Status of Programs

(Complete.) Planners developed and routinely consult a Housing Element layer in the County’s Geographic Information Systems (GIS) application for planning and land management; the Housing Element layer identifies the location of and expresses minimum densities for sites listed in the Site Inventory.

(Complete.) Planners routinely consult a Housing Element layer in the County’s Geographic Information Systems (GIS) application for planning and land management; the Housing Element layer identifies the location of and expresses minimum densities for sites listed in the Site Inventory.

(Complete.) Planners routinely consult a Housing Element layer in the County’s Geographic Information Systems (GIS) application for planning and land management; the Housing Element layer identifies the location of and expresses minimum densities for sites listed in the Site Inventory.

(Complete.) Planners routinely consult a Housing Element layer in the County’s Geographic Information Systems (GIS) application for planning and land management; the Housing Element layer identifies the location of and expresses minimum densities for sites listed in the Site Inventory.

(Complete.) Planners routinely consult a Housing Element layer in the County’s Geographic Information Systems (GIS) application for planning and land management; the Housing Element layer identifies the location of and expresses minimum densities for sites listed in the Site Inventory

Currently implementing.

Currently implementing.

(Postponed.) Program is postponed until approximately 2020 to combine implementation with research and findings from the County's Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing (AFFH) analysis which has been deferred by HUD.

Not started.

Not started.

(Complete, on-going). Staff leverages the County's position as a funder of local, affordable housing development to advocate for the provision of extremely-low-income and special needs housing.

Through the 2021 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) allocation process, the County Affordable Housing Trust Fund, Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA), and Measure W funding the County dedicated $531,632 towards rehabilitation activities supporting 93 units of family housing across four development projects, including special needs individuals; $268,392 to support rehabilitation of three affordable senior housing developments that currently serves some individuals with special needs. In addition, investments have been made to support new units including - $500,000 towards the development of a new affordable housing complex for older adults, including special needs individuals; $1,445,582 for the new construction of two developments providing 82 units of permanent supportive housing for veterans and formerly homeless; and $936,424 to support the creation of 165 new affordable family units across two developments which will serve some individuals with special needs.

(Complete, on-going). Staff leverages the County's position as a funder of local, affordable housing development to advocate for the provision of extremely-low-income and special needs housing.

Through the 2020 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) allocation process, the Housing Trust Fund, and Measure W funding the County dedicated $763,732 towards rehabilitation activities supporting 107 units of  family housing across six development projects, including special needs individuals; $21,810 to support rehabilitation of an affordable senior housing development that currently serves some individuals with special needs; $396,371 towards the development of a new affordable housing complex for older adults, including special needs individuals; and $30,922 towards home access modifications to allow people with disabilities to maintain living in their homes.

(Complete, on-going). Staff leverages the County's position as a funder of local, affordable housing development to advocate for the provision of extremely-low-income and special needs housing.

Through the 2019 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) allocation process and the Housing Trust Fund, the County dedicated $500,000 towards rehabilitation activities supporting a 54 unit family housing development, including special needs individuals; $32,175 to support rehabilitation of an affordable senior housing development that currently serves some individuals with special needs; $283,684 towards the development of a new affordable housing complex for older adults, including special needs individuals; $532,243 towards the development of a mixed use development that will provide 24 units of housing for youth aging out of foster care, homeless mothers and families, communities facing trauma and substance use.

(Complete, on-going.) Staff leverages the County's position as a funder of local, affordable housing development to advocate for the provision of extremely-low-income and special needs housing. Staff have coordinated with County Health and Human Services to develop a Request for Proposal for $1,418,973 of Mental Health Services Act funds to encourage the generation of projects that create new housing opportunities for individuals with serious mental illness. Through the Spring 2017 CDBG and HOME allocation process, the County dedicated $50,000 towards the rehabilitation of an emergency shelter for victims of domestic violence; $75,350 towards capital improvements and rehabilitation of housing for individuals with developmental disabilities; $527,406 towards the development of a new, affordable senior housing complex; and $23,379 towards rehabilitation of an affordable, senior housing development that currently serves some individuals with special needs.

Currently implementing.

Currently implementing.

(Complete, on-going.) Small group homes, defined as those with six or fewer residents, are permitted by right in all residential zoning districts. Large group homes, defined as those with at least seven residents, may apply for a conditional use permit in any residential zoning district.

(Complete, on-going.) Small group homes, defined as those with six or fewer residents, are permitted by right in all residential zoning districts. Large group homes, defined as those with at least seven residents, may apply for a conditional use permit in any residential zoning district.

(Complete, on-going.) Small group homes, defined as those with six or fewer residents, are permitted by right in all residential zoning districts. Large group homes, defined as those with at least seven residents, may apply for a conditional use permit in any residential zoning district.

(Complete, on-going.) Small group homes, defined as those with six or fewer residents, are permitted by right in all residential zoning districts. Large group homes, defined as those with at least seven residents, may apply for a conditional use permit in any residential zoning district.

Currently implementing.

Currently implementing.

(Complete, on-going.) Consistent with guidance from HUD on the County’s Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing (AFFH) obligations, staff actively encourages development of affordable, multifamily housing opportunities for families with children and larger households in areas of opportunity. The County also supports the creation of housing opportunities for families with children and larger households through its non-discrimination and affirmative marketing policies (see response to program 2.h, "require non-discrimination clauses").

The County prioritizes rental housing for families when making funding recommendations for HOME and CDBG funds. Additionally, program goals for Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) funds were approved by the PSC in 2021 to include family housing. In 2021, the County allocated funding for the development, rehab, or acquisition of 258 units of family housing using Housing Trust, CDBG and HOME, PLHA and Measure W funds.

(Complete, on-going.) Consistent with guidance from HUD on the County’s Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing (AFFH) obligations, staff actively encourages development of affordable, multifamily housing opportunities for families with children and larger households in areas of opportunity. The County also supports the creation of housing opportunities for families with children and larger households through its non-discrimination and affirmative marketing policies (see response to program 2.h, "require non-discrimination clauses").

The County prioritizes rental housing for families when making funding recommendations for HOME and CDBG funds. In 2020, the County allocated funding for the development, rehab, or acquisition of 194 units of family housing using Housing Trust, CDBG and HOME funds.

(Complete, on-going.) Consistent with guidance from HUD on the County’s Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing (AFFH) obligations, staff actively encourages development of affordable, multifamily housing opportunities for families with children and larger households in areas of opportunity. The County also supports the creation of housing opportunities for families with children and larger households through its non-discrimination and affirmative marketing policies (see response to program 2.h, "require non-discrimination clauses").

The County prioritizes rental housing for families when making funding recommendations for HOME and CDBG funds. In 2019, the County funded the development, rehab or acquisition of 143 units of family housing using Housing Trust, CDBG and HOME funds.

(Currently implementing.)

(Currently implementing.)

(Complete, on-going.) When appropriate, Housing and Federal Grants staff coordinate housing and service funding opportunities with Health and Human Services (HHS) staff. Since the start of COVID-19 and subsequent shelter-in-place orders, Housing and Federal Grants staff have worked very closely with HHS staff in direct pandemic housing response around Marin’s emergency motels, rental assistance and Homekey programs.

