Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Program
About the HCV Program
What is the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program?
The Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program provides decent, safe and sanitary affordable rental housing for very low-income families throughout Marin County. Housing is made affordable by assisting the family with a portion of the rent. A family pays approximately 30% of their monthly income for rent and Marin Housing pays the remainder of the rent directly to the owner. Please see the links below with resources and more information about the Housing Choice Voucher Program.
Who is eligible for a Voucher?
Residents of Marin County, who are families, seniors or disabled individuals who are considered very low-income, are eligible. Please see the Eligibility and Application page for more information.
2021 Marin Housing Authority HCV Administration Plan
This plan contains information about MHA and its programs with emphasis on the Housing Choice Voucher program. It also contains information about the purpose, intent and use of the plan and guide. Please download the plan below.
Chronic Homelessness
A maximum of 50 HCV applicant placements a year for an applicant family who is experiencing chronic homelessness. Referrals must be made from the Marin County Coordinated Entry (CE) provider (415-491-2574). The CE has adopted a “Housing First” model which requires the applicant to have on-going case management with the County of Marin Health and Human Services.
Involuntarily Displaced:
Victims of Domestic Violence - A maximum of 15 HCV applicant placements a year can be referred by CalWORKS (877-410-8817), or Center for Domestic Peace (415-924-6616).
Victims of a Natural Disaster - A maximum of 15 HCV applicant placements a year for an applicant who has suffered a local, state or federally declared natural disaster (fire, flood, earthquake, etc.) can be referred by the American Red Cross (800-733-2767).
State or Federal Witness Protection - A maximum of 5 HCV applicant placements a year an applicant who has been determined by law enforcement or HUD to need relocation due to threat assessment.
Eminent Domain - A maximum of 5 HCV applicant placements a year for an applicant who has to vacate their housing due to local, state, or federal action. Documents from the government entity must be provided.
Marin Housing Authority
4020 Civic Center Drive
San Rafael CA 94903
Phone: (415) 491-2525
Public Housing Maintenance Requests: (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.
