Housing News
Belvedere
The Ark: Belvedere has sent its third Housing Element draft to HCD
Following requests for more information and changes needed from HCD, Belvedere has resubmitted its Housing Element for approval.Belvedere, Housing Element, Housing News, Media, Policy, 11/20/2024
California
KQED: Wildfires worsen California's housing crisis and homelessness
California, homelessness, Homelessness, Housing News, Media, Policy, 1/15/2025Marin IJ: The refusal to build more housing in California has political implications
MEHC Intern David Newman wrote this op-ed tying together the need for more housing with the pattern of California Democrats losing constituents to Republican states due to the housing crisis.California, Housing News, Media, Written by MEHC, 12/23/2024Marin IJ: Devastating impact on homes in LA following wildfires
California, Housing News, Media, 1/10/2025Marin IJ: California Democrats want to prioritize tackling the high cost of living
California, Housing News, Media, Policy, State Legislation, 1/7/2025Marin IJ: Housing developers have been lobbying against lawmakers who want to impose new regulations
California, Housing News, Media, Policy, Tenant Protections, 12/31/2024Marin IJ: Home sales are on the rise again
California, Marin County Unincorporated, Housing News, Media, 12/28/2024SF Chronicle: Smaller household sizes drives up housing demand.
California, Housing News, Media, 12/16/2024NLIHC: House of Representatives have launched a YIMBY caucus
California, Housing News, Media, 12/9/2024New York Times: A reflection on the 2024 housing crisis, and what to expext next year
California, Housing News, Media, 12/13/2024Sightline: Lowering parking requirements can result in more housing
California, Housing News, Media, Policy, Traffic, 12/10/2024SF Standard: Election results beg the question: When will California implement more rent control?
California, Housing News, Media, Policy, State Legislation, Tenant Protections, 11/25/2024CalMatters: San Francisco is offering transportation to relocate homeless individuals
California, Homelessness, Housing News, Media, Policy, 11/26/2024CalMatters: 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, 9/11/2024
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, 11/15/2024
Fairfax
Marin IJ: MEHC disagrees with Marin IJ editorial
The Marin IJ recognizes the need for housing, the benefits of the School Street Plaza site, but opposes this project purely based on the project size and calls it “towering”. This is a mid-rise project in a downtown location. 25% of the units will be affordable, which is unusual in…Fairfax, Housing News, Media, Projects, School Street Plaza, 12/22/2024Marin IJ: NIMBY's show up again against School Street Plaza
Fairfax, Housing News, Media, Projects, School Street Plaza, 12/12/2024Marin IJ: Fairfax Town Council postpone decision on anti-camping ordinance until new members are sworn in
Following the election, there are new town council members that have yet to be seated. Due to this, the council has decided to postpone a vote on the proposed anti-camping ordinance.Fairfax, Homelessness, Housing News, Media, Policy, 11/23/2024Marin 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, 9/7/2024
Larkspur
Marin IJ: Larkspur displeased with CalHCA program failure
Larkspur, Housing News, Media, 12/9/2024SF 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, 9/7/2024
Marin County Unincorporated
Marin IJ: Hwy 37 toll considered in road widening project
Marin County Unincorporated, Housing News, Media, Policy, Traffic, 1/18/2025Point Reyes Light: Ranchers in West Marin continue uphill battle for secure housing
Marin County Unincorporated, Housing News, Media, Policy, Tenant Protections, West Marin, 1/15/2025Marin IJ: Homeless population in Marin is slowly shrinking
Marin County Unincorporated, homelessness, Homelessness, Housing News, Media, Policy, 1/16/2025Point Reyes Light: West Marin residents have until Feb 7th to apply for a seat on the county planning commission
Marin County Unincorporated, Housing News, Media, Policy, West Marin, 1/15/2025Marin IJ: Families safety and access to housing disregarded in Point Reyes
MEHC advocacy: MEHC is deeply troubled by the apparent exclusion and neglect of families residing and working on the ranches throughout this process. MEHC stands for the belief that environmentalism and healthy communities can and must coexist. The scarcity of affordable and safe housing in West Marin will force…Marin County Unincorporated, Housing News, Media, Policy, West Marin, 1/9/2025Marin IJ: NIMBYs file lawsuit against Marinwood project
MEHC fully supports the Marinwood project.Marin County Unincorporated, Housing News, Lawsuits, Marinwood Plaza, Media, Policy, Projects, 1/11/2025Marin IJ: Marin County homelessness down by 2.8%
Marin County Unincorporated, Homelessness, Housing News, Media, Policy, 1/10/2025The Ark: Marin Planning Commission uphold staff suggested revisions to housing element plans
Marin County Unincorporated, Housing Element, Housing News, Media, Policy, 12/25/2024Marin IJ: Home sales are on the rise again
California, Marin County Unincorporated, Housing News, Media, 12/28/2024Marin IJ: Planning commissioner who opposed housing in Point Reyes resigns
Marin County Unincorporated, Housing News, Media, 12/30/2024Petaluma Argus-Courier : West Marin farmworkers face possible eviction with closure of Pt. Reyes National Seashore Ranches
Marin County Unincorporated, Housing News, Media, Policy, Tenant Protections, West Marin, 12/21/2024Marin IJ: Marin County Planning Commission Agrees on Housing Element Changes
Marin County Unincorporated, Housing Element, Housing News, Media, Policy, 12/22/2024Marin IJ: Funding approved for Marinwood Project
Marin County Unincorporated, Housing News, Marinwood Plaza, Media, Projects, 12/20/2024Point Reyes Light: Bo-Linda Vista RV Park is providing temporary housing for farmworkers
Marin County Unincorporated, Housing News, Media, Policy, West Marin, 12/21/2024The Signal: Governor Newsom bought a home in Marin. What does this mean for housing?
