Are you a new Berkeley landlord? Whether you've just registered a property or recently purchased a rental, this in-person workshop is designed to help you stay compliant with confidence.Join us at 10:00 AM on the third Wednesday of every month at the Berkeley Rent Board offices for a welcome orientation tailored specifically for new landlords.This session covers:

The elected Rent Board (the "Board") holds regular meetings on the third Thursday of the month, except holidays, at 7:00 p.m. in the Berkeley Unified School District Board Room at 1231 Addison Street. All Board meetings are open to the public and participation is encouraged. All Board meetings are conducted in a hybrid model with both in-person attendance and virtual participation.

The Rent Board office will be closed to the public for the holidays from December 22, 2025 - January 2, 2026. Take Care of Time Sensitive Business Before the Holiday Office ClosureThe Rent Board Offic...

The elected Rent Board (the "Board") holds regular meetings on the third Thursday of the month, except holidays, at 7:00 p.m. in the Berkeley Unified School District Board Room at 1231 Addison Street. All Board meetings are open to the public and participation is encouraged. All Board meetings are conducted in a hybrid model with both in-person attendance and virtual participation.

Are you a new Berkeley landlord? Whether you've just registered a property or recently purchased a rental, this in-person workshop is designed to help you stay compliant with confidence.Join us at 10:00 AM on the third Wednesday of every month at the Berkeley Rent Board offices for a welcome orientation tailored specifically for new landlords.This session covers:

What Tenants in Fully Covered Units Need to Know About Their 2025 Rent Ceiling Tenants in fully covered units should have received their 2025 Notices of Apparent Lawful Rent Ceiling this week. Your Apparent Lawful Rent Ceiling is the maximum allowable rent that can be charged for your unit. Landlords may charge less than the rent ceiling but cannot charge more. Please note your 2025 Apparent Lawful Rent Ceiling does not include the 2026 Annual General Adjustment.

The elected Rent Board (the "Board") holds regular meetings on the third Thursday of the month, except holidays, at 7:00 p.m. in the Berkeley Unified School District Board Room at 1231 Addison Street. All Board meetings are open to the public and participation is encouraged. All Board meetings are conducted in a hybrid model with both in-person attendance and virtual participation.

The elected Rent Board (the "Board") holds regular meetings on the third Thursday of the month, except holidays, at 7:00 p.m. in the Berkeley Unified School District Board Room at 1231 Addison Street. All Board meetings are open to the public and participation is encouraged. All Board meetings are conducted in a hybrid model with both in-person attendance and virtual participation.

Are you a new Berkeley landlord? Whether you've just registered a property or recently purchased a rental, this in-person workshop is designed to help you stay compliant with confidence.Join us at 10:00 AM on the third Wednesday of every month at the Berkeley Rent Board offices for a welcome orientation tailored specifically for new landlords.This session covers:

Understanding the 2026 AGA and the required annual security deposit interest payment due to most tenants. 2025 Annual Security Deposit Interest Payments Are Due SoonTenants In Units Fully or Partially Covered By the Rent Ordinance Are Owed Interest on their Security Deposits at a Rate of 0.9%The Berkeley Rent Ordinance requires that landlords of fully or partially covered units return annual interest on tenants’ security deposits by the end of December, or deduct the owed interest amount from January 2026 rent.

Annual increases for owner move-in and Ellis Act eviction relocation assistance payments go into effect January 1, 2026. The Rent Stabilization and Good Cause for Eviction Ordinance requires owners to pay tenants relocation assistance in the event of an owner move-in eviction. The Ellis Implementation Ordinance requires the same relocation assistance payments for tenants evicted so the owner can remove a property from the rental housing market. Both ordinances index the relocation payments to inflation, and provide that the Rent Board shall publish the yearly inflationary increases.

What to know about tenant rights, landlord obligations, and City staff response under California State Law and Berkeley's Sanctuary City policies. With the recent increase in federal immigration enforcement officers in the Bay Area, it is more important than ever that Berkeley tenants and landlords are aware of their rights and the City of Berkeley’s commitments as a Sanctuary City. The City of Berkeley has a long and proud history of defending the rights of immigrants, refugees, and those seeking safety. This is more than a policy; it is a fundamental expression of who we are as a city.

Prep your best pickles and pies! Celebrate sustainable food culture at Cedar Rose Park with fun, food, music, and a friendly community food contest. Come out for our annual Harvest Festival, a showcase of food grown, harvested, and prepared by our community members – alongside live music and kids’ activities.Register your best pesto or pie for a chance to be crowned champion in food categories such as best cucumber pickle, sweet bread, or homegrown fruit. Swap crops and seeds. Pick up tips from fellow gardeners.