Housing News
California
- Vox: Small building code changes could lower the cost of multi-family housing.Currently, the US and Canada are alone in the world in requiring that apartment buildings over 3 stories have two stairway exits. This makes small apartment buildings (4-6 stories or with small floor plates) very inefficient and expensive to build, as two exits requires a hallway through the building. This…California, Housing News, Media, Policy, Single stair buildings, 5/8/2025
- Marin IJ: Trump administration plans to cut Section 8 voucher funding, which over 2,000 Marin residents rely on for housingCalifornia, Homelessness, Housing News, Media, Policy, Tenant Protections, 5/17/2025
- CalMatters: Trump administrations proposed budget would hurt housing programsCalifornia, Housing News, Media, 5/5/2025
- BDC: Some California cities are adopting single stair building code changesCalifornia, Housing News, Media, Policy, Single stair buildings, 3/26/2025
- LA City: Los Angeles City Council adopts single stair building codeCalifornia, Housing News, Media, Policy, Single stair buildings, 4/2/2025
- Marin IJ: The largest nationwide rental assistance program might lose fundingCalifornia, Housing News, Media, Policy, Tenant Protections, 4/21/2025
- SF Chronicle: Fire safety and architecture can be improved with a simple code changeCalifornia, Housing News, Media, Policy, Single stair buildings, 2/14/2023
- Pew: Small single stair buildings are safeCalifornia, Housing News, Media, Policy, Single stair buildings, 2/27/2025
- Marin IJ: It takes too long to build housing in California, which drives up the costCalifornia, Housing News, Media, 4/18/2025
- Business Journal: California can learn how to tackle housing crisis from metro areas in other statesCalifornia, Housing News, Media, 4/10/2025
- CalMatters: Homeless shelters will not solve the issue of homelessness, affordable housing and rent assistance programs willCalifornia, Homelessness, Housing News, Media, Policy, 3/25/2025
- CalMatters: National rental assistance program is running out of money, putting tenants at riskCalifornia, Homelessness, Housing News, Media, Policy, 3/18/2025
- SV Home: The housing crisis deserves more attention and urgent supportCalifornia, Housing News, Media, 3/12/2025
- Marin IJ: President Trump stalls $60M in funding for affordable housingCalifornia, Housing News, Media
- Marin IJ: Two bills could strengthen mobile home protections; AB456 and AB806California, Housing News, Media, Policy, State Legislation, 2/23/2025
- Marin IJ: Proposal for a $10B affordable housing bond is back in the California AssemblyCalifornia, Housing News, Media, Policy, State Legislation, 2/19/2025
- CalMatters: A possible barrier to ADUs? HOA neighborhoodsCalifornia, Housing News, Media, 2/21/2025
- LA Times: Updated fire-hazard maps are released in CaliforniaCalifornia, Housing News, Media, 2/9/2025
- CalMatters: Governor Newsom passes rent cap for LA residents of areas impacted by firesCalifornia, Housing News, Media, Policy, State Legislation, 2/4/2025
- CalMatters: Alarming anti-homelessness ordinance set to be reviewed in FremontCalifornia, Homelessness, Housing News, Media, Policy, 2/4/2025
- Cal Matters: Why California Keeps Putting Homes Where Fires BurnCalifornia, 1/16/2025
Corte Madera
- Marin IJ: Corte Madera rejects appeal against 240 Tamal Vista Blvd projectCorte Madera, 240 Tamal Vista Blvd, Housing News, Media, Projects, 5/16/2025
- Marin IJ: Appeal against 240 Tamal Vista Blvd project in Corte Madera is filedCorte Madera, 240 Tamal Vista Blvd, Housing News, Media, Projects, 5/8/2025
- Marin IJ: 240 Tamal Vista Blvd approved by Corte Madera Planning CommissionCorte Madera, 240 Tamal Vista Blvd, Housing News, Media, Projects, 4/24/2025
