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Seniors and people with disabilities can apply for interest-free loans to repair or modify their home. You do not have to repay the loan until one of the below events:

  • You sell or transfer the property
  • You cease to occupy the property
  • The loan reaches its maturity date
The waitlist is currently open for applications. The program has funding to serve an estimated…

 AGENDABERKELEY CITY COUNCIL MEETINGTuesday, October 14, 20256:00 PMSCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD ROOM - 1231 ADDISON STREET, BERKELEY, CA 94702Adena Ishii, MayorCouncilmembers:District 1 – Rashi KesarwaniDistrict 2 – Terry TaplinDistrict 3 – Ben BartlettDistrict 4 – Igor TregubDistrict 5 – Shoshana O’KeefeDistrict 6 – Brent…

Submit building permit applications onlineTo apply online:

  1. Login or register for an account at Permits Online
  2. Under Building Permits, select “Generate Request” and agree to the terms.
  3. Choose ‘Building Permit’ or ‘Minor Permit’ according to the project scope.
  4. Upload plans and other…

The activities that require some permit from the Planning and Development Department include, but are not limited to:

  • Construction of a new structure
  • Demolition of a structure
  • Modifications to an existing structure
  • Establishment of a new use of a piece of property
  • Modifications of an existing use
  • Subdivision of property
  • Transfer of business…

Access three databases to find current or historical information on buildings and parcels. Use Permits Online for the most comprehensive and current data, or supplement your research with interactive maps from Building Eye. Discover what zone a property is in and find related information in the Community GIS Portal.Permits Online Get involved in current or upcoming zoning projects by…

See today’s inspections or schedule an inspectionFor many projects, you will need to schedule an inspection with the City of Berkeley. The inspector will visit your project site to make sure that you are…

Welcome to the City of Berkeley business community! You will need a new Business License if you are:

  • Starting a new business
  • The new owner of an existing business
  • Opening an additional location for your current business
The business license is an annual revenue tax required by all persons or businesses operating, directly or indirectly, in the City of Berkeley,…

The Strategic Plan identifies the City government’s long-term goals on behalf of the Berkeley community. The Berkeley City Council approved the plan in January 2018. The plan includes numerous priorities, which are short term projects or programs which support a goal. For each of these priorities, a significant phase of work is expected to be done by the end of a budget cycle. Priorities are…

Vendors must submit certain forms and meet certain requirements to be considered for a contract with the City of Berkeley. Local businesses receive preference from the City on bids for contracts. These policies ensure that the City of Berkeley works with vendors who are in compliance with local laws and are operating their businesses in a socially responsible manner.Vendors must have a Berkeley…

 PROCLAMATIONCALLING A SPECIAL MEETING OF THEBERKELEY CITY COUNCILIn accordance with the authority in me vested, I do hereby call the Berkeley City Council in special session as follows:Tuesday, October 28, 20254:00 PMSCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD ROOM - 1231 ADDISON STREET, BERKELEY, CA 94702TELECONFERENCE LOCATION…