Housing News
Marin IJ: Belvedere housing development plan clears hurdle
Belvedere, Housing Element, Mallard Point, Policy, Projects, 7/7/2022Marin IJ: Belvedere Seeks More ADUs to Augment Housing Plan
Belvedere, Housing Element, Mallard Point, Policy, Projects, 9/18/2022The Ark: California issues broad rejection of Belvedere's housing plan
Belvedere, Housing Element, Media, MEHC Quoted, Policy, 5/8/2023Marin IJ: ‘Builder’s remedy’ suit against Belvedere dropped for now
Belvedere, Housing Element, Lawsuits, Policy, 5/9/2023
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Corte Madera, 111 Lucky Drive, Housing Element, Policy, Projects, 6/22/2023Marin IJ: Corte Madera Sends Housing Element to State for Review
Corte Madera is close to having their Housing Element approved, they have adopted it and sent the final draft to the state for a decision.Corte Madera, 111 Lucky Drive, Housing Element, Policy, Projects, 6/22/2023
Marin IJ: Fairfax Housing Element is certified by the state
The state (HCD) has approved and certified Fairfax's housing element.Fairfax, Housing Element, Housing News, Policy, 4/11/2024Marin IJ: Fairfax is Close to State Certification of its Housing Element
Fairfax has revised and resubmitted their Housing Element based on feedback from the state, and are now close to certification.Fairfax, Housing Element, Housing News, Policy, 3/12/2024Marin IJ: Fairfax Planning Commission Unanimously Recommend Adopting Housing Element
The Fairfax Planning Commission unanimously voted last week to recommend that the Town Council approves and adopts the Housing Element and Environmental Impact Report (EIR).Fairfax, Housing Element, 12/2/2023Marin IJ: Fairfax to Hold Final Review of Housing Element on December 13
Fairfax Town Council will review its final Housing Element and Environmental Impact Report on December 13.Fairfax, Housing Element, Housing News, 10/28/2023Marin IJ: Fairfax draft housing element ready for state review
Fairfax, Housing Element, Policy, Projects, School Street Plaza, 5/13/2023Marin IJ: Fairfax Releases Revised Housing Element
The town is among several communities in the Bay Area that missed the state’s Jan. 31 deadline to submit its housing element. Fairfax is also among four Marin cities and towns to face a lawsuit filed by housing advocates for being tardy with its plan.Fairfax, Housing Element, Lawsuits, Policy, Projects, School Street Plaza, 4/7/2023Marin IJ: Marin IJ - Developer Seeks 'Builders Remedy' Housing Project For Fairfax Location
Fairfax, Housing Element, Marinda Heights, Policy, Projects, 5/30/2023
CalMatters: State Deadlines for Housing Rezoning Implementation Are Approaching
Many Marin jurisdictions that did not submit Housing Elements on time will be facing rezoning deadlines by the state. MEHC Board Chair Jenny Silva is quoted.Marin County Unincorporated, Housing Element, Housing News, MEHC Quoted, 1/25/2024Marin IJ: Lucas Valley group scrutinizes county housing plans
Marin County Unincorporated, 1501 Lucas Valley Rd, Housing Element, Policy, Projects, 1/3/2023Marin IJ: Lawsuit challenges Marin County’s housing element
Marin County Unincorporated, Housing Element, Lawsuits, Policy, 5/4/2023Marin County Press Release: County of Marin - Marin County's Housing Element Approved by State
The California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) notified the County on June 19 that updates to its submitted long-range plan, known as the Housing Element, were in “substantial compliance” with state lawMarin County Unincorporated, Housing Element, Policy, 6/21/2023
Marin IJ: Mill Valley Begins Process To Rezone for New Housing
The City of Mill Valley is making progress on their housing element. Rezoning in order to implement new housing has begun.Mill Valley, Housing Element, Housing News, 1/26/2024Marin IJ: Mill Valley's Housing Element Approved By State
Mill Valley submitted its Housing Element to the state for review, and HCD has approved it.Mill Valley, Housing Element, Housing News, 1/12/2024Marin IJ: Mill Valley City Council Approves Housing Element Changes
