Be part of the solution for Marin County's housing needs. Explore our resources and guidance to create new housing options.
Affordable housing
- What is affordable housing Learn more about how affordable housing is created and who is eligible.
- Fees and policies Learn about the affordable housing policies and fees that may apply to your residential or commercial project.
- Community Land Trust Network of Marin A partnership with the San Francisco Community Land Trust to create permanently affordable housing for low- and moderate-income households in Marin.
- New and upcoming projects Learn about new affordable housing projects in our community.
- New housing progress See our progress in creating new housing across income levels in unincorporated Marin.
Emergency temporary housing
Accessory dwelling units (ADUs)
- What is an ADU Learn about the benefits of Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) and the design, building and planning process.
- ADU fee waiver program Reduce County fees for your ADU project.
- ADU Legalization Program A legalization program for unpermitted ADUs and JADUs constructed before January 1, 2020.
- ADUMarin resources The ADUMarin website contains a variety of resources, including sample floor plans and one-on-one consults.
Two-unit developments and lot splits (SB 9)
- Two-unit developments and lot splits (SB 9) Senate Bill 9 (SB 9) is a California State Law that changes density limits in single-family zones and makes it easier to apply for a lot split or two-unit development.
- SB 9 property eligibility map Use our mapping tool to preliminarily identify if your parcel is eligible for SB 9 in unincorporated Marin.
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Housing and Grants
The Housing and Community Investments Division expands and improves housing options in Marin County through policy and funding.
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Renting in Marin
Learn more about rights and responsibilities when renting in Marin County.
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Funding for projects
Learn about funding opportunities for nonprofits working on affordable housing, community infrastructure and public service projects.
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Planning for housing in the future
Learn more about our initiatives to plan for more housing in the future.