Defensible space—the buffer between your home and the vegetation that surrounds it—is critical for protecting your home from wildfires.The Resident Assistance Program (RAP) can help homeowners in the…
Raising and spending money in a Berkeley electionIf you raise or spend more than $1,000 on your campaign, you are required to open a campaign committee and file disclosure reports detailing the campaign’s contributions and expenditures. These reports are available to the public online so that voters can access information about money involved in local elections. Review the…
current electionThe next City of Berkeley General Municipal Election will be held on November 3, 2026. Read our Election Calendar for a detailed timeline of the November 2026 (General) election processes. Additional information regarding measures…
The policy applies to all businesses selling prepared food, including:
- Restaurants and food trucks
- Cafes and bakeries
- Grocery stores and drugstores
- …
Financial policiesDebt Management and Disclosure PolicyThe Debt Management Policy provides guidelines for how the City of Berkeley will manage its debt portfolio.
Access three databases to find current or historical information on buildings and parcels. Use Permits Online for the most comprehensive and current data, or supplement your research with interactive maps from Building Eye. Discover what zone a property is in and find related information in the Community GIS Portal.Permits Online Get involved in current or upcoming zoning projects by…
AGENDABERKELEY CITY COUNCIL MEETINGTuesday, November 18, 20256:00 PMSCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD ROOM - 1231 ADDISON STREET, BERKELEY, CA 94702Adena Ishii, MayorCouncilmembers:District 1 – Rashi KesarwaniDistrict 2 – Terry TaplinDistrict 3 – Ben BartlettDistrict 4 – Igor TregubDistrict 5 – Shoshana O’KeefeDistrict 6 – Brent…
Anyone can reduce their home’s fire wildfire risk by installing upgrades such as a Class A-rated roof, multi-pane windows, or fire-resistant vents and gutter covers. Buyers and sellers of residential or multi-use buildings with at least two residential units in “high” or “very high” fire hazard severity zones can get transfer tax…
general election november 3, 2026The next City of Berkeley General Municipal Election will be held on November 3, 2026. Read our Election Calendar for a detailed timeline of the November 2026 (General) election processes. Each city elected…
Economic and Commercial District DashboardsThe Economic and Commercial District Dashboard analyze a wide variety of economic trends and indicators in Berkeley.Report NamePublished DateEconomic Dashboard 202503/06/2026…