Get InvolvedYou can join the project mailing list to find future opportunities to participate and guide the team with your input. Project Overview  The San Pablo Avenue Specific Plan will primarily focus on land use policies and economic development programs…

This table provides information on business classifications and their related Business License Tax (BLT) rates. Your annual business license tax payment is based on the corresponding rate (based on gross receipts, rents, or other business-specific income) based on the business activity description you provided on your application.Unless otherwise indicated, rates are for each $1,000 of…

If you’re at risk of losing housing due to non-payment of rent or any other fees owed to your landlord, you can apply for grants if you meet eligibility criteria. Submitting an application does not guarantee financial assistance. Application approval requires that each program requirement be met and supporting verifiable documentation is provided. Housing retention program grantThe Housing…

Any tree growing on the City-maintained portion of the public right-of-way, or on City-owned property is a City tree. This refers to any tree growing between the sidewalk and the street, in a street median, in a public park, or on any other property owned by the City of Berkeley. View a map of Berkeley City…

During a storm, streets and property can quickly flood if water is not able to run off into a storm drain or other infrastructure.Prepare for winter storms by ensuring storm drains are clear of debris. To prevent flooding on your street, volunteer to adopt a…

Support safer streets for everyone walking, biking, rolling, and driving in Berkeley through the Fire Department's Street Trauma Prevention Program.Based on the community's need to prevent traffic-related deaths and severe injuries in the City, the Disaster and Fire…

Residents in the highest wildfire risk areas of Berkeley can schedule an annual inspection to identify hazards they should reduce or remove. You can also take actions such as removing overgrown vegetation and creating space between plants, combustible materials, and structures to help address many hazards on your property.Inspections are required for all properties in the Grizzly Peak and…

REVISED AGENDA(REVISED TO ADD A TELECONFERENCE LOCATION ANDADD A CONTINUED ITEM FROM July 7, 2026)BERKELEY CITY COUNCIL MEETINGTuesday, July 14, 20266:00 PMSCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD ROOM - 1231 ADDISON STREET, BERKELEY, CA 94702TELECONFERENCE LOCATION - 1027 BANCROFT WAY, BERKELEY, CA 94710Adena…

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, July 14, 20264:00 PMSCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD ROOM - 1231 ADDISON STREET, BERKELEY, CA 94702TELECONFERENCE LOCATION - 1027…

If you’ve called for emergency medical services from the City and were assisted or transported by Berkeley paramedics, you can access available documents and resources.Get patient care reports and AmBULance billing records, INCLUDING DEPOSITIONSA patient care report (PCR) is generated whenever the Berkeley Fire Department assists a sick or injured person.Copies of PCRs are available to our…