How to Apply
To apply, complete and submit your Affordable Housing Fund application through the County of Marin’s Neighborly Participant Portal. Be sure to include all required attachments for your project type (rehabilitation, acquisition/new construction, or supplemental materials).
You may use the same application form to apply for Affordable Housing Fund (AHF) or Measure W funding. Please select the correct funding source when starting your application.
Need help? Download the Neighborly Affordable Housing Fund & Measure W Application Guide (PDF) for step-by-step instructions on creating an account, uploading files, and submitting your application.
Application Attachments
- Project Budget
- Any additional supporting materials
Applicant and co-applicant organizational attachments (as applicable)
- Current year's operating budget
- Organizational budget
- Financial statements for last three years (audited preferred)
- Board of Directors
- IRS Tax Exemption letter
Project materials
- Pro forma, including:
- Rent roll (if applicable)
- Performance schedule
- Acquisition/construction sources and uses
- Permanent sources and uses
- Completed 1-year operating budget and 20-year cash flow
- Documentation of site control (e.g. purchase contract, option to purchase, grant deed)
- Memorandum of understanding between co-applicants or borrower and development consultant (if applicable)
- Board Resolution that authorizes site acquisition and application for funds (if entity’s governing body is a board)
- Appraisal (including Fair Market Value and Value with Regard to Restrictions)
- Preliminary Title Report
- Capital Needs Assessment
- Architectural Drawings
- Property Inspection Reports
- Survey and Analysis of Building Systems
- Phase I Environmental Site Assessment
- Phase II Environmental Site Assessment
- Copies of applications for other funding and commitment letters
- Affirmative Marketing Plan (County template available)
- Tenant Income Certification Forms
- Proposed Temporary Relocation Plan
Eligibility and Requirements
Review our Affordable Housing Fund Guidelines page for more information.
Templates
You can use our project budget template for your Marin Affordable Housing Fund application.
We can also provide a pro forma template. To request a template, get in contact with us by email or phone (415) 473-7309, CA Relay 711.