Access mental health services provided by the City of Berkeley. Berkeley Mental Health provides mental health services to eligible adults, children, youth, and their families. Services focus on low-income residents and unhoused people with severe mental illnesses. Staff provide counseling and case management services with the goal of helping people to better manage their mental health symptoms…

Locate fire stations. Learn how to prevent fires, perform vegetation management, plan for evacuation, or request records.Discover where your neighborhood fire station is located. Request a fire safety or community presentation. Request a fire inspection or learn about fire prevention, vegetation management, and wildfire evacuation procedures. Access documents related to emergency medical…

Find information to help you vote in local elections, become a candidate for elected office, circulate a petition, and run your campaign following local election laws.The City of Berkeley holds general municipal elections every two years. Special elections may be held as permitted by the Berkeley City Charter. Read our Election Calendar for a detailed timeline of the…

Access City of Berkeley records, including meeting agendas and minutes, conflict of interest reports, datasets, ordinances, and more.Find public records online through Records Online or submit a request through NextRequest. View data on our…

Find the approvals, permits, and business license tax certificate you may need to open, move, or operate a business in Berkeley.If your business is in Berkeley, you'll need permits before you open. What you need depends on what your business does, where it is, and any changes you want to make to the space.Before you open, move, or take over a business, you may need:

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The elected City Auditor independently assesses City funded programs, services, and operations.The City Auditor's office evaluates the City's compliance with local laws and regulations, whether objectives are achieved, and whether services are provided efficiently, effectively, and equitably. The City of Berkeley Auditor’s office is divided into two divisions, performance audit and…

Enjoy Berkeley's parks, facilities, camps, and recreation programs.Register for recreation programs and camps,…