BERKELEY — The city is accepting applications for live-in boat berths at the waterfront.

Thirteen available berths, for live-aboard boats 24 to 62 feet in length, will be assigned by lottery. Applicants must be in good standing with the city, meaning not in arrears with dockage and other fees or fines. Winning applicants’ boats must pass an inspection at the Berkeley Marina. The deadline for applications is 3 p.m. Dec. 1.

“Live-aboards” have access to restrooms, a laundromat and kids’ recreation areas, according to a press release from the city.

The full-service Berkeley Marina, with 1,100 berths, is at the foot of University Avenue.

In addition to live-aboard berths, there are transient and long-term commercial berths for local and visiting boaters. Nearby are the Shorebird Park Nature Center, Berkeley Yacht Club, and Berkeley Racing Canoe (Dragon Boats) Center.

A weekday passenger ferry service connects the marina with San Francisco’s Pier 1.5.

Live-aboard berth applications and instructions are available on the Berkeley Marina website. More information is available by phone at the marina office at 510-981-6740.