Contact a City of Berkeley Department, visit a City office or facility, or contact a specific City service or program.
Berkeley residents are the highest level in the City’s organization chart. Residents elect:
The Mayor and City Council appoint:
The City Manager oversees City departments and services, including appointing department directors.
At a community meeting May 31, join the discussion and be informed about Berkeley’s new Specialized Care Unit, a mental health and substance abuse crisis response team with no law enforcement involvement.
Tenants suffering pandemic-related hardships who are unable to pay rent in May, June, July or August 2023, may defer their rent obligations from May until September 1. Use resources to ask questions of Rent Board or apply for grants to cover shortfall.
Eligible individuals and households can apply by March 8 for new program, which will include maintenance, helmet, locks, and training for up to 50 households.
Complete the survey by January 5, 2023.
