Making Housing More Affordable

Participant Resources

The Housing Choice Voucher program is a federal government program that is administrated by the Marin Housing Authority and provides help for low-income households, elderly, and the disabled with their rent for housing located within Marin County. 


The following information for participants will help you learn more about this program and provide guidance on how to qualify, apply, and keep informed about this program. 

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Apply For Housing & Check Waitlist Status

Apply for for the housing Waiting List and check your status on the waitlist via our Resident portal at the Rent Café.

Particpant Portal
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Eligibility Requirements

Families, seniors or disabled individuals who are considered very low-income, are eligible. Please see the eligibility and application page for more information.

Eligibility Screening
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Current Open Waitlists

Get details on the current Housing Choice Voucher Open Waitlists

Current Open Waitlists
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Find Affordable Rentals

Look on our partner website AffordableHousing.com to find rentals within Marin County.

Find Affordable Rentals

Move-In Process

Learn more about the guidelines for moving into a new rental.

Move-In Process
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Transfer Process

Learn more about the transfer process of moving from one HCV rental to another.

Transfer Process
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Portability

Learn about the HUD regulations and MHA policies that govern moves within and outside MHA's jurisdiction.

Portability
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Voucher Payment Standard

Review the current payment standards set by Marin Housing Authority

Voucher Payment Standards

Housing Choice Voucher Participant FAQs

Get answers to the most frequently asked questions about the HCV program for Participants.

Participant FAQs
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