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Marin IJ: Senate Bill 79 will streamline multi-family housing near public transitCalifornia, Housing News, Media, Policy, State Legislation, 6/4/2025
Marin IJ: CalHome funding is needed to tackle housing crisis in CaliforniaCalifornia, Housing News, Media, Policy, State Legislation, 5/29/2025
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

Marin IJ: School Street Plaza project application for 243 apartments officially submittedFairfax, Housing News, Media, Projects, School Street Plaza, 5/16/2025

Marin IJ: Larkspur pulls out of involvement with CalCHALarkspur, Housing News, Media, 4/20/2025

North Bay Business Journal : Multi-unit small scale housing is needed in MarinMarin County Unincorporated, Housing News, Media, 6/3/2025
Marin IJ: County Planning Commissioners postpone review of Lucas Valley projectMarin County Unincorporated, 1501 Lucas Valley Rd, Housing News, Media, Projects, 5/30/2025
Point Reyes Light: Ranch tenants in West Marin still face many uncertaintiesMarin County Unincorporated, Housing News, Media, Policy, West Marin, 5/21/2025
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 IJ: Homeward Bound opens new facilityNovato, Homeward Bound Workforce & Veteran Housing, Housing News, Media, Projects, 6/6/2025
Marin IJ: A group of nonprofits have urged Novato to improve tenant protectionsNovato, Housing News, Media, Policy, Tenant Protections, 5/27/2025
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

Marin IJ: San Anselmo approves plans for older and disabled residentsSan Anselmo, Housing News, Media, 6/5/2025

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