We are committed to Housing and Homelessness, one of the San Rafael City Council's policy focus areas.
Background
The Bay Area is struggling to add new inventory to make up for housing shortages. Strict zoning regulations, in combination with building restrictions, have made it difficult to construct housing. The rapid economic growth, due in part to the booming tech industry, has created thousands of new jobs in the Bay Area. However, the resultant high demand for housing, in conjunction with the lack of supply of adequate housing, has created exponential increases in rents and house prices.
Come Participate! Northgate Town Square Environmental Impact Report (EIR) Scoping Session San Rafael Planning Commission Meeting Tuesday January 11th, 2022 | 7:00 p.m. Participate in the meeting online (Zoom) | Watch the meeting (Youtube) About the Meeting The Northgate Town Square Project involves the redevelopment of the existing Northgate mall including approximately 225,100 sq. ft. of commercial space and up to 1,443 residential units. The purpose of this scoping...
Notice Of Funding Availability For the Acquisition/Rehabilitation or New Development of Affordable Rental or Ownership Housing NOFA ISSUED: 11/12/2021 RESPONSES DUE: 12/23/2021 at 5:00 pm Pacific Time The City of San Rafael announces the availability of two million five hundred thousand dollars ($2,500,000) in funding available for the construction or the preservation of permanently affordable rental housing for...
In San Rafael people and families are struggling to live close to where they work and pay a price allowing them to cover essentials and put money away for the future. Some who have lived in the community a long time can no longer afford to and have had to leave, while others who would...
