Membership Information

BPOA 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.

Member Benefits:

• Rental Housing Forms – Essential lease agreements, notices, and documents designed for Berkeley rental properties.
• Educational Sessions – Free access to expert-led webinars and in-person meetings.
• Networking Events – Engage with other housing providers at quarterly social mixers.
• Industry Updates – Stay informed with our monthly newsletter covering critical rental housing news.

Membership Details & Pricing:

• Annual Fee: $395
• Per Unit Fee: $35 per rental unit per parcel (applies whether you own/manage the property individually or in partnership).
• Membership Required for Form Access: You must be a Regular Member to use BPOA’s Rental Housing Forms.

New Members:

All membership applications are reviewed within 24 hours. Access to Members-Only content (including Rental Housing Forms) is granted once your membership is approved.

New to BPOA? Learn more about the benefits of membership in our article, How Property Owners Benefit from BPOA Membership.

The Berkeley Rental Housing Coalition (BRHC) serves as BPOA's legal and political advocacy division. BRHC Members enjoy an elevated membership status and contribute crucial financial support to advocate for equitable and balanced rental housing policies. With the help of a dedicated Government & Legal Affairs Director, BRHC engages in lobbying efforts on behalf of its members.

In addition to the benefits offered to Regular Members of BPOA, BRHC members receive personalized assistance and enhanced communications pertaining to significant rental housing policies and industry updates. This ensures members stay well-informed and empowered in navigating the rental housing business landscape.

The fee structure for membership with BRHC is based on a rate of $150 per unit of ownership (please note there is a $500 minimum membership dues) and membership is renewed annually.

Please note: All new membership applications will be reviewed within 24 hours. Access to our Members-Only content will be restricted until your membership has been approved.

Associate Members comprise professionals and companies offering products and services to the rental housing industry, irrespective of their ownership of rental properties in Berkeley. While excluding access to our Content Library, this membership tier offers valuable benefits. Members at this level gain visibility by being listed in our esteemed Industry Partner Directory. They also have the opportunity to showcase their products or services to our membership through a 30-to-60-minute Zoom webinar or can contribute one article per year (500 words or fewer) for publication in our newsletter. Additionally, they enjoy a 10% discount on our annual ad rates.

The fee for Associate Membership is $399 and renews annually.

Berkeley Property Owners Association Supporting Members are those who do not provide rental housing in Berkeley but want to support our legislative, political, and legal issues. Memberships are valid for one year and provide a complimentary subscription to the monthly BPOA newsletter. Membership is annual with a $150 minimum contribution.

Please note: This membership cannot access Members-Only content or event registration.