Housing News
California
CalMatters: Trump's economic plans will likely worsen the housing crisis
The economic plans Trump has outlined would negatively impact housing. He will likely not uphold funds for more affordable housing. This will result in a worsened housing crisis.California, Housing News, Media, 11/14/2024Marin IJ: Marin is allotted $3.15M in state funds for homelessness
California is giving counties across the state funding to help combat homelessness.California, Homelessness, Housing News, Media, Policy, 11/1/2024Point Reyes Light: Point Reyes Light author recommends YES on Prop 5
Pt. Reyes Light author endorses YES on Prop 5.California, Housing News, Media, Policy, Prop 5, 10/16/2024Marin IJ: Prop 33 may not help rent control, despite its intentions
Prop 33 has split support. Some trusted organizations support it, and some are against it. MEHC has not taken a position yet.California, Housing News, Media, 10/16/2024CalMatters: State program meant to give grants to tenants, falls through
California planned to award $500 million to support tenants, but the grants were never received. California, Housing News, Media, 10/10/2024CalMatters: Nonprofits struggle to combat homelessness amid late payments
Nonprofits in California that offer services to homeless individuals are facing an issue: late payments.California, Housing News, Media, 10/1/2024Marin IJ: Renters are the most impacted by housing costs
California renters are facing worse impacts of the high housing costs, in comparison to home owners. California, Housing News, Media, 10/10/2024Local News Matters: Governor Newsom signs 7 bills to address the housing crisis
The group of bills Governor Newsom signed have the intended goal of lessening the housing and homelessness crisis.California, Housing News, Media, Policy, State LegislationMarin IJ: Rent costs are rising across the country, tenants need better protections
In order to combat rising rent prices, tenant protections are needed to protect renters.California, Housing News, Media, Policy, Tenant Protections, 9/20/2024Marin IJ: Vice President Harris has a plan to make housing more affordable
Kamala Harris has outlined her policy plans to ensure that housing affordability is addressed, if she were to be elected President. Her plan includes a tax break incentives and down payment assistance programs for eligible first-time home owners.California, Housing News, Media, 9/11/2024CalMatters: Affordable Regions in California Face Most Severe Climate Change Impacts
Studies are starting to show that the areas in California where people had flocked to amid the housing crisis are the same regions facing intense climate change impacts.California, Housing News, Media, 9/5/2024Marin IJ: California schools should transfer surplus land into workforce housing
California housing officials are urging schools to transfer their surplus land into housing for the workforce in an effort to combat the housing crisis. California, Housing News, Media, 8/29/2024New York Times: The current housing crisis is spreading to every part of America
Looking at Michigan, you can see the nationwide issue of the housing crisis. The only solution is: build more density housing.California, Housing News, Media, 8/22/2024Marin IJ: Vice President Kamala Harris proposes assistance program for first-time homebuyers
As part of her campaign, Kamala Harris has a policy dedicated to combating the high cost of living for homebuyers. Her proposal is a downpayment assistance program. California, Housing News, Media, 8/16/2024CalMatters: Prop 5 passing is important for any future housing bond measures
Proposition 5 will be on the ballot, and the passing of it is imperative for future affordable housing bond measures.California, Housing News, Media, Policy, Prop 5, State Legislation, 8/16/2024Business Insider: Vice President candidate Tim Walz strongly supports affordable housing
Tim Walz is Kamala Harris's Vice President pick for the November 2024 election, and he is a strong YIMBY housing advocate.California, Housing News, MediaMercury News: Why the word 'affordable' is not always straight forward
An exploration behind the word "Affordable" and the various things it can mean for housing.California, Housing News, Media, 8/21/2024CalMatters: Eye-popping construction costs intensify California’s chronic housing shortage