- Marin IJ: Corte Madera rejects condo opportunity for affordable housing for staffCorte Madera, Housing News, Media
- Marin IJ: Corte Madera Board Evaluates 99-Apartment ProposalCorte Madera, 240 Tamal Vista Blvd, 1/29/2025
Fairfax
- Marin IJ: School Street Plaza project application for 243 apartments officially submittedFairfax, Housing News, Media, Projects, School Street Plaza, 5/16/2025
Larkspur
Marin County Unincorporated
- Marin IJ: Marin County needs an affordable housing funding measureMarin County Unincorporated, Housing News, Media, 5/19/2025
- Marin IJ: Marin County 2026 budget includes $20.4 million for affordable housing investmentsMarin County Unincorporated, Housing News, Media, 5/22/2025
- Marin IJ: Marin County budget announcedMarin County Unincorporated, Housing News, Media, 5/9/2025
- Marin IJ: San Rafael Board of Education votes to move forward with Oak Hill projectMarin County Unincorporated, Housing News, Media, Oak Hill, Projects, 4/23/2025
- Marin IJ: Housing for formerly homeless individuals opens in Canal neighborhoodMarin County Unincorporated, 3301 Kerner Blvd Project Homekey, Housing News, Media, Projects, 4/25/2025
- Marin IJ: Housing proposal in West Marin faces hurdles from County and Coastal CommissionMarin County Unincorporated, Housing News, Media, Policy, West Marin, 4/21/2025
- Point Reyes Light: There is a proposal for a senior care center in Pt. ReyesMarin County Unincorporated, Housing News, Media, Policy, West Marin, 4/23/2025
- Marin IJ: College of Marin agrees to move forward with Oak Hill financing plansMarin County Unincorporated, Housing News, Media, MEHC Quoted, Oak Hill, Projects, 4/18/2025
- SF Yimby: $9.5M in funding approved for Coast Guard housing projectMarin County Unincorporated, Coast Guard Housing, Housing News, Media, Projects, 4/12/2025
- Marin IJ: County votes to move forward with Oak Hill financing plansMarin County Unincorporated, Housing News, Media, Oak Hill, Projects, 4/16/2025
- Point Reyes Light: Residents of Martinelli ranch still have nowhere to goMarin County Unincorporated, Housing News, Media, Policy, Tenant Protections, West Marin, 4/16/2025
- Point Reyes Light: Congress continues probe into West Marin settlementMarin County Unincorporated, Housing News, Media, Policy, West Marin, 4/16/2025
- Marin IJ: Golden Gate Village restoration planned for JanuaryMarin County Unincorporated, Housing News, Media, 4/17/2025
- Point Reyes Light: Large subdivision project proposed in West Marin faces set backMarin County Unincorporated, Housing News, Media, Policy, West Marin, 4/16/2025
- SF Gate: Rooted in Marin outreach sessions allow residents to express concerns and discuss possible solutions to the housing crisisMarin County Unincorporated, Homelessness, Housing News, Media, Policy, 4/10/2025
- Marin IJ: Coalition formed to support the prosperity of the Canal neighborhoodMarin County Unincorporated, Housing News, Media, 4/13/2025
- Marin IJ: A congressional committee launches investigation into West Marin settlementMarin County Unincorporated, Housing News, Media, Policy, West Marin, 4/11/2025
- Marin IJ: Board of Supervisors approve allocation of $9.39M for Coast Guard housingMarin County Unincorporated, Coast Guard Housing, Housing News, Media, Projects, 3/29/2025
- Marin IJ: Canal Alliance CEO supports the Oak Hill projectMarin County Unincorporated, Housing News, Media, Oak Hill, Projects, 3/26/2025
- Marin IJ: Marin is not building housing fast enoughMarin County Unincorporated, Housing Element, Housing News, Media, Policy, 3/29/2025
- Marin IJ: The financing plan for Oak Hill is a great solutionMarin County Unincorporated, Housing News, Media, Oak Hill, Projects, 3/26/2025
- North Bay Business Journal : Marin should continue to push to redevelop buildings to residential housingMarin County Unincorporated, Housing News, Media, 3/28/2025