Also see response to program 2.e, “support efforts to house the homeless.”

(Complete, on-going.) When appropriate, Housing and Federal Grants staff coordinate housing and service funding opportunities with Health and Human Services (HHS) staff. Since the start of COVID-19 and subsequent shelter-in-place orders, Housing and Federal Grants staff have worked very closely with HHS staff in direct pandemic housing response around Marin’s emergency motels, rental assistance and Homekey programs.

Also see response to program 2.e, “support efforts to house the homeless.”

(Complete, on-going.) When appropriate, Housing and Federal Grants staff coordinate housing and service funding opportunities with Health and Human Services (HHS) staff. HHS and the Housing and Federal Grants staff collaborated on a series of community meetings this summer focused on the CDBG/HOME Consolidated Plan, Mental Health and Substance Abuse and the Mental Health Services Act at five locations across the County.

Also see response to program 2.e, “support efforts to house the homeless.”

(Complete, on-going.) When appropriate, Housing and Federal Grants staff coordinate housing and service funding opportunities with Health and Human Services (HHS) staff. Also see response to program 2.e, “support efforts to house the homeless.”

(Complete, on-going.) When appropriate, Housing and Federal Grants staff coordinate housing and service funding opportunities with Health and Human Services (HHS) staff. Also see response to program 2.e, “support efforts to house the homeless.”

Currently implementing.

Currently implementing.

(Complete, on-going.) The Housing and Federal Grants Division participates as a voting member in bimonthly Homeless Policy Steering Committee (HPSC) meetings. Staff also participate in Opening Doors, an organization which seeks to strategically align broad stakeholder groups in the creation of more affordable housing units across Marin jurisdictions, with a focus on solving chronic homelessness. Key partners – including Marin County Health and Human Services (HHS), Marin Housing Authority (MHA), the Marin County CDA, Marin cities and towns, service providers, and philanthropic donors – meet quarterly to ensure alignment of services and funding.

In 2021, staff participated in selecting a developer partner and evaluating possible locations for a second Homekey application. A site was identified, and an application was submitted. As of December 31, 2021 an award has not been made for the project.

(Complete, on-going.) The Housing and Federal Grants Division participates as a voting member in bimonthly Homeless Policy Steering Committee (HPSC) meetings. Staff also participate in Opening Doors, an organization which seeks to strategically align broad stakeholder groups in the creation of more affordable housing units across Marin jurisdictions, with a focus on solving chronic homelessness. Key partners – including Marin County Health and Human Services (HHS), Marin Housing Authority (MHA), the Marin County CDA, Marin cities and towns, service providers, and philanthropic donors – meet quarterly to ensure alignment of services and funding.

In 2020, local match funds of  $2,395,000 were used to leverage $9,214,948 in State Homekey funding to acquire a former motel and commercial building to create 63 units of interim housing which will be converted to permanent supportive housing with wraparound services earmarked for individual who have recently experienced homelessness.

(Complete, on-going.) The Housing and Federal Grants Division participates as a voting member in bimonthly Homeless Policy Steering Committee (HPSC) meetings. Staff also participate in Opening Doors, an organization which seeks to strategically align broad stakeholder groups in the creation of more affordable housing units across Marin jurisdictions, with a focus on solving chronic homelessness. Key partners – including Marin County Health and Human Services (HHS), Marin Housing Authority (MHA), the Marin County CDA, Marin cities and towns, service providers, and philanthropic donors – meet quarterly to ensure alignment of services and funding.

In 2019, the County allocated $283,684 in HOME funds to support the development of 22 affordable housing units with wraparound services earmarked for older adults who have recently experienced homelessness.

(Complete, on-going.) The Housing and Federal Grants Division participates as a voting member in bimonthly Homeless Policy Steering Committee (HPSC) meetings. Staff also participate in the Marin Chronic Homeless Action Task-Force (MCHAT) which seeks to strategically align broad stakeholder groups in the creation of more affordable housing units across Marin jurisdictions. Key agencies – Marin County Health and Human Services (HHS), Marin Housing Authority (MHA), and the Marin County Community Development Agency (CDA) – meet quarterly to ensure alignment of services and funding.

Currently implementing.

Currently implementing.

(Complete, on-going). See response to program 2.e, "support efforts to house the homeless."

(Complete, on-going). See response to program 2.e, "support efforts to house the homeless."

(Complete, on-going). See response to program 2.e, "support efforts to house the homeless."

(Complete, on-going). See response to program 2.e, "support efforts to house the homeless."

Currently implementing.

Currently implementing.

(Partially implemented, on-going.) In March 2017, the Board of Supervisors realigned the Community Development Agency’s (CDA) Reasonable Accommodation Ordinance with established best practices. The appeal procedures were modified to mirror those of the CDA Code Enforcement Program; CDA now contracts the State Office of Administrative Hearings (OAH) to hear and issue appeal determinations. Housing and Federal Grants Division staff actively refer tenants in need of assistance making reasonable accommodation requests in the private housing market to the Marin Center for Independent Living (MCIL) and Fair Housing Advocates of Northern California (FHANC). Also see response to program 1.f, “review and consider updating parking standards.”

Currently implementing.

Currently implementing.

(Complete, on-going.) The County requires non-discrimination clauses in contracts to which it is a party. In addition, Housing and Federal Grants staff regularly works with grant and loan recipients to require affirmative marketing policies; all programs and projects funded by County Housing Trust Fund, CDBG, or HOME funds are required to develop and implement affirmative marketing plans.

Currently implementing.

Currently implementing.

(Complete, on-going.) To further the implementation of County adopted Ordinance 3705, codified as Marin County Code Chapter 5.100, a new landlord registry tool was developed to simplify the process for landlords subject to the ordinance to maintain registration of their properties, as required by the Ordinance. Staff worked with neighboring jurisdictions to adopt Just Cause for Eviction, Mandatory Mediation, and Source of Income policies. These efforts have resulted in two (2) neighboring jurisdictions having all three ordinances enacted. In addition, following Governor Newsom’s October 8, 2019 approval AB 1482 Tenant Protection Act of 2019 and SB 329 Housing Opportunities Act of 2019, staff have worked with County Counsel and outside Counsel to better understand the policies in order to develop frequently asked questions for renters and landlords.

In 2021, the County allocated $310,000 to Legal Aid of Marin to provide legal services to low-income renters. Since the start of the pandemic, staff have been monitoring State and Federal tenant protections and have brought forward local emergency Resolutions and Ordinances to meet community need, including eviction moratorium laws and rent freeze ordinances in areas disproportionately impacted by COVID.

(Complete, on-going.) To further the implementation of County adopted Ordinance 3705, codified as Marin County Code Chapter 5.100, a new landlord registry tool was developed to simplify the process for landlords subject to the ordinance to maintain registration of their properties, as required by the Ordinance. Staff worked with neighboring jurisdictions to adopt Just Cause for Eviction, Mandatory Mediation, and Source of Income policies. These efforts have resulted in two (2) neighboring jurisdictions having all three ordinances enacted. In addition, following Governor Newsom’s October 8, 2019 approval AB 1482 Tenant Protection Act of 2019 and SB 329 Housing Opportunities Act of 2019, staff have worked with County Counsel and outside Counsel to better understand the policies in order to develop frequently asked questions for renters and landlords.