California, Learn, 7/25/2024Marin IJ: Newsom orders California state agencies to start clearing homeless encampments
California, homelessness, Lawsuits, Policy, State Legislation, 7/25/2024
Corte Madera
Marin IJ: Corte Madera moves forward with amended ADU regulations
Corte Madera Planning Commissioners voted to approve and move forward with proposed changes to the ADU and JADU regulations.Corte Madera, Housing News, Media, 11/15/2024Marin IJ: Corte Madera receives 240 unit affordable senior housing project application
Corte Madera, 240 Tamal Vista Blvd, Housing News, Media, Projects, 8/22/2024
Fairfax
Marin IJ: Rent Control Will Be on the Ballot in Three Marin Jurisdictions
MEHC supports tenant protections and rent control. MEHC Says: NO on Measure I, YES on Measure K, YES on Measure O, YES on Measure NFairfax, Larkspur, San Anselmo, Housing News, Media, Policy, Tenant Protections, 9/7/2024
Larkspur
SF Yimby: Larkspur Planning Commission approves 19 rental apartments
Housing at 1000 Drakes Landing Rd in Larkspur was approved by the Planning Commission. Larkspur, Drakes Landing, Housing News, Media, Projects, 10/10/2024Marin IJ: Rent Control Will Be on the Ballot in Three Marin Jurisdictions
MEHC supports tenant protections and rent control. MEHC Says: NO on Measure I, YES on Measure K, YES on Measure O, YES on Measure NFairfax, Larkspur, San Anselmo, Housing News, Media, Policy, Tenant Protections, 9/7/2024North Bay Business Journal : Formerly affordable complex in Larkspur is changing income level restrictions
Larkspur, Housing News, Media, 9/9/2024
Marin County Unincorporated
Marin IJ: Webinar will be held 11/19 for Auburn Grove project
A project proposed in unincorporated San Rafael that would build 79 townhomes is having an informational webinar on Tuesday 11/19. Held by the Marin County Community Development Agency. Meeting information linked on the MEHC calendar.Marin County Unincorporated, Housing News, Media, 11/16/2024Marin IJ: State rejects NIMBY challenge to Pt. Reyes housing project
A NIMBY community group has attempted to block approvals and development of the mini mart and housing project in Point Reyes several times. Most recently, the Coastal Commission (state entity) denied their challenge.Marin County Unincorporated, Housing News, Media, Point Reyes Station Project, Policy, Projects, West Marin, 11/15/2024Knee Deep Times: Marin City shows the impacts of the climate and housing crises
Marin City showcases the issues of when the housing crisis overlaps with the climate crisis. MEHC Board Chair, Jenny Silva, is quoted.Marin County Unincorporated, Housing News, Media, MEHC Quoted, 11/13/2024Marin IJ: Judge rules against the approval of bond funding for 825 Drake Ave
A Marin judge has ruled in favor of the opponents to 825 Drake Ave and has invalidated the bond funds for the project. However, the developer stated that they can still continue development despite this financial set back.Marin County Unincorporated, 825 Drake Ave, Housing News, Media, Projects, 11/12/2024News Break: New application submitted for 7 Mount Lassen (29 homes in San Rafael, 6 will be affordable)
New application for 7 Mount Lassen Dr is submitted to the county for review.Marin County Unincorporated, 7 Mount Lassen Drive, Housing News, Media, Projects, 11/10/2024Marin IJ: Rent control is on the ballot for Marin residents
Marin residents will have decisions to make on their ballot this November about rent control. MEHC says NO to Measure I; YES to Measures K, O, and N.Marin County Unincorporated, Housing News, Media, Policy, Tenant Protections, 11/2/2024Point Reyes Light: Bolinas NIMBY group attempts to block temporary emergency shelter
A neighborhood group in Bolinas have tried to stop all efforts to house families that were living in inhumane conditions on the nearby ranch.Marin County Unincorporated, Housing News, Media, Policy, West Marin, 10/30/2024Marin IJ: Inclusionary zoning is not the solution to the housing crisis
If we want more affordable housing we cannot rely on inclusionary zoning. Written by MEHC intern David Newman. Marin County Unincorporated, Housing News, Media, Written by MEHC, 10/11/2024Point Reyes Light: Martinelli ranch holds off on mass evictions, but living conditions remain inhumane
