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 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
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…
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 committee will consider proposed amendments to the Rent Ordinance for the 2024 November General Election.
This committee will consider proposed amendments to the Rent Ordinance for the 2026 November General Election.
This Committee was created so that the Rent Board can work in concert with the Berkeley Unified School District (BUSD) on rental housing issues that affect families with school-aged children.