In 2020, Staff completed a Landlord and Tenant Resources webpage that provides a comprehensive look at resources related to the County’s tenant protection policies, the State’s tenant protection policies, policies in other Marin jurisdictions, and other County departments resources, such as the Marin County Consumer Protection Unit of the District Attorney’s Office. Since the start of the pandemic, staff have been monitoring State and Federal tenant protections and have brought forward local emergency Resolutions and Ordinances to meet community need, including eviction moratorium laws and rent freeze ordinances in areas disproportionately impacted by COVID.

(Complete, on-going.) To further the implementation of County adopted Ordinance 3705, codified as Marin County Code Chapter 5.100, a new landlord registry tool was developed to simplify the process for landlords subject to the ordinance to maintain registration of their properties, as required by the Ordinance. Staff worked with neighboring jurisdictions to adopt Just Cause for Eviction, Mandatory Mediation, and Source of Income policies. These efforts have resulted in two (2) neighboring jurisdictions having all three ordinances enacted. In addition, following Governor Newsom’s October 8, 2019 approval AB 1482 Tenant Protection Act of 2019 and SB 329 Housing Opportunities Act of 2019, staff have worked with County Counsel and outside Counsel to better understand the policies in order to develop frequently asked questions for renters and landlords. Staff has been working on developing a Landlord and Tenant Resources webpage that provides a comprehensive look at resources related to the County’s tenant protection policies, the State’s tenant protection policies, policies in other Marin jurisdictions, and other County departments resources, such as the Marin County Consumer Protection Unit of the District Attorney’s Office.

(Complete, on-going.) The County adopted Ordinance 3705 requiring cause to terminate a residential tenancy, more commonly referred to as Just Cause for Eviction, on December 18, 2018. Ordinance 3705, codified as Marin County Code Chapter 5.100, applies to all properties in the unincorporated county with at least three units; exemptions are provided for Accessory Dwelling Units and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units, units with government-subsidized rents, all units in a development where at least 49% of the units are restricted as affordable, and units occupied by on-site property managers. For instances wherein a landlord issues an eviction on the grounds that the unit is to be permanently removed from the rental market, Ordinance 3705 requires the landlord to provide the tenant household at least 120 days’ notice of the intended final date of occupancy.

(Partially complete, on-going.) To address escalating rent increases and to promote community accountability, the Board of Supervisors adopted a Rental Housing Dispute Resolution program in December 2017. The program provides that for situations in which a tenant is given notice of a rent increase exceeding 5% in a twelve-month period, a landlord or tenant may be required to participate in a facilitated, face-to-face conversation about that rent increase. In December 2017, the Board of Supervisors further directed staff to return with a just cause ordinance in the second quarter of 2018. Also see response to program 2.l, "deter housing discrimination."

(Partially initiated.) Source of Income Ordinance adopted 11/8/16.

In process.

(Partially complete, on-going.) A significant number of the County’s agricultural workers are employed by ranches and farms on land owned by The National Park Service (NPS). The NPS recently developed a management plan for the national parklands. Any agricultural housing development that occurs on those lands would need to conform with the NPS management plans. In 2018, the County submitted comments and feedback on the draft management plans, with the intention of encouraging and facilitating the creation and maintenance of farmworker housing on NPS lands. CDA staff also met with NPS staff to discuss collaboration opportunities.

The County acquired the U.S. Coast Guard Facility in the fall of 2019. The 32-acre site contains 36 multi-bedroom housing units and other community facilities. In November 2019, the County released a Request for Proposals and Statement of Qualifications to convert the existing housing to affordable housing and implement a community vision and reuse plan, as part of this, the developer will create a set-aside to house agricultural workers and their families.

CDA staff collaborated with Marin County University of California Cooperative Extension to develop streamlined permitting procedures for agricultural worker housing.

CDA staff convenes the Agricultural Worker Housing Collaborative, including the Marin Community Foundation, the Community Land Trust of West Marin, Marin Agricultural Land Trust, UC Cooperative Extension, West Marin Community Services, local ranchers and ranch workers to address the needs of agricultural worker housing. The Collaborative is currently working on a comprehensive study to understand the scope and needs for agricultural worker housing.

In 2021, the Nicasio site was evaluated for inclusion in the County’s Housing Element. Staff participated in a revitalization and expansion of the Agricultural Worker Housing Collaborative to be more inclusive of workers and their families.

(Partially complete, on-going.) A significant number of the County’s agricultural workers are employed by ranches and farms on land owned by The National Park Service (NPS). The NPS recently developed a management plan for the national parklands. Any agricultural housing development that occurs on those lands would need to conform with the NPS management plans. In 2018, the County submitted comments and feedback on the draft management plans, with the intention of encouraging and facilitating the creation and maintenance of farmworker housing on NPS lands. CDA staff also met with NPS staff to discuss collaboration opportunities.

The County acquired the U.S. Coast Guard Facility in the fall of 2019. The 32-acre site contains 36 multi-bedroom housing units and other community facilities. In November 2019, the County released a Request for Proposals and Statement of Qualifications to convert the existing housing to affordable housing and implement a community vision and reuse plan, as part of this, the developer will create a set-aside to house agricultural workers and their families.

CDA staff collaborated with Marin County University of California Cooperative Extension to develop streamlined permitting procedures for agricultural worker housing.

CDA staff convenes the Agricultural Worker Housing Collaborative, including the Marin Community Foundation, the Community Land Trust of West Marin, Marin Agricultural Land Trust, UC Cooperative Extension, West Marin Community Services, local ranchers and ranch workers to address the needs of agricultural worker housing. The Collaborative is currently working on a comprehensive study to understand the scope and needs for agricultural worker housing.

In 2020, CDA staff began exploring the possible development of Agricultural Worker Housing on a County owned site in Nicasio, CA. To date, a Phase I study and biological assessment have been conducted on the site to help determine suitability for residential development.

(Partially complete, on-going.) A significant number of the County’s agricultural workers are employed by ranches and farms on land owned by The National Park Service (NPS). The NPS recently developed a management plan for the national parklands. Any agricultural housing development that occurs on those lands would need to conform with the NPS management plans. In 2018, the County submitted comments and feedback on the draft management plans, with the intention of encouraging and facilitating the creation and maintenance of farmworker housing on NPS lands. CDA staff also met with NPS staff to discuss collaboration opportunities.

The County acquired the U.S. Coast Guard Facility in the fall of 2019. The 32-acre site contains 36 multi-bedroom housing units and other community facilities. In November 2019, the County released a Request for Proposals and Statement of Qualifications to convert the existing housing to affordable housing and implement a community vision and reuse plan, as part of this, the developer will create a set-aside to house agricultural workers and their families.

CDA staff collaborated with Marin County University of California Cooperative Extension to develop streamlined permitting procedures for agricultural worker housing.

