Forms Category: Owners

  • Ownership Packet

    Ownership Packet Instructions Change of Ownership If you sell property that is currently under a Section 8 Housing Assistance Payment Contract with the Berkeley Housing Authority, the following steps are required before BHA will release HAP payments to the new owner. Previous Owner (Seller of Property) New Owner (Purchaser of Property) Please follow instructions under…

  • Joint Ownership Payment Authorization Form

    This form, available as a PDF below, must be filled out and mailed, faxed, or dropped off in-person to Berkeley Housing Authority offices. It authorizes Section 8 Housing Assistance Payments (HAP) for rental property owned by multiple persons/entities to be paid to a designated party. This form is required for all properties owned by more…

  • Ownership Declaration Form

    This form is to be completed by the property owner or agent and must be submitted to the Berkeley Housing Authority (BHA) with all necessary documentation. This form is required for every new Section 8 HAP Contract and when there is a change in ownership of a Unit housing a family with Section 8 assistance.…

  • Direct Deposit Form

    Agents/Owners may authorize Berkeley Housing Authority to use direct deposit by completing this form with all required documents attached, including banking information. For checking accounts, please attach an original blank check (not a deposit slip) marked “VOID” when prompted. For savings accounts, please attach a savings withdrawal/ deposit slip that includes your name and account…

  • Multi-Unit Smoking Brochure (Spanish)

    Lo que usted necesita saber sobre la nueva ordenanza municipal en la que se prohíbe fumar. Este es un panfleto con información general. Por favor revise el Código Municipal 12.70 de Berkeley para ver la ordenanza completa.

  • Multi-Unit Smoking Brochure

    What you need to know about Berkeley’s smoking ordinance — this is an informational brochure only. Please see Berkeley Municipal Code 12.70 for the full ordinance.

  • Multi-Unit Smoking Lease Clause

    View the lease clause prohibiting smoking — the language can be included in new leases and fulfills landlord requirements stated in Berkeley Municipal Code Section 12.70.037.B:

  • No Smoking Sign

  • Good Cause Eviction Ordinance

    Rent Stabilization and Eviction for Good Cause Program (updated through 02/2021) Berkeley Municipal CodeIX. RENT STABILIZATION. Chapter 13.76

  • Request for Taxpayer ID (W9)