- Marin IJ: Oak Hill housing project is needed for teachers in MarinMarin County Unincorporated, Housing News, Media, Oak Hill, Projects, Written by MEHC, 3/21/2025
- Marin IJ: Board of Supervisors allocate $2.4M for affordable housingMarin County Unincorporated, Housing News, Media, 3/16/2025
- SF Yimby: Plans are beginning for 150 Shoreline HighwayMarin County Unincorporated, 150 Shoreline Highway, Housing News, Media, Projects, 3/21/2025
- Marin IJ: Congress approval of GOP spending bill results in funding cut to Oak HillMarin County Unincorporated, Housing News, Media, Oak Hill, Projects, 3/21/2025
- Marin IJ: NIMBY group drops baseless lawsuit against the Marinwood Plaza projectMarin County Unincorporated, Housing News, Lawsuits, Marinwood Plaza, Media, Policy, Projects, 3/15/2025
- Marin IJ: Big housing win! Marin Board of Supervisors approve emergency shelter ordinancesMarin County Unincorporated, Housing News, Media, Policy, Tenant Protections, West Marin, 3/11/2025
- Marin IJ: Marin extends fee reductions to incentivize the development of ADUsMarin County Unincorporated, Housing News, Media, 3/12/2025
- Marin IJ: We must approve the Oak Hill housing project, our educators deserve itMarin County Unincorporated, Housing News, Media, Oak Hill, Projects, Written by MEHC
- Patch: Board of Supervisors amend countywide planMarin County Unincorporated, Housing News, Media
- Point Reyes Light: New Planning Commissioner representing West Marin is sworn inMarin County Unincorporated, Housing News, Media, Policy, West Marin
- Rooted in Marin: Rooted in Marin releases report on anti-displacementThis is a thorough report with great data on the causes of displacement, as well as a review of current anti-displacement policies and their effectiveness. Marin County Unincorporated, Homelessness, Housing News, Learn, Media, Policy
- Marin IJ: Lawsuit is filed against the National Park Service for their involvement in displacing West Marin ranchersMarin County Unincorporated, Housing News, Lawsuits, Media, Policy, West Marin, 2/21/2025
- Marin IJ: Board of Supervisors approve splitting 825 Drake units with 150 Shoreline projectMarin County Unincorporated, 150 Shoreline Highway, 825 Drake Ave, Housing News, Media, Projects, 2/11/2025
- Marin IJ: People with disabilities deserve more accessible, affordable housingMarin County Unincorporated, Housing News, Media, Written by MEHC, 2/3/2025
- Point Reyes Light: West Marin ranch residents continue to speak out against unjust housing crisisMarin County Unincorporated, Housing News, Media, Policy, Tenant Protections, West Marin, 2/5/2025
- Marin IJ: Ranchers excluded from legal conversations about their housing in West MarinMarin County Unincorporated, Housing News, Media, Policy, West Marin, 2/10/2025
- Pacific Sun: Board of Supervisors approves moving housing units from 825 Drake to 150 ShorelineMarin County Unincorporated, 150 Shoreline Highway, 825 Drake Ave, Housing News, Media, Projects, 2/12/2025
- Marin IJ: Offshoot project from 825 Drake will face county supervisorsMarin County Unincorporated, 150 Shoreline Highway, Housing News, Media, Projects, 2/6/2025
- Marin IJ: Former Mill Valley City Councilmember advocates for restrictions on state housing mandates.MEHC note: California housing laws already exempt very high fire risk areas and projects with objective health and safety issuesMarin County Unincorporated, Housing News, Media, 2/7/2025
- Point Reyes Light: Losing housing for ranchworkers will impact the schoolsMarin County Unincorporated, Housing News, Media, Policy, Tenant Protections, West Marin, 2/5/2025