CDA staff convenes the Agricultural Worker Housing Collaborative, including the Marin Community Foundation, the Community Land Trust of West Marin, Marin Agricultural Land Trust, UC Cooperative Extension, West Marin Community Services, local ranchers and ranch workers to address the needs of agricultural worker housing. The Collaborative is currently working on a comprehensive study to understand the scope and needs for agricultural worker housing.

(Initiated.) LCP under review.

Not started.

(Complete, on-going.) In 2020 the County Board of Supervisors approved the Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice (AI), a comprehensive analysis of policies and barriers to Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing (AFFH). With more than 1,400 interviews with individual residents and employees, staff developed a rigorous inventory and understanding of barriers to housing opportunity. Staff engaged with residents, community groups, nonprofits, youth and County employees to develop a more comprehensive understanding of housing challenges in Marin and to hear recommendations for addressing those housing challenges. Beginning in 2020, staff began participating in community conversations regarding the development of a Community Land Trust in Marin City, Marin’s historically African American community.

All of the housing providers who receive CDBG, HOME and Housing Trust dollars from the County must provide an Affirmative Marketing Plan, please see Program 2.h.

(Complete, on-going.) In 2020 the County Board of Supervisors approved the Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice (AI), a comprehensive analysis of policies and barriers to Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing (AFFH). With more than 1,400 interviews with individual residents and employees, staff developed a rigorous inventory and understanding of barriers to housing opportunity. Staff engaged with residents, community groups, nonprofits, youth and County employees to develop a more comprehensive understanding of housing challenges in Marin and to hear recommendations for addressing those housing challenges. Beginning in 2020, staff began participating in community conversations regarding the development of a Community Land Trust in Marin City, Marin’s historically African American community.

All of the housing providers who receive CDBG, HOME and Housing Trust dollars from the County must provide an Affirmative Marketing Plan, please see Program 2.h.

(In progress.) The County is currently conducting a comprehensive analysis of policies and barriers to Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing (AFFH) with the goal of finishing the Analysis of Impediments (AI) in 2020. In more than 1400 interviews with individual residents and employees, staff is developing a rigorous inventory and understanding of barriers to housing opportunity. In the 2019 calendar year, staff continued to engage with residents, community groups, nonprofits, youth and County employees to develop a more comprehensive understanding of housing challenges in Marin and to hear recommendations for addressing those housing challenges. Beginning in 2019, the newly convened Community Advisory Group and Steering Committees met regularly to discuss specifics disparities in the County, and to develop recommendations to address those disparities, representing communities from Marin City, San Rafael, Novato, Mill Valley, Fairfax, Inverness, Tiburon, Corte Madera, Larkspur and Lagunitas. In December of 2019, the 2020 AI was submitted to the CDBG Priority Setting Committee for review and the staff report of this AI was translated in Spanish and Vietnamese and posted for public comment.

All of the housing providers who receive CDBG, HOME and Housing Trust dollars from the County must provide an Affirmative Marketing Plan, please see Program 2.h.

(In progress.) The County is currently conducting a comprehensive analysis of policies and barriers to Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing (AFFH). In more than 1400 interviews with individual residents and employees, staff is developing a rigorous inventory and understanding of barriers to housing opportunity. In June 2018, an advisory group of volunteer citizens and a steering committee of stakeholders presented their recommendations to the Board of Supervisors on the topic of “segregation/integration and disproportionate housing needs.” The groups prioritized two policy recommendations: vote on a Just Cause for Eviction ordinance in 2018 and develop a Housing Oversight Committee to develop policies, programs and practices with an equity and racial equity lens that address housing challenges in Marin. The Board of Supervisors acted on the first priority recommendation in 2018 and adopted a Just Cause for Eviction policy; see response to program 2.i, “increase tenant protections.”

(In progress.) The County is currently conducting a comprehensive analysis of policies and barriers to Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing (AFFH). In more than 1300 interviews with individual residents and employees, staff is developing a rigorous inventory and understanding of barriers to housing opportunity. An advisory group of volunteer citizens and a steering committee of stakeholders will synthesize these insights and present recommendations to the Board of Supervisors in May of 2018.

(Currently implementing.) AFFH work plan adopted and initiated.

Currently implementing.

(Currently implementing.) Fair Housing Source of Income Ordinance adopted 11/8/16.

Currently implementing.

(Complete, on-going.) The County’s longstanding inclusionary housing policy requires subdivisions that result in the creation of two or more lots to dedicate 20% of their lots or units as affordable housing. Subdivisions with inclusionary obligations equivalent to less than half of a dwelling unit may pay an in-lieu housing fee commensurate to the value of that fractional unit. The County adjusts its in-lieu housing fee annually based on the higher of either the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for Shelter for the Construction Cost Index (CCI) published by the Engineering-News Record. See also response to program 2.n, “apply long-term housing affordability controls.

Currently implementing.

Currently implementing.

(Complete, on-going.) An affordable housing development's receipt of Marin Housing Trust Fund monies is typically contingent upon acceptance of a regulatory agreement that imposes affordability restrictions in perpetuity. Exceptions to this requirement are made only for projects with unavoidable constraints that preclude the developer's ability to accept those terms. Examples of such constraints include developments with a determinate term length for land or building leases or conflicts with terms of other sources of public financing.

Complete, on-going.) An affordable housing development's receipt of Marin Housing Trust Fund monies is typically contingent upon acceptance of a regulatory agreement that imposes affordability restrictions in perpetuity. Exceptions to this requirement are made only for projects with unavoidable constraints that preclude the developer's ability to accept those terms. Examples of such constraints include developments with a determinate term length for land or building leases or conflicts with terms of other sources of public financing.

(Complete, on-going.) An affordable housing development's receipt of Marin Housing Trust Fund monies is typically contingent upon acceptance of a regulatory agreement that imposes affordability restrictions in perpetuity. Exceptions to this requirement are made only for projects with unavoidable constraints that preclude the developer's ability to accept those terms. Examples of such constraints include developments with a determinate term length for land or building leases or conflicts with terms of other sources of public financing.

(Complete, on-going.) An affordable housing development's receipt of Marin Housing Trust Fund monies is typically contingent upon acceptance of a regulatory agreement that imposes affordability restrictions in perpetuity. Exceptions to this requirement are made only for projects with unavoidable constraints that preclude the developer's ability to accept those terms. Examples of such constraints include developments with a determinate term length for land or building leases or conflicts with terms of other sources of public financing.

(Complete, on-going.) An affordable housing development's receipt of County Housing Trust Fund monies is typically contingent upon acceptance of a regulatory agreement that imposes affordability restrictions in perpetuity. Exceptions to this requirement are made only for projects with unavoidable constraints that preclude the developer's ability to accept those terms. Examples of such constraints include developments with a determinate term length for land or building leases or conflicts with terms of other sources of public financing.

Currently implementing.

Currently implementing.

(Complete, on-going.) Housing and Federal Grants Division staff participate in a committee of funders that seeks out and evaluates potential acquisitions of existing housing and other opportunities for maximizing affordable housing stock throughout the County. Also see response to program 2.e, “support efforts to house the homeless.”

