Our Rent Board Petitions page has information on the petitions and hearings process. FILING RULES Filing rules went into effect on June 16, 2025The…
Recent Rent Board Regulation changesRegulation 525, 1205, 1210 and 1242 - Adopted to permit service of petitions and notices by email, aligning the regulations with current practices and improving accessibility. The amendments also remove certain mailing requirements and establish guidelines for email service, including verification of valid email addresses. Dated March 23, 2026…
At its March 5, 2026 Regular Meeting, the Rent Board set FY 2026-27 annual registration fees for Fraternities and Sororities for the Summer Rental Period During the 2026/2027 Fiscal Year. The fee is $120.If you have any questions or need further information, please contact Staff Attorney Ollie Ehlinger via email at OEhlinger@berkeleyca.gov or by phone…
RENT STABILIZATION BOARD REGULAR MEETING THURSDAY, APRIL 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…
In Berkeley, there are many kinds of rental units, including single-family homes, duplexes, apartment buildings, accessory dwelling units (ADUs), and rooming houses. The Rent Ordinance applies to most of these rental units and establishes four core rights and responsibilities for both tenants and landlords: rent control; registration requirements for property owners; just causes for eviction; and…
This page contains information that must be regularly updated, and is necessary to complete some less commonly used petition forms. Please see the sections below for the supplemental information necessary to complete the following forms:
- Landlord Schedule G
- Application for…
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Screening Fee The maximum tenant screening fee for 2026 is $68.96Landlords may use screening fees to obtain information about a prospective tenant like a consumer credit report. Prospective tenants should expect to receive a copy of their credit report within 7 days of receipt by the landlord, a receipt for the fee paid and an itemized list of any out-of-pocket expenses and…
Rent Stabilization boardRegular Meeting Thursday, May 28, 2026 – 7:00 p.m.School District Board Room – 1231 Addison Street, Berkeley, CA 94702Teleconference Location – 2010 Fifth Street, Apt. 260, Berkeley, CA 94710 and2719 k street, sacramento, ca 95816 Public participationThis meeting will be conducted in a hybrid model with both in-person and remote participation, and in accordance…
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…