The annual tax bill from Alameda County includes taxes, fixed charges, and/or special assessments. City taxes will appear on the right side of your tax bill. The City has nine voter-approved taxes that help fund City services for street lighting, landscaping, libraries, paramedics, fire protection, emergency services, and safe streets.There may be differences between County and City data…
The City of Berkeley charges a transfer tax any time real estate changes ownership. Berkeley’s transfer tax rate is 1.5% for properties up to $1.7M and 2.5% for properties over $1.7M. For example, a property that sells for $1.7M will owe $25,500 in transfer tax to the City of Berkeley. A property that sells for $2M will owe $50,000.In November 2024, City voters approved Measure W, which read:"…
Business license tax refundsIf you believe you have overpaid your business license tax, you must apply for a refund within a year of making payment. To file a refund claim:
- Complete a business license renewal form and recalculate the tax due
- Write “amended” at the top of the…
If you have been issued an Administrative Citation, you can file an appeal by completing a request for hearing form. The City of Berkeley may issue you an Administrative Citation if you are out of compliance with an ordinance in the Berkeley Municipal Code. The City enforces the Municipal Code to protect the health and safety of the…
Signs on the street will generally provide you guidance on whether you can park in on-street spots, what days or times you can park there, and how long you can stay for. Restrictions for on-street parking are set by the California Vehicle Code and by section 14 of the Berkeley Municipal Code. The most common restrictions are listed below.park 20 feet from the approaching side of an…
Many commercial areas of Berkeley, such as downtown and Solano Avenue, use parking meters as a way to free up spaces. Under the goBerkeley program, the City of Berkeley sets prices and time limits based on current and estimated future demand for parking in a given area. For example, on Shattuck Avenue, meter prices may vary from $1.50 to $4 per hour as you get closer to the downtown arts district…
Large trucks must drive on designated streetsHeavy-duty commercial vehicles weighing seven tons or more must drive on designated truck routes to get as close to their final destinations as possible. View the designated truck route map to plan your route. The…
You can request to close the street in front of your house to car traffic so that you can host a block party. Block parties must be hosted solely by the owners, residents, or tenants of properties fronting the street.Block parties can take place on weekends between the hours of 10:00 am to 8:00 pm.blackout datesBlock Parties will not be permitted on the following days:…
The City of Berkeley facilitates the peaceful expression of First Amendment Rights, including safe and legal protests, marches, demonstrations, rallies, or labor actions. The Police Department has an obligation to ensure public safety during such events, and has guidelines for event organizers, participants, and members of the media to ensure their safety.Protest organizers should obtain a permit…
Owners of group living accommodations (GLA), mini-dorms, and co-ops must register with the City of Berkeley during the month of September of each year. As part of the registration, you will need to provide current contact information for the owner, property manager, and a responsible resident. Additionally, if any contact information changes during…