Marin County had left notices at Martinelli Ranch that the living conditions for the workers must be improved, otherwise fees would be enacted. However, they have paused this threat in an attempt to work with Martinelli to find a way to not forcibly evict the tenants but also create better…Marin County Unincorporated, Housing News, Media, Policy, Tenant Protections, West Marin, 10/9/2024League of Women Voters: The League of Women Voters has extensive information on the election
It has pros and cons sessions on the ballot measures, including Prop 33 and on local candidatesMarin County Unincorporated, Housing News, MediaSierra Club: Sierra Club endorsements for Marin have arrived
Marin County Unincorporated, Housing News, MediaPoint Reyes Light: West Marin housing fund is created
A housing fund specifically created for West Marin has launched.Marin County Unincorporated, Housing News, Media, 10/9/2024Point Reyes Light: Septic systems pose large barrier to more housing in West Marin
Affordable housing plans are abandoned due to the lack of septic options. There needs to be a unique set of resources created in order to develop and sustain more housing in West Marin.Marin County Unincorporated, Housing News, Media, 10/2/2024Marin IJ: Judge considers overruling Board of Supervisors approval of funds for 825 Drake Ave
A judge is tentatively invalidating the decision to approve funds for the 825 Drake Ave project. MEHC does not support this project. Marin County Unincorporated, 825 Drake Ave, Housing News, Media, Projects, 10/10/2024Marin IJ: Donors flock to support several rent control measures
Many donations have been made to both sides of rent control ballot measures. Marin County Unincorporated, Housing News, Media, 10/4/2024Marin IJ: Marin County homeless count is released
Marin County report shows homelessness has increased by 24% over the past two years. Marin County Unincorporated, Homelessness, Housing News, Media, Policy, 10/5/2024Marin IJ: We need to end exclusionary zoning in order to build more
Exclusionary zoning was the loophole lawmakers utilized when racial housing discrimination was outlawed. The lasting impact of exclusionary zoning is seen in Marin County as the barrier to upzoning and building densely. We must get rid of it in order to build more affordable housing.Marin County Unincorporated, Housing News, Media, 9/20/2024Marin IJ: Coastal Commission unanimously supports temporary housing in Bolinas
The California Coastal Commission rejected a petition that wished to halt the process of building housing in Bolinas. West Marin, especially Bolinas, needs more affordable housing, and the commission unanimously agreed.Marin County Unincorporated, Housing News, Media, 9/18/2024Marin IJ: Strawberry project EIR may need to be amended and resubmitted
The EIR submitted for the housing project at Seminary in Strawberry is facing criticism.Marin County Unincorporated, Housing News, Media, Projects, The Seminary at Strawberry, 9/17/2024Marin IJ: Oak Hill project receives additional $5M funds for development
The Oak Hill housing project was approved to receive $5M in additional funds to ensure the development progresses and remains affordable.Marin County Unincorporated, Housing News, Media, Oak Hill, Projects, 9/10/2024Marin IJ: At least 1,000 workforce housing units needed in West Marin, new housing report finds
West Marin housing report demands at least 1,000 units of workforce dwellings to be developed in order to humanely house workers in the area.Marin County Unincorporated, Housing News, Media, 9/14/2024Point Reyes Light: Testimonies in West Marin emphasize need for more housing
A housing report from West Marin shows the urgent need for more housing. Testimony from ranch workers make it clear that the current living conditions in West Marin are inhumane.Marin County Unincorporated, Housing News, Media, 9/11/2024Marin IJ: Habitat for Humanity and neighbors can help the housing crisis
A story of neighbors banding together and raising funds, with the support of Habitat for Humanity, showcases the innovative ways we can provide housing for those who most need it.Marin County Unincorporated, Housing News, Media, 9/13/2024Point Reyes Light: Marin Desperately Needs More Farmworker Housing
The issue of farmworker housing is not just the lack of it, but also the state of current options. Something must be done -- and it starts with building more affordable housing.Marin County Unincorporated, Housing News, Media, 9/4/2024Youtube: Workers in Marin are forced into long commutes due to lack of housing
