The State of California asks all local jurisdictions to show that we have planned for the housing needs in our local area. These needs are particularly critical for our low and very low-income residents. The state requires that our long-term plan include a section called the "Housing Element" to address these local housing needs.
We include the Housing Element plan inside the Countywide Plan. The Countywide plan captures all elements of our vision for Marin County.
The State of California has final approval authority over how we plan to meet housing needs. The State also requires that we update our Housing Element every eight years. Our current Housing Element plan addresses years 2023-2031.
The Marin County Board of Supervisors approved the 2023-2031 Marin County Housing Element on January 24, 2023. The State Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) approved our Housing Element plan on June 19, 2023.
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2023-2031 Marin County Housing Element
Find our latest Housing Element which includes a needs assessment and action plan.
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Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA)
Learn more about our RHNA goals and our progress.
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Housing Element Sites
The Housing Element includes an inventory of sites where housing could be proposed.
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The 2023 Marin Countywide Plan
The Marin Countywide Plan (CWP) is the comprehensive long-range general plan that guides land use and development in the unincorporated areas of Marin County. The CWP was amended in January 2023 and includes the 2023 Housing Element.