Property owners are responsible for establishing waste collection services for their tenants. Property owners are required to set up adequate recycling and compost service for tenants, and tenants must have equally convenient access to recycling, compost, and trash. Property owners may be cited and fined for lack of required service. Learn more about the Organics Reduction and Recycling Ordinance…
Large public events in Berkeley may require special permits. These permits apply when an event goes beyond typical park or neighborhood use.Events that require special permits include:
- Gatherings of 50 or more people on City streets, sidewalks, or parks
- Street closures on…
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, March 17, 20266:00 PMSCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD ROOM - 1231 ADDISON STREET, BERKELEY, CA 94702TELECONFERENCE LOCATION…
When school is out for Spring Break, Winter Break, or Staff Development Day, Berkeley recreation leaders offer fun, active programs for kids ages 5 to 14. These day- or week-long camps feature sports, arts, outdoor adventures, and more. Most camps offer AM and PM care for an additional fee. All camps require registration (no drop-ins).To stay updated on upcoming school break camps and other…
Owners of multifamily and commercial buildings below 25,000 sqft are required to comply with the Building Emissions Saving Ordinance (BESO) requirements before listing their building for sale. These rules apply to 3-4 unit residential buildings until January 2028, at which point they will be transitioned to comply with the resilience upgrade requirements. These rules also apply to single-family…
Berkeley residents and businesses can help keep our community and the planet clean by properly sorting waste in the appropriate containers or using other resources to dispose of bulky or hazardous materials.When possible, prevent waste by buying only what you need from local businesses, second-hand sources, and/or reusable materials.Use the RE:Source guide below for nearby reuse, repair,…
Residential (1-4 unit) property owners in Berkeley can sign up to receive waste services for curbside pick up of trash, recycling, and compost. These customers can also purchase pre-paid bags for extra trash or plant debris material that will not fit in a container. Waste services…
Owners of all buildings over 15,000 square feet in size are required to benchmark their energy use through the ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager website. Submit your building’s benchmark report to comply with Berkeley’s Building Emission Saving Ordinance (BESO) and with…
Women, Infants, and ChildrenThe Women, Infants & Children (WIC) Program provides free nutrition education, food vouchers, breastfeeding support, and referrals. Low-income women who are or were recently pregnant, and low-income children under the age of five may…
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…