Membership Information
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Regular Member
BPOA Members, known as Regular Members, encompass rental housing providers, property managers, and property management firms. A Regular Membership spans one year and offers valuable privileges, including access to our comprehensive collection of Rental Housing Forms, thoughtfully crafted by legal experts for Berkeley-specific leasing needs, along with various other rental housing forms.
Moreover, Regular Members enjoy attending free educational sessions, engaging in quarterly social mixers, and receiving our informative monthly newsletter, keeping them up-to-date with industry insights and developments.
You must join as a Regular Member to access BPOA's Rental Housing Forms. Membership is renewed annually, with a base fee of $395, supplemented by an additional $35 for each rental unit per parcel you own/manage, whether owned solely or in partnership.
For more information, visit Are You New Here?, an article exploring the value of BPOA membership.
Please note: All new membership applications will be reviewed within 24 hours. Access to our Members-Only content (such as Rental Housing Forms) will be restricted until your membership has been approved.
BRHC Member
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 Member
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.
Supporting Member
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.