Berkeley Rent Board

Have questions about Berkeley rental housing rules or Rent Board services? Stop by our upcoming Senior Center Info Sessions to ask questions, pick up a Guide to Rent Control, and connect with a Rent Board Housing Counselor.

📍 South Berkeley Senior Center
June 1 - 11:00 AM–12:30 PM

📍 North Berkeley Senior Center
June 12 - 11:00 AM–12:30 PM

Berkeley Rent Board will be closed on Monday, May 25 in observance of Memorial Day. Please plan ahead for service needs before the holiday.

Property owners, raise your hand if you've already paid your annual Rent Board registration fees!🖐️

Avoid late fees and keep your registration up to date. Need help? Rent Board staff, how-to videos, and online resources are available to assist you.

*New workshop alert* 🎉Calling all landlords & property managers with day-jobs, who live out of town, or just prefer Zoom, this one's for you!

You've been asking and we've been listening — Introducing our first after-work-hours workshop of 2026! Join us May 29 for Landlord 101, to learn the essentials of local landlord requirements and responsibilities.

Register here:

Landlord 101 Webinar This introductory workshop from the Berkeley Rent Board covers the essentials of local rent stabilization requirements and landlord responsibilities. Learn how to determine your unit’s coverage status, understand registration requirements and annual fees, and stay compliant with Berkeley’s rent ...

Berkeley Rent Board will be closed on Monday, May 18 in observance of Malcom X's Birthday. Please plan ahead for service needs before the holiday.

Berkeley landlords, join us online to learn the tools the effectively navigate Berkeley's Rent Ordinance! Our monthly Landlord Workshop: Welcome Orientation will be on May 20 at 4 pm on Zoom. Register here:

Landlord Workshop: Welcome Orientation Webinar 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 every third Wednesday of the month for a welcome orientation tailored specifically for new landlords. This...

Berkeley landlords, have you paid your annual registration fees yet? You might be surprised at these four consequences of not paying on time—make sure your rental units are properly registered by July 2 to be compliant with the Rent Ordinance!