Rent Stabilization boardRegular Meeting Thursday, June 18, 2026 – 6:30 p.m.School District Board Room – 1231 Addison Street, Berkeley, CA 94702Teleconference Location – 2010 Fifth Street, Apt. 260, Berkeley, CA 94710Public 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…
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 …
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RENT STABILIZATION BOARDREGULAR MEETINGTHURSDAY, JULY 16, 2026 – 7:00 p.m.SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD ROOM – 1231 ADDISON STREET, BERKELEY, CA 94702TELECONFERENCE LOCATION – 2010 FIFTH STREET, APT. 260, BERKELEY, CA 94710 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…
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This webpage discusses several important aspects of AB 1482, but does not cover every aspect and is not a substitute for reading the law itself, which can be found at California Civil Code sections 1946.2 and…
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…
REGISTRATION FORMSIf you’re unsure whether you need registration forms for fully covered or partially covered units, you may wish to review our Registration pages. Registration Forms for Fully Covered/Rent-Controlled Units…
QUARTERLY MARKET MEDIAN AND VACANCY REGISTRATION REPORTSMarket median rents for studio to three-bedroom units are calculated based on new tenancy information.
- 2025: Q1 - Q4…