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Report issues or pay bills owed to the City of Berkeley.

Report issues to the City online, including potholes, missed trash pick-ups, and more. Pay your property taxes or property transfer taxes. Request a refund for overpayment or through the Very Low Income Refund program. Request an inspection if you suspect your rental unit is not meeting safety standards. Appeal your administrative citation, recover your towed vehicle, or file a claim against the City.

Use the tool below to help you find frequently requested services:

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Essential business license information and requirements

Apply to city job opportunities

Apply to contest parking citation

Apply for zoning approval

Apply for a building permit

Apply for a permit to hold a protest in a city park or street

Apply to hold an event in a city park or street

Apply to host a block party

File or review a Public Records Request

Complete tree maintenance form and submit
to trees@cityofberkeley.info

Obtain a Birth Certificate in person, online or by mail

Request information about renting a City facility

Obtain a Death Certificate in person, online or by mail

Request a library card

Request general services or information not found on list

Request a building inspection

Request a copy of a police report

Report an encampment

Report graffiti on buildings and surfaces

Report illegal dumping

Report missed trash and recycling collection

Report a noise complaint

Report sidewalk maintenance

Report a pothole

Report a street light issue

Report a vehicle 72 hr. violation

Report minimum wage/earned sick leave complaint

Report a general issue not found in listing

Report a complaint of police misconduct

Report a non-emergency crime. For an emergency, call 911

Pay parking citation/ticket

Pay refuse/trash bill

Purchase residential parking permit (RPP)

Pay a library fine

Pay enviromental health bill

To report a dead animal, call the
Berkeley Animal Services at (510) 981-6601.

For emergency storm drain issues
call Public Works: (510) 981-6620

For emergency traffic sign down or
missing issue call Public Works: (510) 981-6620

For emergency Traffic Signal issue
call Public Works: (510) 981-6620

For emergency Sewer Problem call
Public Works: (510) 981-6620