FAQs - FAQs by Department
Berkeley Consolidated Division
- Can I get a continuance for my court date?
- Does your court accept faxed entries?
- How can I find out how many points I have on my license?
- What are your methods of payment?
- What time does court start?
- What time is attorney’s call?
- When is municipal court held?
- When will I receive my recommendation from the prosecutor?
- Where is your traffic violation office located?
City Clerk
- How do I file a complaint/compliment?
- How do I request records and how much does it cost?
- What is Berkeley’s Form of Government?
- What is the council-manager form of government?
- What year was the City of Berkeley incorporated?
- When are the council meetings?
Finance
- How can I find out if I owe taxes for my property?
- How can I obtain a landlord’s license?
- What is the fee associated with the landlord license?
- What type of licenses are processed by the Finance Department?
- When do I need to renew my license?
Fire Department
- Can I get a tour of the Berkeley Fire Department?
- Does Berkeley Fire Department participate in area events?
- Does the Fire Department visit classrooms?
- How do I get a Fire Report?
- How do I get Smoke/Carbon Monoxide Detectors for my home?
- When is the Fire Prevention Festival?
- Who do I call if I need the Fire Department?
Human Resources
- How do I apply for a position with the City of Berkeley?
- What are City of Berkeley’s regular business hours?
- What Holidays are observed by the City of Berkeley?
Parks & Recreation
- Do I have to be a member of the community to reserve the civic center or parks?
- How can I reserve the civic center or one of your parks?
- How much does it cost to reserve your facilities?
Police Department
- Can I get a background check completed by your department?
- Do I need a tow release?
- How can I get a police report and how much does it cost?
Public Works
- As a homeowner, can I pull the building permit?
- Can you recommend a carpenter or home improvement person to me so that I can have some property maintenance or property repairs performed?
- Do I need a permit for a fence?
- How can I add, change, or delete a person’s name from my Occupancy Permit?
- How do I apply for Sewer Lateral Repair?
- How do I prevent plumbing pipes backup?
- My neighbor and I are having a dispute regarding the boundary line of our properties. Who can I call in City Hall to help me?
- What are the hours of operation for the Inspections Division?
- What is SWPPP?
- What other permits are required?
- When is a building permit required?
- When is a Plot Plan or New Survey required?
- When is an Occupancy Permit Required?
- Who must have an Occupancy Permit?