If you are issued a parking ticket and you do not believe you were in violation of any parking laws or rules, you can contest your citation. The first step is to request an Administrative Review. If you are not satisfied with the results, the second step is to request an Administrative Hearing. If you are still not satisfied, the third step is to appeal to Alameda County Superior Court. Step…
PROCLAMATIONCALLING A SPECIAL MEETING OF THEBERKELEY CITY COUNCIL(REVISED TO ADD AGENDA ITEM)In accordance with the authority in me vested, I do hereby call the Berkeley City Council in special session as follows:Monday, September 15, 20254:30 p.m.2180 MILVIA STREET,…
Register with State Domestic Partnership program In order to have Domestic Partnership rights provided by State law, you must be registered with California's statewide registry. View the benefits for state domestic…
The City of Berkeley has established relationships with Sister Cities which benefit the human rights, health, safety, culture and education of the residents of Berkeley, and provide for new opportunities for exchange programs and cultural enrichment for Berkeley students. Current Sister Cities Sister City Year Established Sakai, Japan 1966 Edda, Imo State, Nigeria…
You can get in touch with the Mayor and all members of the City Council by email or mail:
- Email: council@berkeleyca.gov
- Mail: 2180 Milvia Street, Berkeley, CA 94704
This refund program is designed to lessen the burden on very low-income households. The annual threshold is dependent on the Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Very Low Income (VLI) limit. To determine if you have an eligible HUD amount, look at the…
You can file a claim against the City of Berkeley if you believe the City is responsible for causing personal injury or damage of your personal property. You must file the claim within six months of the incident. To file a claim, fill out and sign the Claim Form: …
There are many reasons the Police Department might have a company tow your car, but the most common reasons are:
- Driver is unlicensed or license is suspended.
- The vehicle is not registered or the registration is expired.
- The vehicle has more than 5 outstanding parking tickets where payment is delinquent.
- Certain Vehicle Code violations (blocking roadway…
Pre-paid bagsResidential (1-4 unit) property owners with curbside collection may purchase pre-paid bags for extra trash or plant debris that will not fit into your cart. Place the pre-paid bags beside your cart on your normal pick-up day.If you need a pre-paid bag pick up outside of your regular pick-up day, call (510) 981-7270 to schedule. Pre-paid bags set out for collection on a day other than…
The City of Berkeley provides free compost to Berkeley residents. Compost is available for pickup year-round at the Berkeley Marina. Compost loads are delivered every Friday, usually by 6:30 a.m. A second load is delivered on Tuesdays when demand is high in the spring/summer (March-August). Note: Community members can pick up compost at any time, subject to availability. Location…