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HOUSING AUTHORITY OF COUNTY OF MARIN

HOUSING AUTHORITY OF COUNTY OF MARIN is based in San Rafael, Marin County, CA and administers 2,449 Section 8 vouchers and 500 public housing units.

HUD PHA code CA052. Program type: Combined. Households served: 2,600. Occupancy: 88%. ZIP codes served: 29.

Utility allowances

Monthly allowances for tenant-paid utilities (Multi-Family), effective 2026-07-01. Rent plus these must fit under the payment standard.

Utility	Studio	1 bedroom	2 bedroom	3 bedroom	4 bedroom
Heating (Natural Gas)	$33	$40	$44	$48	$53
Heating (Bottle Gas)	$57	$71	$78	$85	$92
Heating (Electric)	$23	$27	$35	$42	$50
Heating (Electric Heat Pump)	$20	$24	$28	$32	$35
Cooking (Natural Gas)	$7	$7	$11	$13	$18
Cooking (Bottle Gas)	$11	$11	$18	$25	$32
Cooking (Electric)	$10	$11	$16	$21	$26
Other Electric	$32	$39	$55	$73	$93
Air Conditioning	$4	$4	$6	$8	$9
Water Heating (Natural Gas)	$13	$15	$22	$31	$37
Water Heating (Bottle Gas)	$25	$28	$39	$53	$67
Water Heating (Electric)	$22	$26	$33	$41	$48
Water	$80	$82	$108	$135	$165
Sewer (avg)	$131	$131	$131	$131	$131
Sewer (Ocean Marin)	$131	$131	$131	$131	$131
Sewer (Novato)	$20	$32	$32	$32	$65

Source: authority's utility allowance schedule.

Waiting lists

Not published. We have not found a waiting list status on this authority's website. Contact the authority to ask whether its lists are open.

Latest from HOUSING AUTHORITY OF COUNTY OF MARIN

2026-10-13Pre-Purchase Certification Workshop Online Series: October 21 and 22, 2026
The Housing Authority of County of Marin is offering an online pre-purchase certification workshop series on October 21 and 22, 2026.
2026-09-23Contra Costa Project Based Voucher Wait List
The Contra Costa Project Based Voucher Wait List is mentioned without additional details.
2026-05-29Public Notice by the Marin Housing Authority for the Annual Plan Update for 2027
The Marin Housing Authority is seeking public input on its draft Annual Plan Update for 2027 before a public hearing.
2026-05-04Pre-Purchase Certification Workshop Online Series: May 12 & 13, 2026
Marin Housing is offering a free online workshop to help potential homebuyers understand the process and qualify for affordable programs.
2026-04-27Welcome Dr. Tonia Lediju: Marin Housing Authority’s New Executive Director
Dr. Tonia Lediju has been introduced as the new Executive Director of the Marin Housing Authority.

Fair Market Rent by ZIP code (FY2027)

HUD Fair Market Rent for each ZIP code this authority serves. Each ZIP code links to its own rent page.

ZIP code	Studio	1 bedroom	2 bedroom	3 bedroom	4 bedroom
94901	$2,240	$2,680	$3,250	$4,150	$4,550
94903	$3,030	$3,530	$4,350	$5,690	$6,400
94904	$2,370	$2,770	$3,410	$4,460	$5,020
94920	$2,980	$3,480	$4,280	$5,600	$6,300
94924	$2,240	$2,680	$3,250	$4,150	$4,300
94925	$3,280	$3,830	$4,710	$6,160	$6,930
94929	$2,240	$2,680	$3,250	$4,150	$4,570
94930	$2,280	$2,680	$3,280	$4,290	$4,830
94933	$2,900	$3,380	$4,160	$5,440	$6,120
94937	$2,500	$2,920	$3,590	$4,690	$5,280
94938	$2,240	$2,680	$3,250	$4,180	$4,700
94939	$2,900	$3,390	$4,170	$5,450	$6,130
94940	$2,240	$2,680	$3,250	$4,150	$4,400
94941	$2,860	$3,340	$4,110	$5,370	$6,050
94945	$2,240	$2,680	$3,250	$4,150	$4,530
94946	$2,240	$2,680	$3,250	$4,150	$4,300
94947	$2,370	$2,760	$3,400	$4,440	$5,000
94949	$2,500	$2,920	$3,590	$4,690	$5,280
94950	$2,240	$2,680	$3,250	$4,150	$4,300
94952	$2,240	$2,680	$3,250	$4,150	$4,570
94956	$2,240	$2,680	$3,250	$4,150	$4,300
94957	$3,150	$3,670	$4,520	$5,910	$6,650
94960	$2,700	$3,150	$3,880	$5,070	$5,710
94963	$2,620	$3,050	$3,750	$4,910	$5,520
94964	$2,620	$3,050	$3,760	$4,910	$5,530
94965	$2,880	$3,360	$4,140	$5,410	$6,090
94970	$2,260	$2,680	$3,250	$4,230	$4,760
94971	$2,500	$2,920	$3,590	$4,690	$5,280
94973	$2,250	$2,680	$3,250	$4,220	$4,750

Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.

Contact

HOUSING AUTHORITY OF COUNTY OF MARIN

4020 Civic Center Dr, San Rafael, CA 94903

Phone: (415) 491-2525

Official website: marinhousing.org

Email updates

About HOUSING AUTHORITY OF COUNTY OF MARIN

Overview

The Housing Authority of County of Marin operates 500 public housing units and administers 2,449 Section 8 vouchers, serving a total of 2,600 households. The authority has an occupancy rate of 88% and operates a combined program, integrating both public housing and voucher assistance.

Scale and standing

The Housing Authority of County of Marin ranks 33rd in the state of California by the number of Section 8 vouchers it administers, out of 88 authorities. This places it in the top half of all housing authorities in the state, reflecting its significant role in providing housing assistance to residents of Marin County.

Rent standards in the area it covers

The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in Marin County ranges from $2,990 to $4,510, with an average of $3,474. This is notably higher than the state average of $2,577. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is in ZIP code 94957 at $4,510, while the lowest is in ZIP code 94945 at $2,990.

Cities served

Section 8 Fair Market Rent by city in this authority's jurisdiction.

Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.