Housing Resources
Fair Housing / Anti-Displacement
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Discrimination in housing is against the law and no person shall be discriminated against in the sale, rental or advertising of residential dwellings, in the provision of brokerage and lending services, or in the availability of any residential real estate transaction based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status and national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, source of income, disability, medical condition or age.
Fair Housing laws are federal and state laws that protect Tiburon residents from discriminatory housing practices. These laws may be violated if you are treated differently than other tenants or prospective tenants because of one or more of your class attributes.
Fair Housing Advocates of Northern California (FHANC) provides free housing discrimination counseling services, intervention and complaint investigation to clients of all protected classes, including immigrants, people with disabilities, seniors, families with children, and other clients protected under fair housing law. Services include fair housing training for housing providers, tenants, and staff of social service agencies. FHANC sponsors a variety of programs to educate the community at large about fair housing issues. FHANC also offers information to housing providers about affirmative marketing.
FHANC phone: (415) 457-5025
FHANC website: htpps://www.fairhousingnorcal.org
Legal Aid of Marin provides high quality legal representation and advocacy, information, referral, advice, community education, and other assistance to low-income and senior residents of Marin County. In particular, Legal Aid of Marin seeks to assist Marin County’s most vulnerable residents, particularly with problems related to housing, employment, child dependency, domestic violence prevention, and debtor rights.
Legal Aid of Marin phone: (415) 492-0230
Legal Aid of Marin website: http://www.legalaidmarin.org
Marin Mediation Services is a division of the Marin Council District Attorney’s Office, offers the public an alternative to court as a way of resolving disputes in a variety of areas. Professionally trained and experienced Mediators help to facilitate resolutions for parties in conflict.
Marin County District Attorney phone: (415) 473-6450
Marin County District Attorney Median website: https://www.marincountyda.org/service/mediation
Rooted in Marin. A community-centered engagement and education program. Rooted in Marin identifies resources available for Marin County residents at risk of displacement.
Rooted in Marin website: https://www.rootedinmarin.org/resources
State of California Civil Rights Department (CRD) enforces state fair housing laws, including anti-discrimination and accessibility requirements.
CRD phone: (800) 884-1684
CRD: https://calcivilrights.ca.gov/housing
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) enforces federal fair housing laws, including those applicable to federally funded housing.
HUD phone: (202) 402-3815
HUD website: https://www.hud.gov/program_offices/fair_housing_equal_opp/fair_housing_act_overview
Affordable Housing in Tiburon
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Tiburon Hill Estates
10 Andrew Drive, Tiburon - 16-unit income-restricted apartments
EAH Housing Corporation phone: (415) 383-1321
EAH website: https://www.eahhousing.org/apartments/tiburon-hill-estates/
Bradley House
101 Esperanza, Tiburon - 15-unit senior, income-restricted apartments
EAH Housing Corporation phone: (415) 460-1554
EAH website: https://www.marinhousing.org/bradley-house-application-acceptance
The Hilarita
100 Ned’s Way Drive, Tiburon - 102-unit income-restricted apartments
EAH Housing Corporation phone: (415) 435-4450
EAH website: https://www.eahhousing.org/apartments/the-hilarita/
Cecilia Place
321 Cecilia Way, Tiburon - 16-unit income-restricted apartments
EAH Housing Corporation phone: (415) 383-1321
EAH website: https://www.eahhousing.org/apartments/cecilia-place/
Home Match / Home Sharing
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Front Porch Home Match. This program connects community members seeking housing with older adults who have extra space in their homes. Each match is personalized with the process overseen by program staff—at no cost to participants.
Phone: (415) 383-1321
Website: https://frontporch.net/live/home-match/
Home Ownership Programs
Marin Housing operates several home ownership programs to help low and moderate-income home buyers in Marin County.
- Below Market Rate (BMR) Homeownership Program. The BMR Homeownership program offers low and moderate-income , first-time homebuyers the opportunity to purchase specified condominium units in Marin County at less than market value.