- Marin County: Funds Available for Nonprofits Assisting Marin's HouseholdsAn annual funding opportunity is now open for developers and nonprofits considering projects focused on the creation of affordable housing, community infrastructure and other services in Marin County – especially those designed to assist local lower-income households. All told, $3.6 million is on the table. Local agencies have until 5…Marin County Unincorporated, BAHFA, Policy, 1/22/2025
- Catholic Charities: St. Vincent's School For Boys Housing Develop - Request For ProposalsThis is the biggest opportunity site on the Marin County Housing Element.Marin County Unincorporated, Housing Element, Policy, 1/10/2025
- Marin IJ: NIMBY lawsuit is a stain on MarinwoodWritten by MEHC board member Steve Saxe.Marin County Unincorporated, Advocacy, Housing News, Lawsuits, Marinwood Plaza, Media, Policy, Projects, Written by MEHC, 1/22/2025
- The Ark: Marin County will consider emergency housing for West Marin ranchersMarin County Unincorporated, Housing News, Media, Policy, West Marin, 1/22/2025
Mill Valley
- Marin IJ: Mill Valley unanimously approves funds for Mt. Tam Community Land TrustMill Valley, Housing News, Media, 5/23/2025
- Marin IJ: 43 apartments and a 54-room residential care center proposed in Mill ValleyMill Valley, Housing News, Media, Projects, Redwood Highway Frontage Road, 2/23/2025
- Marin IJ: Mill Valley Commission Approves 5 Townhome Project DowntownMill Valley, 20 Sunnyside Ave, 1/29/2025
Novato
- Marin IJ: Mobile home residents deserve ownership over their communityMEHC supports the resident-owned plans for this site.Novato, Housing News, Media
- Marin IJ: Novato City Council approve Builder's Remedy project that will build 66 homesNovato, Housing News, Media, Projects, Wood Hollow Residences, 5/14/2025
- Marin IJ: Novato School District continues to consider its workforce housing plansNovato, Housing News, Media, 5/5/2025
- NBC Bay Area: Board of Supervisors vote to approve loan for Habitat for Humanity project in NovatoNovato, Habitat Redwood Blvd, Housing News, Media, Projects, 4/12/2025
- Marin IJ: Habitat for Humanity affordable housing project in Novato gets $1MNovato, Habitat Redwood Blvd, Housing News, Media, Projects, 3/14/2025
- Marin IJ: Despite public outrage, Novato shuts down its "Camp Compassion" for homeless individualsNovato, Homelessness, Housing News, Media, Policy, 2/14/2025
San Rafael
- Marin IJ: 930 Irwin Street project is approvedSan Rafael, 930 Irwin Street, Housing News, Media, Projects, 5/16/2025
- Marin IJ: San Rafael sees an increase in housing project proposalsSan Rafael, Housing News, Media, 5/17/2025
- Marin IJ: 700 Irwin Street project in San Rafael is increased to 200 apartmentsSan Rafael, 700 Irwin St, Housing News, Media, Projects, 5/10/2025
- Marin IJ: San Rafael bans camping in all parks, with no alternative offeredSan Rafael, Homelessness, Housing News, Media, Policy, 4/22/2025
- Marin IJ: San Rafael voted 3-1 to ban camping in all city parksSan Rafael, Homelessness, Housing News, Media, Policy, 4/9/2025
- Marin IJ: San Rafael eyes Terra Linda property for purchaseSan Rafael, 350 Merrydale Town Home Development, Projects, 3/30/2025
Sausalito
- Marin IJ: Sausalito City Council votes to remove affordable inclusionary unit requirements in low-density projectsSausalito, Housing News, Media, 5/11/2025
- Marin IJ: Sausalito did not meet the April 1 deadline to submit annual housing progress report; City is behind on housing goalsSausalito, Housing Element, Housing News, Media, Policy, 4/18/2025
- SF Chronicle: Sausalito could be California's biggest NIMBY citySausalito, Housing Element, Housing News, Media, Policy, Projects, Waterstreet project, 3/14/2025
- Marin IJ: Sausalito needs to introduce ballot initiatives to comply with Housing Element plansSausalito, Housing Element, Housing News, Media, Policy, 1/23/2025
