Announcement:FY 2026-2027 Registration Fees were due July 2, 2026. The Rent Ordinance imposes a 100% penalty on payments not received or postmarked by the due date. Most property owners may be eligible for a waiver of part or all of the penalty if fees are fully paid by September 30, 2026. For more information, please contact the Registration Unit. To…
OverviewRegistration includes:
- Unit registration--providing unit information and paying an annual fee for each unit
- Tenancy registration--registering each new tenancy in a unit within 15 days of the tenancy start date
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…
Housing counselors offer workshops and webinars on a wide range of topics each year. Counselors also participate in local events around Berkeley and offer events for the CAL community. See our calendar of upcoming events for more information. Interested in requesting a presentation by the Berkeley Rent Board’s public information unit for your…
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…
OverviewBerkeley voters approved registration requirements for partially covered units by passing Measure MM in the November 2020 election. Registration includes:
- Unit registration--providing initial unit information and paying an annual fee for each unit
- Tenancy registration…
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…