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Vacancy Tax Interpretation

Berkeley landlords just dodged over a million bucks on a vacancy tax, but some folks are crying foul, saying the city bent the rules too much. This whole mess means the tax isn't raking in the cash it should, and other landlords are stuck with hefty bills.

1 mentionLast discussed Apr 30, 2026

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Homeless Services Funding

Berkeley's experiment with paying homeless folks to trade their RVs for motel rooms is up for review. The city wants to know if this cash-for-keys approach actually helped people get off the streets and into more stable housing.

3 mentions (2 this month)Last discussed Jun 16, 2025