Community Development Agency
The Community Development Agency is dedicated to promoting, protecting,
and advancing healthy, safe, and equitable communities.
Contact us by phone or email at:
Building & Safety: (415) 473-6550
Planning: (415) 473-6269
Code Compliance: (415) 473-6269
Environmental Health Services: (415) 473-6907
Please note: The Customer Service Counter will be closed on April 6 at 3:30pm
CDA is dedicated to promoting, protecting, and advancing healthy, safe, and equitable communities.
Building & Safety
Ensures that buildings are constructed safely by reviewing Building Permit applications and inspecting construction projects.
Environmental Health Services
Protects the public from potential health and safety risks from septic systems and water wells as well as at food facilities, public swimming pools, body art facilities, medical waste and solid waste facilities.
Planning
Promotes sustainability by regulating land use and real estate development.
Sustainability
Runs the green building, green business, energy efficiency, solar energy, and climate protection programs.
Environmental Review
Oversees and coordinates the environmental review for all County agencies and departments.
Housing
Manages Marin County's affordable housing activities and works to remove barriers to the creation of new affordable housing.
Federal Grants
Supports housing, community facilities, and human service projects serving low-income residents.
Mapping
Creates digital maps tied to databases and analyzes geographic information.
Code Compliance
Investigates complaints and resolves violations of planning, building and environmental health codes.