(Complete, on-going.) Housing and Federal Grants Division staff participate in a committee of funders that seeks out and evaluates potential acquisitions of existing housing and other opportunities for maximizing affordable housing stock throughout the County. Also see response to program 2.e, “support efforts to house the homeless.”

(Complete, on-going.) Housing and Federal Grants Division staff participate in a committee of funders that seeks out and evaluates potential acquisitions of existing housing and other opportunities for maximizing affordable housing stock throughout the County. Also see response to program 2.e, “support efforts to house the homeless.”

(Complete, on-going.) Housing and Federal Grants Division staff participate in a committee of funders that seeks out and evaluates potential acquisitions of existing housing and other opportunities for maximizing affordable housing stock throughout the County. Also see response to program 2.e, “support efforts to house the homeless.”

(Complete, on-going.) Housing and Federal Grants Division staff participate in a committee of funders that evaluates potential acquisitions of existing housing and other opportunities for maximizing affordable housing stock throughout the County. Staff also participate in the Marin Chronic Homeless Action Task-Force (MCHAT), which seeks to strategically align broad stakeholder groups to develop more affordable housing opportunities for individuals and families experiencing or formerly experiencing chronic homelessness.

Currently implementing.

Currently implementing.

(In progress.) See response to program 1.d, “study ministerial review for affordable housing.”

(In progress.) See response to program 1.d, “study ministerial review for affordable housing.”

(In progress.) See response to program 1.d, “study ministerial review for affordable housing.”

(In progress.) See response to program 1.d, “study ministerial review for affordable housing.”

(Partially Implemented.) The Housing and Federal Grants Division is reviewing 2017 State housing legislation to determine how it might augment existing internal streamlining policies.

Currently implementing.

Currently implementing.

(Complete.) In July 2015, the Board of Supervisors allocated Marin Housing Authority $404,000 to fund a two-year pilot “Landlord Partnership Program” that incentives landlord participation in the Housing Choice Voucher program and provides security deposit assistance for tenants. In November 2016, the Board of Supervisors adopted a fair housing source of income ordinance to prohibit discrimination against tenants and prospective tenants with third-party rental subsidies, such as Housing Choice Vouchers. In March 2017, the Board increased the purview of the ordinance to apply to all residential rentals, including single-family homes. The Marin Housing Authority reports a 9% increase in the success rate for its Housing Choice Voucher program for the 2017 calendar year; it rose to 55%.

Currently implementing.

Currently implementing.

Currently implementing.

Currently implementing.

(Complete, on-going.) County staff enforce housing, building, and fire codes to ensure compliance with basic health and safety building standards. Referrals to Marin Housing Authority’s Rehabilitation Loan Program, affordable housing opportunities, and other services are provided as appropriate.

(Complete, on-going.) County staff enforce housing, building, and fire codes to ensure compliance with basic health and safety building standards. Referrals to Marin Housing Authority’s Rehabilitation Loan Program, affordable housing opportunities, and other services are provided as appropriate.

(Complete, on-going.) County staff enforce housing, building, and fire codes to ensure compliance with basic health and safety building standards. Referrals to Marin Housing Authority’s Rehabilitation Loan Program, affordable housing opportunities, and other services are provided as appropriate.

(Complete, on-going.) County staff enforce housing, building, and fire codes to ensure compliance with basic health and safety building standards. Referrals to Marin Housing Authority’s Rehabilitation Loan Program, affordable housing opportunities, and other services are provided as appropriate.

(Partially complete, on-going.) The Housing Inspection Program conducts biennial inspections of multifamily rental housing properties to ensure compliance with applicable housing, building, and fire standards.

(Currently implementing.)

(Currently implementing.)

(Complete, on-going.) The Marin Housing Authority (MHA) Rehabilitation Loan program was allocated $231,000 in CDBG funds to support the provision of approximately 14 loans to low-, very-low-, and extremely-low-income homeowners in 2021. MHA staff routinely refer recipients of rehabilitation loans to the Green and Healthy Homes Initiative-Marin (GHHI), a collaborative consortium of service providers in Marin that provide housing health and sustainability interventions – including subsidies and rebate programs – for low-income residents.

(Complete, on-going.) The Marin Housing Authority (MHA) Rehabilitation Loan program was allocated $230,095 in CDBG funds to support the provision of approximately 12 loans to low-, very-low-, and extremely-low-income homeowners in 2020. MHA staff routinely refer recipients of rehabilitation loans to the Green and Healthy Homes Initiative-Marin (GHHI), a collaborative consortium of service providers in Marin that provide housing health and sustainability interventions – including subsidies and rebate programs – for low-income residents.  

(Complete, on-going.) The Marin Housing Authority (MHA) Rehabilitation Loan program provided approximately 12 loans to low-, very-low-, and extremely-low-income homeowners in 2018. MHA staff routinely refer recipients of rehabilitation loans to the Green and Healthy Homes Initiative-Marin (GHHI), a collaborative consortium of service providers in Marin that provide housing health and sustainability interventions – including subsidies and rebate programs – for low-income residents.  

(Complete, on-going.) The Marin Housing Authority (MHA) Rehabilitation Loan program provided approximately 12 loans to low-, very-low-, and extremely-low-income homeowners in 2018. MHA staff routinely refer recipients of rehabilitation loans to the Green and Healthy Homes Initiative-Marin (GHHI), a collaborative consortium of service providers in Marin that provide housing health and sustainability interventions – including subsidies and rebate programs – for low-income residents.

(Complete, on-going.) The Marin Housing Authority (MHA) Rehabilitation Loan program provided approximately 20 loans to low-, very-low-, and extremely-low-income homeowners in 2017. MHA staff routinely refer recipients of rehab loans to the Green and Healthy Homes Initiative-Marin (GHHI), a collaborative consortium of service providers in Marin that provide housing health and sustainability interventions – including subsidies and rebate programs - for low-income residents.

Currently implementing.

Currently implementing.

(Complete and on-going.) The Housing and Federal Grants Division publishes staff reports in Spanish and Vietnamese and ensures that Spanish interpretation services are made available at Board of Supervisors hearings. To make those hearings more accessible to working households, the Board of Supervisors often holds hearings related to affordable housing in the evening.

Currently implementing.

Currently implementing.

(Complete, on-going.) Staff continues to coordinate with other agencies, divisions, and departments as is appropriate to support the accomplishment of intersectional programs and goals. Most notably in 2021, Housing and Federal Grants Division staff collaborated on housing issues with CDA’s Building and Safety, Code Enforcement, Current Planning, Environmental Health Services, Long-Range Planning, and Sustainability divisions, Marin County Department of Finance, Marin County Information Services and Technology, Marin County Department of Public Works, Marin County District Attorney’s Consumer Mediation Program, Marin County Health and Human Services, Marin County Fire Department, the Marin Housing Authority, and the Transportation Authority of Marin. Additionally, in 2021, Staff participated, and continues to participate, in a coordinated outreach team across divisions within the County’s Community Development Agency. Staff also provided technical support to the Town of Corte Madera, Town of Fairfax, the City of Larkspur, the City of Mill Valley, the City of Novato, the Town of Ross, the Town of San Anselmo, the City of San Rafael, the City of Sausalito, the Town of Tiburon. Also see response to program 3.f., “promote countywide collaboration on housing issues.”

