Berkeley Mental Health offers mental health services to adults, youth, and children who meet eligibility criteria. Read below to see if you or your child is eligible for services, how to access services, and what services are available. Adult mental health servicesEligible adults in Berkeley can receive voluntary mental health support from the City. After contacting us and doing an initial…
Holidays and reduced service daysDateReasonJuly 3, 2026Independence Day ObservedJuly 10, 2026Reduced Service DayAugust 14, 2026Reduced Service DaySeptember 7, 2026Labor DaySeptember 11, 2026Reduced Service DayOctober 9, 2026Reduced Service DayOctober 12, 2026Indigenous People's DayNovember 3, 2026Reduced Service Day (Election Day)November 11, 2026Veteran's DayNovember 23-25, 2026Reduced Service…
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…
Renew your business license each yearAll business licenses expire on December 31 and you will need to file for renewal and pay before March 1. Businesses failing to meet this deadline will be charged late payment penalties:
- 10% (Penalty 1) on March 1
- Accrue 1% monthly…
Welcome to the City of Berkeley business community! You will need a new Business License if you are:
- Starting a new business
- The new owner of an existing business
- Opening an additional location for your current…
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 City of Berkeley receives an annual award from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to fund local community development activities, called a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG). The City identified several activities to spend their CDBG funds on in the…
Financial policiesDebt Management and Disclosure PolicyThe Debt Management Policy provides guidelines for how the City of Berkeley will manage its debt portfolio.
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…