West Marin Resources

Questions about building permits, community planning, road closures, public safety, emergency response, and more? 

County Services Closer to Home makes it easier for residents in West Marin to access services without needing to travel to the Civic Center in San Rafael.  

Residents can meet in person with staff from the Community Development Agency, Department of Public Works, District Attorney, Public Defender, and Probation to get help, ask questions, and receive updates. The Office of the County Executive will be available to direct individuals who are unclear about which department to contact regarding their questions. 

Check the County Calendar for updates about special guests. 

Details:

Monthly, Second Wednesday 
2:00 PM to 6:00 PM
West Marin Health and Human Services Center, 
1 6th Street, Point Reyes Station, CA 94952

West Marin Connect is a collaborative effort between the County of Marin (Office of the County Executive and Supervisor Rodoni), the Workforce Alliance of the North Bay, and West Marin Fund to bring all types of services to West Marin residents. The first event was held in September of 2025, and focused on the areas of housing information, employment, and social services. Please visit the County Calendar and search under workshops for more information to learn about upcoming events.  

Are you a job seeker looking for a new employment opportunity or a West Marin based employer hoping to advertise an open position? Check out the West Marin Jobs Hub!

The County of Marin is a proud partner of the West Marin Jobs hub, brought to residents of West Marin in coordination with the West Marin Fund and the Workforce Alliance of the North Bay. The Jobs hub is a free resource for both job seekers and employers that works to connect residents with local job opportunities. 

The County of Marin has been working diligently to identify solutions to the housing crisis that has affected West Marin residents for many years. In 2023, a study was commissioned by the Committee for Housing Agricultural Workers and Their Families, a group formed by the County of Marin, Marin Community Foundation and West Marin Fund in response to this crisis, which determined that West Marin needs approximately 1000 new housing units to accommodate the areas affordable housing needs. In response to this report as well as the closure of the ranches at Point Reyes National Seashore, which increased the visibility of West Marin's housing needs, the County enacted the Shelter Crisis Declaration and has been working alongside the Community Land Trust Association of West Marin (CLAM) and other local partners to fund housing solutions for West Marin residents.

Shelter Crisis Declaration

In March of 2025, the Marin County Board of Supervisors adopted the Shelter Crisis Declaration, which applies in the unincorporated areas of Marin, included West Marin. This declaration allows for expediting the building of temporary emergency housing, such as tiny homes, mobile homes, or other types of shelter lacking a permanent foundation. Find more information here on CDA's webpage regarding the Declaration. 

Building Long Term Permanent Affordable Units

CLAM has identified scattered sites throughout West Marin that will allow them to develop over 100 new affordable units in the next few years. Through the County's Affordable Housing Trust Fund and Measure W dollars, the County has invested in CLAM's efforts to redevelop, build, or purchase new housing that will remain affordable. Some of these investments include the 6th and B street lot, 55/65 Second Street in Point Reyes, and a site in Olema.