Flyer advertising Berkeley Rent Board table at ASUC Housing Fair on April 22 for UC Berkeley students.
Calling all UC Berkeley students! Drop by our table at the upcoming Housing Fair on April 22 to earn about your rights, rent protections, and what to expect when renting off campus.
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Graphic reminds Berkeley property owners fees are due July 2. Resources include Youtube how-to videos and Rent Board staff
Annual rental registration fees are due July 2. Property owners, don't wait until the last minute—get your compliance requirements out of the way!
Have questions about your bill? Check out our step-by-step YouTube how-to videos and Rent Board staff are here to help!
"New Resource" in front of a squiggly rectangle framing an iPad self-service kiosk with keyboard and printer at the Berkeley Rent Board.
Big news! We have a new self-service kiosk at the Rent Board offices. Whether you’re a tenant or a landlord, you can skip the line to:
✔️ Look up unit info
✔️ Access rent ceilings
✔️ Print forms
✔️ Pay registration fees
No appointment needed. Just stop by when our offices are open!
Annual rental unit registration fees are due on Thursday, July 2, 2026. The Rent Registry is open for online payments! Expect paper bills in the mail this week and next. Read the full article to learn how to pay online, in-person, or U.S. Mail: rentboard.berkeleyca....
Our monthly Landlord Workshop: Welcome Orientation is coming April 15. Whether you're a new landlord or looking for a refresher, this workshop will give you the tools and information to effectively navigate Berkeley’s Rent Stabilization Ordinance.
You don't have to figure it out alone (or at 2 am). Our newsletter delivers timely updates, helpful resources, and answers to common questions about your rights as Berkeley tenants and landlords. Sign up today at link in bio.
The Rent Board has updated all petition forms to improve digital accessibility and simplify instructions for all parties involved. Parties can now clearly designate if they would like to communicate with the Rent Board and each other about their petition case by email:
Advertising Registration 101: A workshop for Berkeley landlords to learn the basics of rental unit registration. RSVP at bit.ly/EventsBRB. Image of two people smiling pointing to a piece of paper.
Registration fee season is around the corner! Join our Registration 101 workshop for a clear, step-by-step overview of who needs to register, which units may be exempt, and how registration fees work.
📅 April 8 🕒 10:00 AM 📍Berkeley Rent Board Offices 🔗 RSVP: bit.ly/EventsBRB?utm...
Berkeley Rent Board will be closed on Monday, March 30. Please plan ahead for service needs before the holiday.
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5. You can look up your rent ceiling and coverage status in the Rent Registry! Search your property address at RentRegistry.CityofB...
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3. Not every rental unit has a rent ceiling! Only fully covered rentals in Berkeley are rent controlled.
4. Your rent ceiling and your rent are not always the same (you rent can be lower). But if your rent is more than your rent ceiling, talk to a housing counselor about how to get a refund.
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2. Rent ceilings can change in two ways: the AGA & petitions. Most rent ceilings are increased annually by the Annual General Adjustment, a percentage set by the Rent Board. Otherwise landlords must go through the Rent Board petition process to raise the rent ceiling.
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5 facts about rent ceilings in Berkeley: rent ceilings are legal limits on rent, they can be changed via AGA or petitions, not every unit has a rent ceiling, rent ceilings and rent are not always the same, you can find your rent ceiling in the Berkeley Rent Registry.
Five facts about rent ceilings in Berkeley, and why they matter:
1. Rent ceilings are legal limits on rent. Landlords cannot charge more than a maximum lawful rent in rental units that are fully covered by the Rent Ordinance.
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Carousel slide 2 - Berkeley landlords, keep your Rent Registry account updated for registration bills! rentregistry.cityofberkely.info
Berkeley landlords, the annual registration fee cycle opens in April. Here are three things you can do to prepare to pay fees online:
1. Set up your online Rent Registry account!
2. Update your contact information!
3. Make sure your units and tenancies are properly registered!
Text informs Berkeley tenants to look for Apparent Lawful Rent Ceiling notices in the mail this week with the title card from the 1998 "You've Got Mail" movie illustrating the text.
Attention Berkeley tenants in fully covered (rent-controlled) rental units! Look for your 2026 Apparent Lawful Rent Ceiling Notices in the mail this week. Learn more at bit.ly/RentCeiling?u...
What’s a rent ceiling — and why should you care? A rent ceiling is the legal max rent for fully covered units in Berkeley. Find out your coverage and your rent ceiling in the Rent Registry: rentregistry.cityofb...
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Is my unit covered by rent control in Berkeley?
