Fire Administration is on the second floor of the Public Safety Building. You can drop in to request incident reports, pick up Knox Box applications, and pay for Indoor Entertainment Event (IEE) permits. For building permits, please visit the Permit Service…
The Fire Training Division hosts in-person education for community members, such as Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) trainings. To sign up for training, visit the…
Our Mission is to provide the City with the highest caliber legal services and advice and to protect and defend the interests of this dynamic City by all legal and ethical means. The Berkeley City Attorney’s Office provides professional legal advice to the Berkeley City Council and other City departments. Additionally, the City Attorney’s Office is the City of Berkeley’s chief risk…
Housing Code Inspections helps preserve, improve, and maintain the quality and the quantity of Berkeley’s rental housing stock. Housing Code Inspections provides Housing Code Inspections of residential rental properties and oversees the…
Call or visit the Police Department front counter for customer services, such as requesting records. In an emergency, call 911. The Berkeley Police Department responds to public safety needs 24 hours every day. For emergency needs, call 911. For non-…
Our services support the people of Berkeley’s participation in their City government. We provide citywide oversight and administration for legislative proceedings of the City Council and its subcommittees. As the Elections Official and Filing Officer, the City Clerk administers municipal elections, campaign finance, and…
The Finance Department provides effective and efficient management of the City’s financial resources. It is responsible for the collection, monitoring and disbursement of City revenues and all funds required to be in the custody of the city treasurer. The Finance Department works to ensure a strong financial foundation for the City of Berkeley and its community members. It operates the…
The Planning and Development Department's mission is to enhance safety, livability and resilience in the built environment and to work with the community to promote and protect Berkeley's distinctive neighborhoods, vibrant commercial areas, unique character and natural resources for current and future generations. The Planning & Development Department consists of approximately 90 career…
The Martin Luther King Jr. Civic Center building houses many Berkeley City Government offices, as well as the offices of the Mayor and City Council. Please refer to the full list of City Offices to find the floor number and hours of operation for the specific service you would like to access.
Adults living in Berkeley with severe mental illnesses can access voluntary treatment services at the Adult Mental Health Clinic. The Adult Mental Health Clinic provides mental health services for Berkeley residents (including those experiencing homelessness) who are over 18 years old, have a severe mental illness, and have a functional impairment.…