(Complete, on-going.) Staff continues to coordinate with other agencies, divisions, and departments as is appropriate to support the accomplishment of intersectional programs and goals. Most notably in 2020, Housing and Federal Grants Division staff collaborated on housing issues with CDA’s Building and Safety, Code Enforcement, Current Planning, Environmental Health Services, Long-Range Planning, and Sustainability divisions, Marin County Department of Finance, Marin County Information Services and Technology, Marin County Department of Public Works, Marin County District Attorney’s Consumer Mediation Program, Marin County Health and Human Services, Marin County Fire Department, the Marin Housing Authority, and the Transportation Authority of Marin. Staff also provided technical support to the Town of Corte Madera, Town of Fairfax, the City of Larkspur, the City of Mill Valley, the City of Novato, the Town of Ross, the Town of San Anselmo, the City of San Rafael, the City of Sausalito, the Town of Tiburon. Also see response to program 3.f., “promote countywide collaboration on housing issues.”

(Complete, on-going.) Staff continues to coordinate with other agencies, divisions, and departments as is appropriate to support the accomplishment of intersectional programs and goals. Most notably in 2019, Housing and Federal Grants Division staff collaborated on housing issues with CDA’s Building and Safety, Code Enforcement, Current Planning, Environmental Health Services, Long-Range Planning, and Sustainability divisions, Marin County Department of Finance, Marin County Information Services and Technology, Marin County Department of Public Works, Marin County District Attorney’s Consumer Mediation Program, Marin County Health and Human Services, Marin County Fire Department, the Marin Housing Authority, and the Transportation Authority of Marin. Staff also provided technical support to the Town of Corte Madera, Town of Fairfax, the City of Larkspur, the City of Mill Valley, the City of Novato, the Town of Ross, the Town of San Anselmo, the City of San Rafael, the City of Sausalito, the Town of Tiburon. Also see response to program 3.f., “promote countywide collaboration on housing issues.”

(Complete, on-going.) Staff continues to coordinate with other agencies, divisions, and departments as is appropriate to support the accomplishment of intersectional programs and goals. Most notably in 2018, Housing and Federal Grants Division staff collaborated on housing issues with CDA’s Building and Safety, Code Enforcement, Current Planning, Environmental Health Services, Long-Range Planning, and Sustainability divisions, Marin County Department of Finance, Marin County Information Services and Technology, Marin County Department of Public Works, Marin County District Attorney’s Consumer Mediation Program, Marin County Health and Human Services, Marin County Fire Department, the Marin Housing Authority, and the Transportation Authority of Marin. Staff also provided technical support to the Town of Corte Madera, Town of Fairfax, the City of Larkspur, the City of Mill Valley, the City of Novato, the Town of Ross, the Town of San Anselmo, the City of San Rafael, the City of Sausalito, the Town of Tiburon. Also see response to program 3.f., “promote countywide collaboration on housing issues.”

(Complete, on-going.) Staff continues to coordinate with other agencies, divisions, and departments as is appropriate to support the accomplishment of intersectional programs and goals. Most notably in 2017, Housing and Federal Grants Division staff collaborated with CDA’s Current Planning, Building and Safety, and Environmental Health Services divisions, the Marin Department of Public Works, the District Attorney’s Consumer Mediation Program, Health and Human Services, the Marin County Fire Department, and the Marin Housing Authority. Staff also provided technical support to the Town of Fairfax, the City of Mill Valley, the City of Novato, the City of San Rafael, and the City of Sausalito.

Currently implementing.

Currently implementing.

(Complete, on-going.) Staff regularly give presentations to community groups and conferences on affordable and fair housing issues. The list of community groups that received such presentations in 2017 includes the Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) on Economic Development and Affordable Housing, the Commission on Aging, Dominican University, Fairfax Town Council, First Five Marin, Marin Coalition, Mill Valley Housing Summit, Mill Valley Rotary Club, Municipal Management Association of Northern California (MMANC), San Geronimo Valley Affordable Housing Association, the San Rafael Leader Institute, and local middle and high schools. In addition, as part of an effort to convert the Coast Guard Housing Facility in Point Reyes Station, the County appointed a working group of community members to advise staff on the creation of a community engagement plan and development of a Request for Proposals. Also see response to program 2.k, “promote and ensure housing opportunity.”

Currently implementing.

Currently implementing.

(Complete, on-going.) CDA works closely with the Transportation Authority of Marin (TAM) and the Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG) to produce informative local data. Representatives from those agencies attend regular area planning director’s meetings.

(Complete, on-going.) CDA works closely with the Transportation Authority of Marin (TAM) and the Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG) to produce informative local data. Representatives from those agencies attend regular area planning director’s meetings.

(Complete, on-going.) CDA works closely with the Transportation Authority of Marin (TAM) and the Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG) to produce informative local data. Representatives from those agencies attend regular area planning director’s meetings.

(Complete, on-going.) CDA works closely with the Transportation Authority of Marin (TAM) and the Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG) to produce informative local data. Representatives from those agencies attend regular area planning director’s meetings.

(Complete, on-going.) The Community Development Agency (CDA) works closely with the Metropolitan Transportation Commission, the Transportation Authority of Marin (TAM), and the Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG) to produce informative, local data. Representatives of CDA, TAM, and ABAG attend regular area planning director’s meetings.

(Currently implementing.)

(Currently implementing.)

(Complete, on-going.) Housing and Federal Grants Division staff coordinate with other agencies to facilitate the efficient processing of affordable and special needs housing applications in both the unincorporated county and the incorporated cities and towns. When project approvals require cooperation between departments, CDA staff facilitate expedition of permits and waiver of fees whenever possible and appropriate. To reduce funding barriers to affordable and special needs housing projects in incorporated cities and towns, the Board of Supervisors maintains a policy that it may support those projects through allocations of Marin Housing Trust Fund monies.

(Complete, on-going.) Housing and Federal Grants Division staff coordinate with other agencies to facilitate the efficient processing of affordable and special needs housing applications in both the unincorporated county and the incorporated cities and towns. When project approvals require cooperation between departments, CDA staff facilitate expedition of permits and waiver of fees whenever possible and appropriate. To reduce funding barriers to affordable and special needs housing projects in incorporated cities and towns, the Board of Supervisors maintains a policy that it may support those projects through allocations of Marin Housing Trust Fund monies.

(Complete, on-going.) Housing and Federal Grants Division staff coordinate with other agencies to facilitate the efficient processing of affordable and special needs housing applications in both the unincorporated county and the incorporated cities and towns. When project approvals require cooperation between departments, CDA staff facilitate expedition of permits and waiver of fees whenever possible and appropriate. To reduce funding barriers to affordable and special needs housing projects in incorporated cities and towns, the Board of Supervisors maintains a policy that it may support those projects through allocations of Marin Housing Trust Fund monies.

