Call or report onlineCall (510) 981-2489 or submit a service request if you have non-emergency concerns about unsafe conditions on a street or sidewalk in Berkeley. Examples may include:
- Health hazards, such as human waste, syringes, or…
Shared mobility services—such as bikes and electric scooters—offer a convenient way to get around Berkeley without having to own your own vehicle. Shared electric scootersShared electric scooters are a convenient and eco-friendly way to travel around Berkeley. Whether you're heading to work, campus, the BART station, or your favorite neighborhood café, shared e-scooters can help you…
Host your next party, meeting, wedding, or performance in a City of Berkeley space. You can reserve areas in parks, community centers, senior centers, and camps.Start by submitting a reservation request online or via email. City staff will review your request, confirm availability, and help you complete the reservation.Learn more below about each type of facility and how to apply.Weddings and…
Berkeley’s Housing Trust Fund pools funds for affordable housing construction and renovation from a variety of sources and makes them available to developers through one single application process. The Small Sites Program is a subset of the Housing Trust Fund program, tailored to smaller, acquisition-rehab projects. Affordable housing developers and land trusts can find funding opportunities…
The City of Berkeley plans to resurface the following street segments during FY 2026:
- Acton St between Ward St and Ashby Ave
- Addison St between Bolivar St and Curtis St
- Alcatraz St between Sacramento St and City…
Please call before visiting city offices on reduced service days. Use our Report & Pay tool to be guided to over 40 key transactions.Holidays and reduced service daysDateReasonAugust 14, 2026Reduced Service DaySeptember 7, 2026Labor DaySeptember 11,…
If your business has a physical location in Berkeley, make sure to get zoning approval and building construction permits first, if needed.Find requirements for your businessYou may need permits or services from more than one City department.
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Check the zoning rules for the property to see if your business can operate there. If your business is in Berkeley, you need zoning permission.The type of permission depends on your business and its location.
- Check a property's zoning with …
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, September 1, 20264:00 P.M.2180 MILVIA STREET, BERKELEY, CA 94704Adena Ishii, MayorCouncilmembers:District 1 – Rashi…
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. …