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Row of apartments in Berkeley facing hills

Tenants suffering pandemic-related hardships who are unable to pay rent in May, June, July or August 2023, may defer their rent obligations from May until September 1. Use resources to ask questions of Rent Board or apply for grants to cover shortfall.

Flowering trees in front of brown garage

Living spaces above garages typically do not withstand earthquake shaking. Federally funded grants can cover up to 75 percent of the cost to retrofit yours. Complete a simple online form by May 31, 2023 to be considered.

Three large dumpsters, that are blue, brown, and green in color.

To keep our streets safe, use City services to properly dispose of unwanted items. Dumping is illegal and can result in fines up to $500/day. Use various refuse collection and recycling options.

Worker loading a chipper truck to dispose of flammable vegetation.

Through September, get help disposing of "hard" vegetation such as shrubs, brush, limbs, wood, and bushes to clear your home of potential wildfire hazards.

Rooftop of a house with solar panel

Jumpstart your home electrification journey with a May 20 free online tour of seven East Bay Homes.

Houses in Berkeley Hills

Registration allows homeowners and certain renters opportunities for income and socializing. Home buyers should verify if their property qualifies.

Parked police vehicles

You can now submit a traffic safety concern directly to the BPD Traffic Bureau using the survey application on the Transparency Hub.

Person talks about conservation at a booth at the Berkeley Bay Festival.

On April 22, help beautify the bay shore, bask in a festival about the bay – or do both. At the Bay Festival, hold birds, watch fish, and learn about otters and other native wildlife. Take a boat ride into the Bay. Eat, dance, and learn.