Find Housing
Our goal is to assist low and moderate-income residents of Marin County to secure and maintain high quality affordable housing.
To help achieve this goal, Marin Housing authority provides several programs to help Marin County residents with getting affordable housing. The links below provide more detailed information about the housing programs that are operated by Marin Housing Authority.
Marin Housing Authority Housing Programs and Options
Marin County Housing Programs and Options
Marin Housing Authority Programs and Options
Marin Housing Authority Housing Programs and Options
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Housing Choice Voucher ProgramList Item 1
The Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program (formerly known as Section 8) provides assistance to very low-income Marin County individual residents and families to enable them to afford decent, safe, and sanitary housing in the private rental housing market.
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Find Affordable Rental Housing on AffordableHousing.comList Item 2
Find available rental listings on AffordableHousing.com which takes you off the MarinHousing,org website. These listings are available to potential HCV tenants looking for housing in the private market. *When you click on the link it will open up on to another tab in your browser if you are using a desktop.
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Public Housing ProgramList Item 3
MHA manages the Public Housing program for the County of Marin and assists familes by providing affordable housing which are rented out to eligible tenants at affordable rates.
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Apply for HCV or Public HousingList Item 4
You can apply for HCV waitlists or Public Housing at our Rent at our Rent Café Resident Portal.
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Below Market Rate (BMR) Homeownership Program
The BMR Homeownership program offers low and moderate-income , first-time homebuyers the opportunity to purchase specified condominium units in Marin County at less than market value.
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Mortgage Credit Certificate Homeownership Program
The Marin County Mortgage Credit Certificate (“MCC”) Program offers a valuable Federal Income Tax Credit for eligible First-Time Homebuyers who are interested in buying a home in Marin County.
Marin County Housing Programs and Options
Marin County Programs and Options
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The Redwoods - A Community of Seniors
The Redwoods, A Community of Seniors (The Redwoods) in Mill Valley, CA. Check for any waitlists and openings.
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Other Affordable Housing Options In Marin CountyList Item 1
These properties are owned and operated by non profit housing organizations who receive subsidies in exchange for providing rental units for low income persons. Please contact each property for specific information about rents and income limits.
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Affordable Housing in San Rafael CaliforniaList Item 2
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Marin County Affordable Apartments in Private DevelopmentsList Item 3
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Born to Age: A Directory for Older Adults - Marin and Sonoma Counties 2018
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Novato Senior Housing, Resources & Services
City of Novato website with available senior housing and resources
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More Resources
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Marin Community Resource Guide
Marin Housing Authority
4020 Civic Center Drive
San Rafael CA 94903
Phone: (415) 491-2525
Maintenance: (415) 390-2094
Fax: (415) 472-2186
TDD: (800) 735-2929
Marin Housing's Main office lobby hours are Monday through Thursday 10 am to 4:30 pm. All in-person meetings are by appointment only, please email or call 415-491-2525 to schedule an appointment.