Marin County Unincorporated, Housing News, Learn, MediaMarin IJ: Site in Tam Junction is proposed to minimize size of 825 Drake project
Marin County Unincorporated, 150 Shoreline Highway, 825 Drake Ave, Housing News, Media, Projects, 8/24/2024Marin IJ: San Rafael proposed housing project faces NIMBY outrage
Community NIMBY outrage over the new proposed plans at the site sold by Dominican University.Marin County Unincorporated, Dominican Residential Development, Projects, 8/19/2024Marin IJ: 62 townhome project proposed in San Rafael
Marin County Unincorporated, 160 N San Pedro Road, Housing News, Media, Projects, 8/21/2024Marin IJ: Marin displacement survey is important for community input
Marin IJ editorial board supports the efforts of the new countywide survey on displacement.Marin County Unincorporated, Housing News, Media, 8/21/2024New York Times: Ending homelessness amongst veterans gives hope for broader community
Marin County Unincorporated, homelessness, Homelessness, Housing News, Media, Policy, 8/6/2024Marin IJ: Affordable housing bond measure no longer on ballot
The affordable housing bond, Regional Measure 4, was removed from the November 2024 ballot.Marin County Unincorporated, BAHFA, Housing News, Media, Policy, 8/14/2024Marin IJ: Marin County survey on housing displacement
A new community survey to help combat displacement in the county.Marin County Unincorporated, homelessness, Housing News, Media, 8/13/2024Marin IJ: Marin City housing project intrigues: Offer fails, but sale ‘in progress’
Marin County Unincorporated, 825 Drake Ave, Projects, 7/30/2024Marin IJ: Marin planners revise development policy to meet court order
Marin County Unincorporated, Housing Element, Policy, 8/1/2024Marin IJ: Marin approves controversial rural housing linked to retail expansion
Marin County Unincorporated, MEHC Quoted, Sydriel Project, 8/2/2024Point Reyes Light: County okays gas station remodel
Marin County Unincorporated, Media, MEHC Quoted, Projects, Sydriel Project, 7/31/2024SF Chronicle: ‘Unprecedented’ Marin County housing project moves forward amid neighbor pushback
Marin County Unincorporated, Projects, The Seminary at Strawberry, 7/25/2024Marin IJ: Central Marin sanitation easement adds wrinkle to housing plan near San Quentin
Marin County Unincorporated, Oak Hill, Projects, 7/24/2024Marin IJ: Richardson Bay housing program is working for ‘anchor-outs’
Marin County Unincorporated, homelessness, Policy, 7/21/2024Marin IJ: Marin planners release Strawberry development study
Marin County Unincorporated, Projects, The Seminary at Strawberry, 7/20/2024
Mill Valley
Marin IJ: Mill Valley City Council Unanimously Supports Zoning Changes
In last weeks City Council meeting, Mill Valley councilmembers unanimously voted to approve housing element implementation programs that will help further the development of housing in the city. The changes made are to the zoning code.Mill Valley, Housing News, Media, 9/6/2024
Novato
Pacific Sun: Novato may try to ban all camping on public property
Novato city councilmembers have started to make an effort to sweep homeless encampments. This is a surprise decision according to the Marin Homeless Union. The situation will be monitored.Novato, Homelessness, Housing News, Media, Policy, 10/8/2024Marin IJ: Novato School District approves workforce housing plan
Following another meeting, Novato school trustees agree to advance a preliminary workforce housing plan.Novato, Housing News, Media, 9/11/2024Marin IJ: Novato City Council delay housing project decision to October 1
Novato City Council approved one housing project but delayed the other. Both projects are from the same developer and are AB2011 projects. This means that City Council must approve the project so long as it meets all the state requirements.Novato, 1st Street & Grant Avenue Mixed Use Project, 4th Street & Grant Avenue Mixed Use Project, Housing News, Media, 9/1/2024Marin IJ: Novato School District voted unanimously to be part of new housing coalition
Novato, Housing News, Media, 8/21/2024Marin IJ: Novato ADU modifications face scrutiny from housing group
Novato, Housing News, Media, 8/19/2024Marin IJ: Novato board endorses proposed seniors’ care home
Novato, Lodge at Novato Creek, Projects, 7/22/2024Marin IJ: Novato council deserves credit for passing mobile home rent control
Novato, Policy, Tenant Protections, 7/17/2024
San Anselmo
