Residents throughout the Berkeley hills highest risk areas must meet different wildfire safety requirements based on their property’s location. Those in higher wildfire risk areas need to follow additional requirements and recommendations to help reduce their increased chance of wildfire loss. All hill residents should create defensible space around their homes, including…
Lost petsIf you are looking for a lost pet:
- Check Petharbor regularly.
- Place a "Lost" ad on Nextdoor, Craigslist, and similar community sites.
- Check other local animal shelters…
In 2026, the City of Berkeley plans to resurface street segments of Acton St between Ward St and Ashby Ave, Addison St between Bolivar St and Curtis St, Alcatraz St between Sacramento St and City Limit, Colusa Ave between Solano Ave and Marin Ave, Dohr St between Ward St and Ashby Ave, Francisco St between Sacramento St and MLK Jr Way, Grizzly Peak Blvd from Hill Rd to City Limit, Harmon St…
Pay parking ticket onlineTo pay your parking ticket online, visit the payment portal and enter your citation number or your vehicle information.To pay by phone, call (855) 435-7112 and enter your citation number.To pay in person, visit the…
Clearing flammable plant material from your property helps prevent fires from spreading and damaging your home. Any resident in Berkeley can reserve chipping services online from mid-March to early December to dispose of plant debris. Residents in areas of the Berkeley Hills can request a debris bin from June 9 to September 11…
Your participation is crucial in developing a vision for the future of these three corridors: North Shattuck, College, and Solano Avenues.If you would like to share feedback about the project or have questions, please contact:corridors@berkeleyca.govThis initiative seeks to enhance housing capacity and address development barriers. The…
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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…