OverviewFor units fully covered by the Rent Ordinance, all housing services included in the base rent ceiling are considered regulated housing services and shall continue to be provided to tenants in the manner in which they were previously…
RENT STABILIZATION BOARD REGULAR MEETING MONDAY, MARCH 23, 2026 – 7:00 p.m.SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD ROOM – 1231 ADDISON STREET, BERKELEY, CA 94702TELECONFERENCE LOCATION – 2010 FIFTH STREET, UNIT 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…
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…
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…
While every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of the Information provided, the Board is not responsible for any errors or omissions. Therefore, any information provided herein is for reference purposes only. Please contact our staff if you have any questions about a specific tenancy or the rights/responsibilities established by the Berkeley Rent Ordinance.Security deposit definition…
Announcement:
- FY 2026-2027 Registration Fees Are Due July 2, 2026. The Rent Ordinance imposes a 100% penalty on payments not received or postmarked by the due date. Go to our…
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
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…