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Section 8 Housing Choice Program: located throughout Marin County

In this federally funded program, rental assistance is provided to low-income families in privately owned apartments throughout the community. The family pays 30% of its income for rent. Marin Housing pays the remainder of the rent up to the maximum allowed by federal guidelines. The Section 8 Housing Choice Program is Marin County's largest supplier of low-income affordable housing. For information about eligibility and the status of the waiting list click here.

Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Homeownership Program
This enables first time homebuyers with a Section 8 Voucher to apply their Housing Assistance Payments (HAP) subsidy toward a mortgage payment. (Click for more information)

HCV Family Self-Sufficiency Program (Click for more information)
Golden Gate Village: located in Marin City
A rental-housing community for low-income families funded by the federal government and owned by Marin Housing. This public housing complex has 292 apartments for residents and eight community spaces. The family pays 30% of its income for rent. For information about eligibility and the status of the waiting list click here.

Public Housing Family Self-Sufficiency Program (Click for more information)
Sundance Apartments: located in San Rafael

This rental-housing complex for low-income families is locally funded. The complex has 28 apartments, a pool and is close to public transportation. For information about eligibility and the status of the waiting list click here.
Isabel Cook Homes: located in San Anselmo

These attractive town homes are funded by the state of California. The 18 homes face the park, are close to public transportation and community facilities. For information about eligibility and the status of the waiting list click here.
Fairfax Vest Pocket Community: located in Fairfax
This group of six homes offers shared living to single parents and senior citizens. They are located in a quite residential area, near public transportation, parks and schools and offers community space for the residents. For information about eligibility and the status of the waiting list click here.

 

For more information about these or other housing programs in Marin County, please call our Waiting List Hotline 415-446-7054 or click here for Other Resources.

Updated: 2/24/2010
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