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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- The elected Rent Board has formed and maintains a number of committees with specific subject matter focus. Most committees meet monthly with ad hoc committees meeting on an as-needed basis. For information on each committee’s scope, membership and to view past agenda materials, please visit the committee’s…
Fully covered residential rental units have a “lawful rent ceiling” The lawful rent ceiling is the maximum amount of rent that a landlord can charge for the use or occupancy of the unit. When a new tenancy begins, the initial rent (also called base rent), establishes the lawful rent ceiling. The base rent includes all housing services provided when that rent was established. The…
If you are a tenant and have concerns or issues with the fire safety of your building or unit, visit the City’s Fire Prevention page to:
- File a complaint or request a fire safety inspection. You may make an anonymous complaint if you do not wish to identify…