits, and properties with 4 or fewer units occupied by an…
VACANCY EXCLUSION PERIODS OVERVIEWThere are nine Vacancy Exclusion Periods that do not count towards the Empty Homes Tax 182-day vacancy threshold:
- Building Permit Application Period
- Rehabilitation Period
- Disaster Period
- Owner Death Period
- Owner In Care Period
- Homeowners’ Exemption Period
- Lease Period
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RENT STABILIZATION BOARDRegular MeetingThursday, DECEMBER 18, 2025 – 7:00 p.m.School District Board Room – 1231 Addison Street, Berkeley, CA Public participationThis meeting will be conducted in a hybrid model with both in-person and remote participation, and in accordance with Government Code Section 54953 and all current state and local requirements allowing public participation in…
RENT STABILIZATION BOARDRegular MeetingThursday, January 15, 2026 – 7:00 p.m.School District Board Room – 1231 Addison Street, Berkeley, CAPublic participationThis meeting will be conducted in a hybrid model with both in-person and remote participation, and in accordance with Government Code Section 54953 and all current state and local requirements allowing public participation…
RENT STABILIZATION BOARDREGULAR MEETING THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2026 – 7:00 p.m.SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD ROOM – 1231 ADDISON STREET BERKELEY, CA Public participationThis meeting will be conducted in a hybrid model with both in-person and remote participation, and in accordance with Government Code Section 54953 and all current state and local requirements allowing public participation in…
On April 14, 2020, Berkeley City Council passed the Fair Chance Access to Housing Ordinance (BMC 13.106). An overview of the ordinance is available below. Please review the Ordinance for more specific details related to your property or tenancy.It is unlawful to do any of the following with regard to current or prospective tenants
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RENT STABILIZATION BOARDRegular Meeting & public hearing Thursday, march 5, 2026 – 7:00 p.m.School District Board Room – 1231 Addison Street, Berkeley, CA 94702Teleconference Location – 2010 Fifth Street, Unit 260 Berkeley, CA 94710Public participationThis meeting will be conducted in a hybrid model with both in-person and remote participation, and in accordance with…