BMR Website: https://www.marinhousing.org/how-to-apply - Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Homeownership Program. The Housing Choice Voucher Homeownership program is offered to eligible Marin Housing Authority residents and allows participants to have their subsidy applied towards a monthly mortgage payment.
HCV Homeownership Website: https://www.marinhousing.org/how-to-apply/
Housing Rehabilitation Programs
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Marin Housing operates several housing rehabilitation programs to assist low and moderate-income homeowners and housing serving lower income households in Marin County.
- Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Loan Program. Assists with rehabilitation single-family homes, mobile homes, and ADUs/JADUs owned and occupied by lower income households within the County of Marin.
Owner-Occupied Rehab Loan Website: https://www.marinhousing.org/owner-occupied-rehabilitation - CalHome Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Program. This program provides low-interest property improvement loans and technical assistance to qualified low-income homeowners to make basic repairs and improvements, correct substandard conditions, and eliminate health and safety hazards.
CalHome Rehabilitation Loan Website: https://www.marinhousing.org/rehabilitation-loan-program
Housing Assistance Programs
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211 United Way
A general resource for locating assistance with housing and other needs. By dialing 211 on your phone, you will have immediate access to several local organizations that can assist you.
Phone: 211
Website: https://www.211.org/
Ambassadors of Hope and Opportunity
Housing and supportive services for homeless teens and young adults 18-25.
Website: https://www.ahoproject.org/
Buckelew Programs
Services including supported housing and employment, to low-income residents with mental illness, substance abuse and behavioral challenges.
Website: https://buckelew.org/
Community Action Marin
Services and assistance for families, seniors, disabled, and others in need of assistance with housing, childcare, emergency financial, and other supportive services.
Website: https://camarin.org/
Doorway
A central place for housing seekers to find and apply for affordable housing throughout the Bay Area.
Website: https://housingbayarea.mtc.ca.gov/
EAH Housing
EAH develops, manages and promotes rental housing in the Bay Area for very low-, low- and moderate-income families, individuals with disabilities, and seniors.
Website: https://www.eahhousing.org
Gilead House
Provide transitional housing, skill development and support services for homeless single parents or at risk of being homeless families.
Website: https://www.gileadhouse.org/
Habitat for Humanity San Francisco/Marin
Habitat for Humanity San Francisco builds homeownership through community engagement in partnership with working families.
Website: https://habitatgsf.org/
Housing Help
Marin County’s list of housing resources to help locate affordable housing, maintain current housing, address fair housing, and other housing-related assistance.
Website: https://www.marincounty.gov/departments/cda/housing-and-grants/housing-help?lang=en
Jewish Family & Children's Services
JFCS provides comprehensive services to the entire community including counseling for individuals, couples & families, financial assistance, information & referral, support for people with disabilities, and volunteer opportunities. For comprehensive assistance to seniors, see Seniors-At-Home.
Website: https://www.jfcs.org/
Marin Housing Authority
Income-restricted housing and housing assistance. MHA administers public housing, Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program, the Supportive Housing Department, and the Below Market Rate Home Ownership program (BMR) and owns and manages housing units. For information, call (415) 491-2525 or visit the Housing Authority website: https://www.marinhousing.org.
Phone: (415) 491-2525
Website: https://www.marinhousing.org/
Resources for Seniors and Persons with Disabilities
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Marin County Aging and Adult Services. Aging and Adult Services and support for Marin County’s older adults and persons with disabilities to promote quality of life and independence.
Phone: (415) 473-INFO (4636)
Website: https://www.marinhhs.org/aging-adult-services
Marin County Area Agency on Aging. The Area Agency on Aging provides services directly and contracts with a network of providers. Services include:
- Assisted Transportation
- Caregiver Registry
- Case Management – Rural Marin
- Congregate Meals
- Disease Prevention and Health Promotion
- Employment Readiness Services
- Family Caregiver Support Programs
- Home-Delivered Meal Program
- Housing Assistance
- Information and Assistance
- