Inclusionary Zoning

On Tuesday, February 16, the San Rafael City Council took a final vote on updating its inclusionary zoning ordinance. In late 2020, City staff recommended that San Rafael decrease from 20% to 10% the percentage of units market rate developers are required to set aside as “affordable.” Research by city staff suggested that the 20%…

Rent vs Income:   The Affordability Gap WIDENS
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Rent vs Income: The Affordability Gap WIDENS

Rent vs Income: The Affordability Gap WIDENS Incomes are not keeping up with the cost of living here Low Income in Marin is $105,350 per year Bay Area media recently reported that a Marin family of four making $105,350 a year now qualifies as “low income.” But the more important news is that Marin’s “affordability…