All businesses located in or doing work in Berkeley are required to have a business license and pay business license taxes. This includes but not limited to:
- Owners of commercial rental property
- Owners of residential property with three or more dwelling units …
The Office of Economic Development helps businesses, entrepreneurs, artists, and community organizations access services, feel welcome in Berkeley, and thrive. Businesses can get direct assistance and advice from staff, access resources about starting a business, or get connected with other local organizations for industry- or location-specific support.Subscribe to the…
Landlords must ensure their properties meet safety requirements, including the California Building Standards Code and local requirements for exterior elevated elements such as decks. Perform an annual inspection of your properties to ensure they are safe.If you must relocate your tenants in order to make repairs to fix safety issues, you must…
The City of Berkeley owns property that periodically is available for lease or sale. Check this page for available properties.Lease Retail Space at Telegraph-Channing Shops MallThe Telegraph-Channing Mall occupies the street level of the Telegraph-Channing Parking Garage. The Mall has 14 retail spaces, which range in size from 420 square feet to over 2,000 square feet. Currently Mall and…
Learn about the workforce standards enforced in Berkeley, and about how to report violations of the standards. Employers who would like to receive email updates regarding Berkeley labor standards can sign up for the Berkeley Licensed Businesses Newsletter. Workforce standardsEmployers must…
Berkeley’s Tax Relief Action to Cut Commuter Carbon (TRACC) requires that employers with ten or more employees offer their staff benefits to commute by public transit, vanpool, or bicycle.Employers can choose one or more of the below options:
- Provide a pre-tax payroll deduction program, allowing employees to use up to $125 in pre-tax…
All businesses in Berkeley must have a current business license and pay annual business license taxes for each location. Certain kinds of businesses must also pay other special business taxes outlined below.empty homes taxAn annual tax on property…
Follow City guidelines for construction and equipment in your kitchen. Learn about the food facility inspection process…
Businesses can add outdoor seating in three ways—apply for an outdoor commerce permit for a designated parking space or spaces, get a permit for sidewalk seating, or turn street space into a public park without dining.For inquiries regarding fee calculations, installations, or if you haven't received your renewal letter, please contact us at…
Find out if your business handles hazardous materials and generates hazardous wastes in Berkeley in one of the five ways regulated by the Toxics Management Division:
- Hazardous Materials Release Response Plan and Inventory (Hazardous Materials Business Plan Program)If your business stores aggregate amounts of…