Marin IJ: Rent Control Will Be on the Ballot in Three Marin Jurisdictions
MEHC supports tenant protections and rent control. MEHC Says: NO on Measure I, YES on Measure K, YES on Measure O, YES on Measure NFairfax, Larkspur, San Anselmo, Housing News, Media, Policy, Tenant Protections, 9/7/2024Marin IJ: San Anselmo plans competing ballot statements on renter issues
San Anselmo, Policy, Tenant Protections, 7/25/2024
San Rafael
Marin IJ: Northgate theater closes; mall plan impact unclear
The movie theater attached to the northgate mall has decided to not renew its lease, effectively closing. This movie theater was a focal point of the Northgate Mall redevelopment housing project. The developers can utilize this new space in many ways, it is not yet clear which direction it will…San Rafael, Housing News, Media, Northgate Town Square - Northgate Mall, Projects, 11/13/2024City of San Rafael: Next Northgate Mall city council meeting will be December 2
Final two City Council meetings on the Northgate Mall project will begin December 2 at 6:00 pm. MEHC supports this project.San Rafael, Housing News, Media, Northgate Town Square - Northgate Mall, Projects, 11/1/2024Marin IJ: City determines Dominican housing project application is complete
The housing project proposed on previously owned land from Domincan University has its plans ready for review.San Rafael, Dominican Residential Development, Housing News, Media, Projects, 10/18/2024Marin IJ: San Rafael begins process of setting up sanctioned homeless encampment
San Rafael starts to set up tents and the area for a sanctioned homeless encampment.San Rafael, Homelessness, Housing News, Media, Policy, 10/20/2024Patch: San Rafael high schoolers volunteer to build tiny homes
A group of high school students in San Rafael gathered together and volunteered to build tiny homes. San Rafael, Housing News, Media, 10/8/2024SF Chronicle: San Rafael clears homeless camp, offers no housing alternative
There are not enough housing alternatives for homeless individuals forced to leave their encampments. Removing camps does not solve the issue of the housing crisis.San Rafael, Homelessness, Housing News, Media, Policy, 10/10/2024Marin IJ: Authorized homeless camp set up in San Rafael
San Rafael opens a homeless camp area that is authorized by the city.San Rafael, Homelessness, Housing News, Media, Policy, 10/5/2024Marin IJ: San Rafael creates sanctioned homeless camp
San Rafael has fenced off a site for homeless individuals to safely access security, bathrooms, and social services.San Rafael, Homelessness, Housing News, Media, Policy, 9/21/2024Marin IJ: 213 unit apartment proposed for downtown San Rafael
San Rafael, Housing News, Media, 8/30/2024Marin IJ: San Rafael apartment plan switches to seniors’ housing
San Rafael, 1515 4th Street, Projects, 7/30/2024
Sausalito
Marin IJ: Sausalito considers building software to use ODDS to protect resident views despite HCD warnings
Sausalito is considering developing a software to protect the views of residents. However, this being included in the ODDS is problematic, and HCD will likely oppose it. HCD has already sent a letter to Sausalito with concerns regarding the housing element implementation. MEHC will be monitoring this. Sausalito, Housing Element, Housing News, Media, Policy, 10/8/2024Marin IJ: Sausalito City Council plan to amend Housing Element
Sausalito is considering revising their Housing Element. This would include changes MEHC does not support, due to the removal of some housing sites. Sausalito, Housing Element, Housing News, Media, Policy, 10/4/2024Marin IJ: NIMBY Petition Filed Against the Waterstreet Project in Sausalito
NIMBY residents in Sausalito file a petition against the proposed Waterstreet housing project.Sausalito, Housing News, Media, Projects, Waterstreet project, 9/6/2024City of Sausalito: Notice of preparation: City of Sausalito amended 6th cycle housing element draft environmental impact report
Sausalito, Housing Element, Policy, 7/17/2024
Tiburon
Marin IJ: Marin judge rules against Paradise Drive in Tiburon
A Marin judge claims that the towns EIR, particularly as it concerns the Paradise Drive site in Tiburon, violates CEQA.Tiburon, Housing Element, Housing News, Media, Paradise Drive, Policy, Projects, 10/8/2024The Ark: Judge tentatively rules Tiburon housing-site review broke law
Tiburon, Housing Element, Policy, 7/24/2024