Marin County Unincorporated, Housing News, Media, 12/13/2024Marin IJ: Tam Junction Project application filed
Marin County Unincorporated, 825 Drake Ave, Housing News, Media, Projects, 12/17/2024Marin County: Entitlements were approved for Marinwood Plaza project on 12/6
This is the first project approved under the County ministerial process.Marin County Unincorporated, Housing News, Marinwood Plaza, Media, Projects, 12/6/2024Marin IJ: Adaptive reuse is an important option for more housing
MEHC Board Members Gail Napell and Paul Jensen publish a Marin Voice on the positive housing opportunities from adaptive reuse.Marin County Unincorporated, Housing News, Media, Written by MEHC, 12/12/2024Marin IJ: NIMBYs file lawsuit against temporary housing for 60 workers in Bolinas
Marin County Unincorporated, Housing News, Media, Policy, West Marin, 11/29/2024Point Reyes Light: Resource for tenant rights in West Marin
Marin County Unincorporated, Housing News, Media, Policy, Tenant Protections, West Marin, 11/26/2024Marin IJ: Homeward Bound of Marin is recipient of $2.5M grant
Marin County Unincorporated, Novato, Housing News, Media, 11/28/2024Marin IJ: $18.3M grant for homelessness in Marin will be available next week
The Marin Board of Supervisors accepted a grant that will award $18.3M to the county to combat homelessness.Marin County Unincorporated, Homelessness, Housing News, Media, Policy, 11/21/2024Marin 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, MediaMarin IJ: Permits approved for Coast Guard Housing project
Marin County Unincorporated, Coast Guard Housing, Housing News, Media, Projects, 9/5/2024Point 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, 9/4/2024
Mill Valley
Marin IJ: Long commute to Marin cited as reason for Tam High principal resignation
Mill Valley, Housing News, Media, 1/18/2025Marin IJ: Mill Valley Planning Commissioners review new project
Mill Valley, 20 Sunnyside Avenue, Housing News, Media, Projects, 4/10/2024
Novato
Marin IJ: Homeward Bound of Marin is recipient of $2.5M grant
Marin County Unincorporated, Novato, Housing News, Media, 11/28/2024Marin IJ: Homeward Bound of Marin is ready to open 50 more homes for homeless veterans
Homeward Bound of Marin has officially opened its doors to 50 new homes for formerly homeless veterans. The organization is also celebrating its 50th anniversary.Novato, Homelessness, Housing News, Media, Policy, 11/21/2024Pacific 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, 9/11/2024
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, 9/7/2024
San Rafael
Marin IJ: San Rafael receives preliminary application for 180 unit apartment complex
San Rafael, 700 Irwin St, Housing News, Media, Projects, 1/15/2025City of San Rafael: SB330 application for 700 Irwin St
San Rafael, 700 Irwin St, Housing News, Media, ProjectsMarin IJ: New San Rafael housing project would provide 189 apartments
San Rafael, 1230 Fifth Ave, Housing News, Media, Projects, 1/1/2025City of San Rafael: Project plans for 700 Irwin St
San Rafael, 700 Irwin St, Housing News, Media, ProjectsMSN: Marin Board of Supervisors approve $450k grant for affordable apartment complex
San Rafael, Housing News, Media, 12/12/2024Marin 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, 9/21/2024
Sausalito
Marin IJ: Donated home in Sausalito will be restricted to low-income housing
Sausalito, Housing News, Media, 1/11/2025Marin 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, 10/4/2024
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, 10/8/2024