(Complete, on-going.) Housing and Federal Grants Division staff coordinate with other agencies to facilitate the efficient processing of affordable and special needs housing applications in both the unincorporated county and the incorporated cities and towns. When project approvals require cooperation between departments, CDA staff facilitate expedition of permits and waiver of fees whenever possible and appropriate. To reduce funding barriers to affordable and special needs housing projects in incorporated cities and towns, the Board of Supervisors maintains a policy that it may support those projects through allocations of Marin Housing Trust Fund monies.

(Complete, on-going.) Housing and Federal Grants Division staff coordinate with other agencies to facilitate the efficient processing of affordable and special needs housing applications in both the unincorporated county and the incorporated cities and towns. When project approvals require cooperation between departments, CDA staff facilitate expedition of permits and waiver of fees whenever possible and appropriate. To reduce funding barriers to affordable and special needs housing projects in incorporated cities and towns, the Board of Supervisors maintains a policy that it may support those projects through allocations of County Housing Trust Fund monies.

Currently implementing.

Currently implementing.

(Complete, on-going) Staff work with all towns and cities in Marin through the CDBG Priority Setting Committee (PSC) to fund affordable housing and ensure that jurisdictions affirmatively further fair housing. In 2021, Staff continued to convene a countywide working group of planners to encourage interjurisdictional collaboration on housing issues and solutions, with a specific focus on responding to 2017 State housing Package. The working group established common goals and coordinated on housing legislation, planning, production, and preservation of existing affordability. The working group applied jointly for SB2 planning grants in the summer and fall of 2019 and have started to collaborate on these grant projects including Objective Design and Development Standards, an ADU Workbook and Website, and Inclusionary housing program updates. The group received funds from ABAG to work collaboratively on shared Housing Element deliverables including translation dollars, Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing products, and a countywide website.

(Complete, on-going) Staff work with all towns and cities in Marin through the CDBG Priority Setting Committee (PSC) to fund affordable housing and ensure that jurisdictions affirmatively further fair housing. In 2020, staff continued to convene a countywide working group of planners to encourage interjurisdictional collaboration on housing issues and solutions, with a specific focus on responding to 2017 State housing Package. The working group established common goals and coordinated on housing legislation, planning, production, and preservation of existing affordability. The working group applied jointly for SB2 planning grants in the summer and fall of 2019 and have started to collaborate on these grant projects including Objective Design and Development Standards, an ADU Workbook and Website, and Inclusionary housing program updates.

(Complete, on-going) Staff work with all towns and cities in Marin through the CDBG Priority Setting Committee (PSC) to fund affordable housing and ensure that jurisdictions affirmatively further fair housing. In 2019, staff convened a countywide working group of planners to encourage interjurisdictional collaboration on housing issues and solutions, with a specific focus on responding to 2017 State housing Package. The working group established common goals and coordinated on housing legislation, planning, production, and preservation of existing affordability. The working group applied jointly for SB2 planning grants in the summer and fall of 2019 and have started to collaborate on these grant projects including Objective Design and Development Standards and an ADU Workbook and Website.

(Complete, on-going) Staff work with all towns and cities in Marin through the CDBG Priority Setting Committee (PSC) to fund affordable housing and ensure that jurisdictions affirmatively further fair housing. In 2018, staff convened a countywide working group of planners to encourage interjurisdictional collaboration on housing issues and solutions, with a specific focus on responding to 2017 State housing Package. The working group established common goals and coordinated on housing legislation, planning, production, and preservation of existing affordability.

(Complete, on-going.) Staff work with all towns and cities through the CDBG Priority Setting Committee (PSC) to fund affordable housing and ensure that jurisdictions affirmatively further fair housing (AFFH). In 2018, staff will convene a Countywide group of planners to collaborate around housing issues, especially related to the 2017 housing legislation.

Currently implementing.

Currently implementing.

(Partially complete, on-going). See response to programs 2.n, “apply long-term housing affordability controls” and 2.u, "monitor rental housing stock."

(Partially complete, on-going). See response to programs 2.n, “apply long-term housing affordability controls” and 2.u, "monitor rental housing stock."

(Partially complete, on-going). See response to programs 2.n, “apply long-term housing affordability controls” and 2.u, "monitor rental housing stock."

(Partially complete, on-going). See response to programs 2.n, “apply long-term housing affordability controls” and 2.u, "monitor rental housing stock."

(Partially complete, on-going.) See response to program 2.u, "monitor rental housing stock."

Currently implementing.

Currently implementing.

(Complete, on-going.) Housing and Federal Grants staff monitor Planning and Building applications on a weekly basis to ensure the appropriate application of the inclusionary housing program. The County adjusts its Affordable Housing Impact, In-Lieu Housing, and Rental Housing Impact fees annually based on the higher of either the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for Shelter for the Construction Cost Index (CCI) published by the Engineering-News Record. The County’s Jobs/Housing Linkage Fees for Residential Care Facilities and Skilled Nursing Facilities are likewise updated. For the fiscal year ending June 30, 2017, the Housing Trust fund collected $244,955 in impact fees.

Currently implementing.

Currently implementing.

(Complete, on-going.) The County submitted its 2020 Annual Progress Report to the California Department of Housing and Community Development and the Office and Planning and Research in advance of the filing deadline.

(Complete, on-going.) The County submitted its 2019 Annual Progress Report to the California Department of Housing and Community Development and the Office and Planning and Research in advance of the filing deadline.

(Complete, on-going.) The County submitted its 2018 Annual Progress Report to the California Department of Housing and Community Development and the Office and Planning and Research in advance of the filing deadline. 

(Complete, on-going.) The County submitted its 2017 Annual Progress Report to the California Department of Housing and Community Development and the Office and Planning and Research in advance of the filing deadline.

(Complete, on-going.) The County submitted its 2016 Annual Progress Report to the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) and the Office and Planning and Research (OPR) in advance of the 2017 filing deadline. For this 2017 Annual Progress Report, staff has improved its reporting practices to provide the public with greater detail in the County’s implementation of programs presented in Table C.

Currently implementing.

Currently implementing.

(Complete, on-going.) Housing and Federal Grants Division staff participated in community workshops and training sessions related to federal and HUD budget proposals and appropriations, HUD COVID-19 response workshops, cultural intelligence and competency, Fair Housing, HOME, reasonable accommodation and accessibility, tenant protection policies, 2021 state housing legislation, the National Environmental Protection Act, the California Environmental Quality Act, the California Building Code, disaster housing recovery for vulnerable populations, affordable housing preservation, Inclusionary Zoning, energy efficiency and housing, permanent housing models in rural communities, urban design, and farmworker housing, and Marin Policy briefings. In addition, the Division hosted an affirmative marketing training with Fair Housing Advocates of Northern California for over 50 nonprofit service and housing providers. Staff also attended community engagement technical workshops and AB 686 webinars hosted by ABAG.

(Complete, on-going.) Housing and Federal Grants Division staff participated in community workshops and training sessions related to federal and HUD budget proposals and appropriations, HUD COVID-19 response workshops, cultural intelligence and competency, Fair Housing, HOME, reasonable accommodation and accessibility, tenant protection policies, 2020 state housing legislation, the National Environmental Protection Act, the California Environmental Quality Act, the California Building Code, disaster housing recovery for vulnerable populations, affordable housing preservation, Inclusionary Zoning, energy efficiency and housing, permanent housing models in rural communities, urban design, and farmworker housing, Marin Policy briefings, Leadership for Equity and Opportunity multi-sector collaboration and development cohort. Staff also attended community engagement technical workshops and AB 686 webinars hosted by ABAG.

