Membership Information

For individuals or entities that own residential rental property in Berkeley.

Regular Members include rental housing providers, property managers, and property management firms. A Regular Membership is valid for one year and provides exclusive access to BPOA’s comprehensive collection of Rental Housing Forms, carefully crafted by legal experts to meet Berkeley-specific leasing requirements.

As a member of our trade association, you gain essential support, education, and resources to help you successfully manage your own rental properties. Whether you own one unit or an entire portfolio, our membership is designed to give independent rental housing providers the tools and confidence to operate efficiently, stay legally compliant, and maximize returns.

Key Member Benefits:

• Education & Training Designed for Owners: Learn best practices for tenant screening, lease agreements, rent collection, maintenance coordination, and conflict resolution through on-demand courses, live webinars, and in-person events.

• Legal Guidance & Compliance Tools: Stay informed and protected with access to up-to-date landlord-tenant laws, fair housing guidelines, Berkeley Rent Board compliance, and other important regulatory procedures. We have customizable lease documents tailored specifically to Berkeley.

• Forms, Templates & Checklists: Save time and reduce liability with professionally developed rental applications, move-in/move-out checklists, inspection forms, notices, and other essential tools for managing your property.

• Advocacy on Your Behalf: We work year-round to represent independent property owners on legislative issues—fighting for fair laws, protecting property rights, and opposing regulations that could harm your investments.

• Landlord-to-Landlord Networking: Build connections with fellow rental owners through meetings, discussion groups, and member-only forums—sharing advice, referrals, and real-world solutions.

Owning rental property is a business—and you don’t have to run it alone. Our association is your trusted partner in responsible, rewarding, and professional property management.

New to BPOA? Learn more about the benefits of membership in our article, Can You Afford Not to Be a BPOA Member?

Membership Details & Pricing:

Membership dues include a $395 base fee plus $35 per rental unit per parcel.
(This applies whether you own the property yourself or fractionally with other partners.)

Note: Only Regular Members and Realtor Members have access to BPOA’s Rental Housing Forms.

For rental housing providers focused on legal and political advocacy through the Berkeley Rental Housing Coalition.

The Berkeley Rental Housing Coalition (BRHC) is BPOA’s legal and political advocacy division. BRHC Members hold an elevated membership status and provide critical financial support to advance fair and balanced rental housing policies. With the guidance of a dedicated Government & Legal Affairs Director, BRHC represents your interests at City Hall, before the Rent Board, and in broader legislative discussions impacting Berkeley housing providers.

As a BRHC Member, you receive all the benefits of Regular Membership plus additional advocacy-driven support and direct communications to keep you ahead of policy changes. This level of membership is designed for owners who recognize the importance of sustained political engagement and want to ensure their voices are heard in shaping Berkeley’s rental housing landscape.

Key Member Benefits:

All Regular Membership Benefits: Full access to BPOA’s Rental Housing Forms, educational programs, compliance tools, and networking opportunities.

Direct Policy Advocacy: Active representation on local legislative and regulatory matters by our Government & Legal Affairs Director.

Enhanced Communication: Timely policy alerts, legislative updates, and legal briefings tailored to the needs of BRHC Members.

Personalized Support: Additional assistance with navigating complex Rent Board procedures, city compliance requirements, and other legal or political challenges.

Joining BRHC is an investment not just in your own properties, but in the future of Berkeley’s rental housing environment. By strengthening our advocacy work, you help protect the rights of all independent housing providers.

Membership Details & Pricing:

Membership dues are calculated at $150 per rental unit of ownership, with a minimum annual fee of $500.
Membership is valid for one year and renewed annually.

For businesses and service providers who work with the rental housing industry but do not own, manage, or lease property in Berkeley.

Associate Members gain visibility through:

• A featured listing in our Industry Partner Directory.

• The opportunity to showcase products or services by hosting a 30–60 minute Zoom webinar or contributing one article per year (500 words or fewer) to our monthly newsletter. Presentations and articles must be educational in nature and may not serve as direct sales pitches.

• A 10% discount on annual newsletter advertising rates.

Note: Associate Membership does not include access to the BPOA Content Library.

Annual dues: $399

For individuals who want to support BPOA’s mission but do not provide housing or services to rental property owners.

Supporting Members are community allies who share our commitment to fair and balanced housing policy in Berkeley. While they are not actively involved in providing rental housing, their membership strengthens BPOA’s legislative, political, and legal advocacy work on behalf of local housing providers.

Key Member Benefits:

Support for Advocacy: Contribute to BPOA’s efforts to protect property rights, promote equitable rental housing policies, and ensure independent housing providers have a voice in local decision-making.

BPOA Newsletter Subscription: Receive a complimentary subscription to BPOA’s monthly newsletter to stay informed about important policy updates, industry developments, and association news.

Community Connection: Align yourself with Berkeley’s rental housing community and demonstrate your support for responsible housing policy.

Supporting Membership is an ideal way for individuals who are not housing providers to back BPOA’s advocacy work and stay engaged with the issues shaping Berkeley’s housing environment.

Membership Details & Pricing:

Supporting Memberships are valid for one year and require a minimum annual contribution of $150.

Note: Supporting Members do not have access to Members-Only content or event registration.

For licensed real estate professionals who manage, lease, buy, or sell rental housing in Berkeley, but do not own rental property in Berkeley. 

Realtor Members are agents and brokers who work with Berkeley’s rental housing market—whether through leasing, sales, or property management. This membership tier is designed to provide you with the compliance tools, education, and networking opportunities you need to navigate Berkeley’s unique rental environment with confidence.

Key Member Benefits:

Industry-Specific Education & Training: Stay ahead with resources focused on leasing best practices, property management know-how, tenant relations, and regulatory compliance.

Compliance Guidance & Tools: Access BPOA’s customizable lease agreement templates, fair housing guidelines, and updates on Berkeley Rent Board compliance.

Advocacy & Industry Representation: Benefit from BPOA’s active advocacy at the local level and our partnership with the California Association of Realtors to protect and advance the interests of rental housing professionals.

Networking & Business Development: Connect with property owners, vendors, and fellow professionals at events—expanding your opportunities and growing your reputation in the industry.

Realtor Membership is ideal for real estate professionals who want to strengthen their expertise, expand their client base, and stay on top of Berkeley’s highly regulated rental housing market.

Membership Details & Pricing:

Annual dues for Realtor Membership are $399. Membership is valid for one year and renewed annually.