In response to HCD, Mill Valley council members have made adjustments to the Housing Element.Mill Valley, Housing Element, Housing News, Policy, 10/21/2023Marin IJ: Mill Valley Must Revise Housing Element Following HCD Review
HCD has reviewed Mill Valley's Housing Element and has given instructions for the city to provide more analysis and data for its fair housing policies and development projections.Mill Valley, Housing Element, Housing News, Media, Policy, 8/28/2023Marin IJ: Mill Valley Submits Housing Element to the State
Mill Valley, Housing Element, Policy, 5/18/2023
Marin IJ: Novato's Plan to Meet Housing Mandate Rejected by State
Novato, Housing Element, Media, MEHC Quoted, Policy, 4/22/2023
Marin IJ: Ross Adopts Their Housing Element
The Ross Town Council has adopted and submitted their Housing Element to the state for approval. The town is relying heavily on ADUs to meet its RHNA of 111 units. Ross, Housing Element, Policy, 6/3/2023
Marin IJ: Town Fine-Tunes Design Standards for Housing Plans
San Anselmo officials are reviewing proposed design standards intended to shield the town from unwanted residential construction.San Anselmo, Housing Element, Tenant Protections, 4/27/2023Marin IJ: San Anselmo considers Affordable Housing Fees Fund
San Anselmo is creating an ordinance to establish a development in-lieu fee that can be used to support the production of low-income housing.San Anselmo, Housing Element, 6/15/2023
Marin IJ: San Rafael Set to Send Draft Housing Plan for State Review
San Rafael, 88 Vivian St, Housing Element, MEHC Quoted, Policy, Projects, 12/12/2022Marin IJ: San Rafael Resident Appeals 162-Apartment 'Mega Project'
An 80-foot-tall, 162-apartment complex planned for downtown San Rafael has become the latest development enhanced by state housing laws to face an appeal in Marin.San Rafael, 1515 4th Street, Housing Element, Lawsuits, 4/26/2023Marin IJ: San Rafael Submits Housing Element to the State
San Rafael, Housing Element, Policy, 5/18/2023
Marin IJ: Sausalito's Housing Element Environmental Report is Released
A newly released Environmental Impact Report (EIR) on Sausalito's Housing Element shows that there are no severe concerns. The report finds that future housing plans for the city have risks that can be mitigated. Sausalito, Housing Element, Housing News, 1/24/2024Marin IJ: Sausalito seeks public comments on housing environmental report
Sausalito, Bridgeway Commons Residential Condominiums, Housing Element, Policy, Projects, 6/6/2023Marin IJ: Sausalito Sued by Housing Advocates Over Alleged Quota Violations
Sausalito has been sued by a nonprofit housing advocacy group that says it has failed to comply with a state mandate to plan for 724 new residences by 2031. Sausalito, Housing Element, Lawsuits, Policy, 3/10/2023Marin IJ: Sausalito Housing Element Approved
In a decision that surprised MEHC, HCD certified Sausalito's Housing Element. Sausalito, Bridgeway Commons Residential Condominiums, Housing Element, MEHC Quoted, Policy, Projects, 5/9/2023
The ARK: Tiburon Town Council Approves Amended Housing Element
Tiburon Town Council in a 4-0-1 vote moved to approve of the amended Housing Element. This is the fourth try, and it will now be sent to HCD for review.Tiburon, Housing Element, Housing News, Policy, 9/25/2023The Ark: Tiburon Must Submit More Information On Paradise Drive Project To State
HCD has reviewed Tiburon's 2023-2031 Housing Element and is requiring more information, particularly concerning the Paradise Drive project. In order to be in compliance and approved, the City must revise and resubmit to the state. Tiburon, Housing Element, Paradise Drive, Policy, 8/9/2023Marin IJ - Tiburon Residents Will Receive Survey on ADU Interest
Tiburon, front page, Housing Element, MediaMarin IJ - Tiburon Town Council Approves Rezoning Plan for Downtown
Tiburon, front page, Housing Element, Media, PolicyThe Ark: State again rejects Tiburon’s eight-year plan for housing
Tiburon’s eight-year roadmap to accommodate new housing has been rejected by the state for a second time, throwing a potential curve in plans to both regain tighter development controls and to ensure the town isn’t further penalized with accelerated-rezoning requirements.Tiburon, Housing Element, 4/26/2023