Berkeley senior centers offer a variety of enrichment activities and support services designed to empower seniors in our community to learn, grow, and discover new ways to be actively engaged in living. At this time, all participants must provide proof of full vaccination for COVID-19.  Learn about activities and services available in our monthly newsletter:…

The City of Berkeley is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for people with disabilities. We continually update berkeleyca.gov to improve usability and accessibility for all.Access issuesIf you are unable to access information on berkeleyca.gov, please contact us:

• Email: ada@berkeleyca.gov
• Phone: (510) 981-6418
• TTY/TDD: (510)…

Owners of large buildings (25,000 ft2 or larger) must benchmark their energy use each year and perform a comprehensive energy assessment every five years. Some buildings may be eligible for an exemption or deferral from the assessment requirement.…

Owners and managers of below market rate (BMR) properties can find policies, procedures, and forms for managing their BMR properties below. Owners are responsible for following the City of Berkeley’s procedures for marketing their units, determining eligibility, and certifying tenants. Submit marketing plan to the City for approvalThe first time you rent out your below market rate units (i.e…

View or request records through NextRequest or Records OnlineYou may obtain a copy of a police crime/incident report or other police records through the Department's Records Unit.In order to make a request for a police report/incident, you will need to include the following to assist us in locating the record(s):

• Case Number of the incident (if you know it)
• Date or date range, Time…

Current residents in Berkeley can request that the City install a new street light. Follow the steps below to request a new street light:

• Fill out an Application for a New Street Light
• Sketch a map showing the proposed location of the new…

Report abandoned vehicleYou can report any vehicle left for an extended period (over 72 hours) as an abandoned vehicle. An abandoned vehicle may also have one or more of the conditions listed below:

• Is unused or inoperable
• In a state of disrepair
• …

Call or report onlineCall (510) 981-2489 or submit a service request if you have non-emergency concerns about unsafe conditions on a street or sidewalk in Berkeley. Examples may include:

• Health hazards, such as human waste, syringes, or rodents
• Obstruction of sidewalks or roadways…

Developers of new housing, including most Group Living Accommodations or live/work development with over 5,000 square feet of residential unit floor area are subject to affordable housing requirements pursuant to Berkeley Municipal Code (BMC) Chapter 23.328 Inclusionary Housing and City of Berkeley Council Fee…

Affordable housing preferences give people who have lost or are at risk of losing housing in Berkeley priority when new units become available. These preferences apply to a portion of new affordable housing units in Berkeley.Check your eligibility for housing preferencesYou can get priority in affordable housing lotteries under one or more of the preferences. As long as at least one member of the…