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These resources – like the public health crisis itself – are constantly evolving and are only current as to the date of publication. This page was last updated on September 25, 2020.
For more up-to-date information on the relief programs available in California, we recommend that you visit the Secretary of State's website or the California COVID-19 portal.
Description of Program and Relief
Temporary Restriction on Certain Commercial Rent Increases
On April 21, 2020, the Berkeley City Council unanimously passed an amendment to the COVID-19 emergency ordinance that prohibits landlords from increasing rent more than 10% over rates on March 10, 2020, for commercial tenants meeting the eligibility requirements below. This prohibition will be in effect until May 31, 2020, but may be extended.
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Berkeley City Council
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Effective April 21, 2020 until May 31, 2020
Eligibility Requirements/Restrictions
The commercial rent increase restrictions apply to any business that had a business license in 2019 or 2020 in the City of Berkeley, or nonprofit that was registered both of those years, and: (1) whose operations have been shut down by the COVID-19 state of emergency, (2) that cannot accept customers at its current location and is open for limited, virtual, take-out or pickup services only, or (3) that has suffered a material loss of income.
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N/A
Contact for More Information
Rent Board: (510) 981-7368
Kate Harrison, Councilmember, District 4: (510) 981-7140
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