There are two types of coverage under Berkeley's Rent Ordinance: Fully covered (Rent controlled, eviction protections, interest on security deposit to be paid to tenants annually), Partially covered (NOT rent controlled, but yes eviction protections and interest on security deposit to be paid annually)
Fully covered units (rent controlled): most multi-unit properties built before June 1980 and single-family homes with current tenants who moved in before 1996.
PARTIALY COVERED UNITS Are Not Rent Controlled: Includes most units built after 1980, condos, and single-family homes with current tenants who moved in on or after 1/1/1996. These units still have eviction protections and the right to annual security deposit interest.
Not sure if your home is covered by rent control? 🏠💡
There are two types of coverage under Berkeley’s Rent Ordinance and knowing which one applies to you means knowing your rights.
Find out by using our Unit Information Lookup Tool or talking with a Housing Counselor ➡️ bit.ly/BerkeleyRC101...
Informational graphic from Berkeley Rent Board introducing a carousel on "What is a Rent Ceiling"
Text describing a rent ceiling as the max amount of rent a landlord can charge, how it is set, and how it can change.
Text encouraging tenants to look up their rent ceilings and coverage under the Rent Ordinance in the online Rent Registry.
Not sure what the legal rent is for your unit? 👀 All fully covered rental units in Berkeley have a rent ceiling, meaning a maximum lawful rent a landlord can charge. Scroll to learn more!
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News headline informing landlords of government subsidized rental units in Berkely how to raise the rent ceilings to max allowable.
Landlords of fully covered government subsidized rentals can now petition the Rent Board to raise rent ceilings on their units to the maximum allowed by the subsidizing government agency. This does NOT impact the tenant's portion of rent paid to the landlord. Learn more: bit.ly/NewsBRB?utm_s...
Berkeley Rent Board will be closed on Monday, March 30 in observance of Cesar Chavez Day. Please plan ahead for service needs before the holiday.
Text informing the public that the Berkeley 2025 Tenant & Landlord survey received over 700 respondents describing their experience with the Rent Registry.
Text heavy 33% of tenant respondents used the rent registry most often to find their rentals coverage status, rent ceiling, or look up info for a prospective unit.
Text: 73% of of Landlord/Property Manager respondents used the Rent Registry, most often to make online payments, update tenancy info, apply for unit exemption, and more.
Graphic urging Berkeley residents to find their rental unit in the Berkeley Rent Board Rent Registry to learn their coverage, rent level, unit type, and more with the url: rentregistry.cityofberkeley.info/
Thank you to everyone who responded to our 2025 Berkeley Tenant & Landlord Survey! Your feedback is invaluable as work to better understand Berkeley's rental housing and strengthen our services. Swipe to see what we learned!
Berkeley Rent Board will be closed on Thursday, February 12 and Monday, February 16 in observance of Lincoln's Birthday and Washington's Birthday. Please plan ahead for service needs before the holiday.
Event flyer for a Landlord Workshop: Welcome Orientation on February 18 at the Berkeley Rent Board offices. Walk away knowing rent control basics, registration requirements, and rent board services and resources.
Whether you're brand new to the Berkeley rental market or looking for a refresher, our February 18 Landlord Workshop: Welcome Orientation will give you the tools and information to effectively navigate Berkeley’s Rent Stabilization Ordinance. RSVP at Link in Bio.
February Event Calendar for Berkeley Rent Board go to https://rentboard.berkeleyca.gov/services/events to see all events.
Have housing questions? We have answers! Join us for one of our educational outreach events in February. See event details here rentboard.berkeleyca...
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Graphic advertising Berkeley Rent Board's language access services. "Translation Available, Call Us" appears in Spanish, Mandarin, Vietnamese and Arabic.
The Rent Board offers over-the-phone interpretation services for appointments with Rent Board staff, as well as document translation services for clients submitting Petitions! Traducción disponible Llámanos! Có sẵn bản dịch Hãy gọi cho chúng tôi! الترجمة متاحة. اتصل بنا! 提供翻譯。 致電我們！
Berkeley tenants, the Rent Registry is for you too! Knowing the coverage of your unit under the Rent Ordinance is the first step to understanding your rights. No need to make an account, simply type in the address. #TenantTuesdays #TuesdayTenantTrivia #BerkeleyCA
Do you know your coverage under the Rent Ordinance? Your renter rights depend on if your rental unit is fully covered, partially covered, or exempt, so head to our online Rent Registry today to learn the coverage status of your rental! rentboard.berkeleyca...
Berkeley Landlord Briefing about new California state law now requiring rental units to include a working stove and refrigerator to be considered habitable.
Berkeley landlords, there's a new state requirement that all rental units must have a working stove and fridge. A great way to ensure all your units meet this habitability requirement is to complete the annual required Rental Housing Safety Self-Certification Checklist: berkeleyca.gov/doing...