(Complete, on-going.) Housing and Federal Grants Division staff participated in community workshops and training sessions related to federal and HUD budget proposals and appropriations, cultural intelligence and competency, Fair Housing, HOME, reasonable accommodation and accessibility, tenant protection policies, 2019 state housing legislation, the National Environmental Protection Act, the California Environmental Quality Act, the California Building Code, disaster housing recovery for vulnerable populations, affordable housing preservation, Inclusionary Zoning, energy efficiency and housing, permanent housing models in rural communities, urban design, and farmworker housing.

(Complete, on-going.) Housing and Federal Grants Division staff participated in community workshops and training sessions related to federal and HUD budget proposals and appropriations, cultural intelligence and competency, Fair Housing, HOME, reasonable accommodation and accessibility, tenant protection policies, 2018 state housing legislation, the National Environmental Protection Act, the California Environmental Quality Act, the California Building Code, disaster housing recovery for vulnerable populations, and sustainable food systems and farmworker housing.

(Complete, on-going.) Housing and Federal Grants Division staff participated in community workshops and training sessions related to reasonable accommodation, the federal budget and funding opportunities for affordable housing, 2017 State housing legislation, Fair Housing, housing solutions for individuals and families experiencing homelessness, short-term rentals, the application of green energy resources to affordable housing, environmental equity, land trusts, and sea level rise adaptation guidelines. Also see response to program 3.c, “provide and promote opportunities for community participation in housing issues.”

Currently implementing.

Currently implementing.

(Complete, on-going.) See 2017 Annual Progress Report.

(Complete, on-going.) See 2017 Annual Progress Report.

(Complete, on-going.) See 2017 Annual Progress Report.

(Complete, on-going.) See 2017 Annual Progress Report.

(Complete, on-going.) As an outcome of the dissolution of the Marin Workforce Housing Trust Fund, the remaining balance will be transferred to the County Housing Trust Fund. Housing and Federal Grants Division staff will continue to advocate for prioritization of housing opportunities for extremely-low-income and special-needs households.

Currently implementing.

Currently implementing.

(Complete, on-going.) See responses to programs 2.a, “encourage housing for special needs households;” 2.c, “make provisions for multi-family housing amenities;” 2.q, “study best practices for Housing Choice Voucher acceptance;” 2.r, “encourage first-time homebuyer programs;” 3.m, “raise funds from a variety of sources;” and 3.o, “utilize Federal Grants Division funding.”

(Complete, on-going.) See responses to programs 2.a, “encourage housing for special needs households;” 2.c, “make provisions for multi-family housing amenities;” 2.q, “study best practices for Housing Choice Voucher acceptance;” 2.r, “encourage first-time homebuyer programs;” 3.m, “raise funds from a variety of sources;” and 3.o, “utilize Federal Grants Division funding.”

(Complete, on-going.) See responses to programs 2.a, “encourage housing for special needs households;” 2.c, “make provisions for multi-family housing amenities;” 2.q, “study best practices for Housing Choice Voucher acceptance;” 2.r, “encourage first-time homebuyer programs;” 3.m, “raise funds from a variety of sources;” and 3.o, “utilize Federal Grants Division funding.”

(Complete, on-going.) See responses to programs 2.a, “encourage housing for special needs households;” 2.c, “make provisions for multi-family housing amenities;” 2.q, “study best practices for Housing Choice Voucher acceptance;” 2.r, “encourage first-time homebuyer programs;” 3.m, “raise funds from a variety of sources;” and 3.o, “utilize Federal Grants Division funding.”

(Complete, on-going.) See responses to programs 2.a, “encourage housing for special needs households;” 2.c, “make provisions for multi-family housing amenities;” 2.q, “study best practices for Housing Choice Voucher acceptance;” 2.r, “encourage first-time homebuyer programs;” 3.m, “raise funds from a variety of sources;” and 3.o, “utilize Federal Grants Division funding.”

Currently implementing.

Currently implementing.

Currently implementing.

Currently implementing.

(Complete, on-going). Housing and Federal Grants Division staff actively participate in a committee of funders that evaluates potential acquisitions of existing housing and other opportunities for maximizing affordable housing stock throughout the County. Regular participants also include the City of San Rafael, Marin Community Foundation, Marin Housing Authority, and Tamalpais Foundation.

(Complete, on-going). Housing and Federal Grants Division staff actively participate in a committee of funders that evaluates potential acquisitions of existing housing and other opportunities for maximizing affordable housing stock throughout the County. Regular participants also include the City of San Rafael, Marin Community Foundation, Marin Housing Authority, and Tamalpais Foundation.

(Complete, on-going). Housing and Federal Grants Division staff actively participate in a committee of funders that evaluates potential acquisitions of existing housing and other opportunities for maximizing affordable housing stock throughout the County. Regular participants also include the City of San Rafael, Marin Community Foundation, Marin Housing Authority, and Tamalpais Foundation.

(Complete, on-going). Housing and Federal Grants Division staff actively participate in a committee of funders that evaluates potential acquisitions of existing housing and other opportunities for maximizing affordable housing stock throughout the County. Regular participants also include the City of San Rafael, Marin Community Foundation, Marin Housing Authority, and Tamalpais Foundation.

(Complete, on-going.) Housing and Federal Grants Division staff actively participate in a committee of funders that evaluates potential acquisitions of existing housing and other opportunities for maximizing affordable housing stock throughout the County. Regular participants also include the City of San Rafael, Marin Community Foundation (MCF), Marin Housing Authority (MHA), and Tamalpais Foundation.

Currently implementing.

Currently implementing.

(Complete, on-going.) In 2021, the County allocated $3,682,030 in HOME, CDBG, County Affordable Housing Trust Fund, PLHA, and Measure W loan and grant dollars to non-profit housing developers and other community serving organizations.

Complete, on-going.) In 2020, the County allocated $2,338,926 in HOME, CDBG, County Housing Trust Fund, and Measure W loan and grant dollars to non-profit housing developers and other community serving organizations.

(Complete, on-going.) In 2019, the County allocated $7,201,848 in HOME, CDBG, and County Housing Trust Fund loan and grant dollars to non-profit housing developers and other community serving organizations.

(Complete, on-going.) In 2018, the County allocated $4,318,306 in HOME, CDBG, and County Housing Trust Fund loan and grant dollars including a bridge loan to address a last-minute financing gap for a 54-unit affordable housing development. The project was conditionally awarded $14,108,460 in Low-Income Housing Tax Credits in 2017 and was able to accept the award in June 2018 as a result of additional financial support from the County.

(Complete, on-going.) In 2017, $1,157,863 of CDBG and HOME funding allocated to two affordable housing projects was used to leverage $14,020,151 of Low-Income Housing Tax Credits and 53 Project-Based Housing Choice Vouchers.

Currently implementing.

Currently implementing.