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Housing and Homeless Programs

Chris A. Hess
Assistant Director, Community Development
(415) 458-5017
endhomelessness@cityofsanrafael.org
1400 Fifth Avenue
San Rafael, CA 94901

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San Rafael’s Response to Homelessness

The City of San Rafael has been a leader in Marin County on addressing homelessness.  Between 2017 and 2019, San Rafael saw a 30% decline in unsheltered homelessness, and countywide there was a 28% decline in long-term, chronic homelessness. This page provides an overview of the various programs, partners, and strategies the City supports.

News & Updates

News Release: City of San Rafael Responds to Governor Newsom’s Executive Order on Homeless Encampments

Posted on July 26, 2024

     FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 26, 2024   City of San Rafael Responds to Governor Newsom’s Executive Order on Homeless Encampments   San Rafael, Calif – The City of San Rafael welcomes Governor Gavin Newsom’s recent Executive Order directing state agencies to urgently address homelessness while respecting the dignity and safety of those affected....

City of San Rafael Statement on Grants Pass Decision

Posted on June 28, 2024

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 28, 2024 Statement on Grants Pass Decision Today, the United States Supreme Court published its decision on the City of Grants Pass, Oregon v. Johnson. The ruling overturns the Ninth Circuit ruling that limited the City’s ability to regulate camping on public property like sidewalks, rights of way, and parks. The City...

News Release: Federal Judge Limits City from Enforcing Fire Code for Francisco Blvd. West Illegal Structures 

Posted on June 17, 2024

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 17, 2024    Federal Judge Limits City from Enforcing Fire Code for Francisco Blvd. West Illegal Structures    San Rafael, Calif. – On Friday, June 14, Judge Edward Chen of the United States District Court, Northern District limited the City’s planned enforcement of its Fire Code regarding illegal structures along Francisco Blvd....

Supporting San Rafael's Unhoused Community

The City of San Rafael remains committed to protecting the health and safety of community members and employees, while also striving to deliver public services to the greatest extent possible. The City does not directly provide homeless services or programming, but we partner closely with the County of Marin and local service providers to ensure that people experiencing homelessness have access to the resources they need. For the latest updates on what's available in our community, please visit this page. 

If you've been sleeping on the streets or in your car for two weeks or longer, individuals please call the Coordinated Entry help line at 415-473-4663, and families please call Homeward Bound of Marin at 415-457-2115. Additionally, please note that the City of San Rafael has adopted a variety of renter protection policies to help prevent homelessness in the first place. You can learn more here.

Update: San Rafael’s New Camping Regulations

Ending chronic homelessness in Marin

 

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