UPDATE: Fiscal year 2026-27 registration fees were due Thursday, July 2. 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 their account is paid in full by September 30, 2024. For more information, you can reach the…

IMPORTANT UPDATE: At the May 28, 2026 meeting, the Board passed resolution 26-22 to extend the amnesty period for landlords who own, manage, or operate non-profit government-subsidized affordable rental units. This amnesty period allows staff to waive all penalties related to the prorated FY 2024-25 and annual FY 2025-26 registration fees if fees are paid in full by January…

The Berkeley Rent Board is launching a new event designed to connect local housing providers with the information, services, and community partners they need to successfully manage rental housing. The inaugural Landlord Resource Fair will take place on…

Meeting of the 4x4 Joint Task Force Committee on Housing. Please click the button to the right to visit the committee page for more information. The agenda will be posted at least 72 hours before the meeting.

The 4x4 Joint Task Force Committee on Housing Meeting scheduled for July 10, 2024, has been CANCELLED.

The Rent Board will be at Berkeley's National Night Out, a family-friendly outdoor event with games, information booths, and live performances. You can learn more about our services at our information booth, and we'll also be providing a free Rent Control 101 workshop for landlords and tenants, which you can attend in person or on Zoom.Rent Control 101 Workshop: 4 PM - 5:15 PM,…

Stop by our table at the Juneteenth Festival to meet our staff and learn about our services.

The City of Berkeley Rent Board is excited to announce that we will be attending this year’s Berkeley Unified School District’s School Supply Giveaway event! Come to this annual event and visit our booth to learn more about the Rent Board and our services.

Meeting of the 4x4 Joint Task Force Committee on Housing. Please click the button to the right to visit the committee page for more information. The agenda will be posted at least 72 hours before the meeting.

Meet with a Berkeley Rent Board Housing Counselor to learn about local housing resources, and landlord and tenant rights.  No appointment is required!