The Housing Element is a state mandated plan for Berkeley’s housing needs for the eight year period which began in 2023 and will continue through 2031. It was developed with extensive input from the public, the State, and City stakeholders.Subscribe to our mailing list…
Human cases of Leptospirosis are extremely rare in Berkeley or California. Doctors statewide are—and have been—required to report all such cases to public health officials.Leptospirosis, a bacterial disease, is present in rats in the area generally bounded by Codornices Creek, Gilman Street, San Pablo Avenue, and the railroad tracks. The most common way the bacteria is spread is through the urine…
Apply for a building permit before beginning work on your construction project. All construction work and most repairs require building permits unless specifically exempted. Apply for a…
In an emergency, officials may use different tools to share information and instructions. Get familiar with these tools now, and sign up if needed, to be ready to get alerts in an emergency. To ensure that you have access to information from multiple sources in an emergency, review the available systems below.BERKELEY'S EMERGENCY ALERTING SYSTEMSDuring an emergency, check these sources for…
Build your own household go bag and stay kit by gathering key emergency supplies. For a go bag, focus on the essentials that you will need for the next 24 hours. For a stay kit, gather supplies for 3 days, or 72 hours. In any disaster, you should be ready to go or stayDisasters such as…
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:MONDAY, JUNE 22, 20264:30 P.M.2180 MILVIA STREET, BERKELEY, CA 94704TELECONFERENCE LOCATION – 1619 EDITH STREET, BERKELEY CA…
Utility undergrounding is the process of replacing overhead power lines and other overhead utilities with underground power lines and associated utilities. Undergrounding has benefits, including:
- Possible reduced maintenance costs
- Improved utility reliability…
Property owners in Berkeley are responsible for maintaining the sidewalks adjacent to their property in a safe condition, including repairing cracks, deterioration, and other damage. See BMC 16.04.010 for additional information.Please report…
REVISED AGENDA(ADDED CONTINUED ITEM FROM JUNE 9, 2026AND CORRECTED RECOMMENDATION OF ITEM 4)Tuesday, June 16, 20266:00 PMSCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD ROOM - 1231 ADDISON STREET, BERKELEY, CA 94702 TELECONFERENCE LOCATION - 5101 GREAT AMERICA PKWY, SANTA CLARA, CA 95054Adena Ishii, MayorCouncilmembers: …
Host your next event at a picnic area in one of Berkeley’s beautiful parks. Reserve a picnic area using our online…