Berkeley’s City Council meets regularly to discuss and make decisions on local laws and policies. Berkeley residents, business owners, and other stakeholders can give input on these decisions by commenting at a City Council meeting or submitting written…
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.The City’s transfer tax is in addition to the transfer tax…
Current InstallationsJim McKee: January 1, 2026 – March 31, 2026 Berkeley Sonic Prayer Flags is an eight-channel sound installation featuring an eclectic mix of music and soundscapes from the past and present. The work is inspired by Berkeley’s rich history, chronicled in archival recordings from KPFA, Pacifica Radio Archives, The Berkeley Art Museum and…
Berkeley’s Community GIS Portal is an interactive map with data on topics such as zoning information, bicycle routes, parks, fire stations, and more. The map views listed below show some common types of data you may want to explore through the GIS portal.…
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, February 23, 20266:00 PMSCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD ROOM - 1231 ADDISON STREET, BERKELEY, CA 94702Adena Ishii,…
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, February 24, 20264:00 PMSCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD ROOM - 1231 ADDISON STREET, BERKELEY, CA 94702Adena Ishii,…
AGENDABERKELEY CITY COUNCIL MEETINGTuesday, February 24, 20266:00 PMSCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD ROOM - 1231 ADDISON STREET, BERKELEY, CA 94702Adena Ishii, MayorCouncilmembers: District 1 – Rashi Kesarwani …
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, March 2, 20264:00 P.M.2180 MILVIA STREET, BERKELEY, CA 94704 – REDWOOD ROOMTELECONFERENCE LOCATION – 1619 EDITH…
Register for classes, activities, and events offered by the City of Berkeley's Recreation Division. There are offerings available for all ages and a variety of interests. Use our online registration portal to see our full list of offerings and register for programs. …
From local day camps to overnight adventures, Berkeley offers camp experiences for youth, families, and adults year-round. Find seasonal offerings in our Recreation Activity Guide. Read the…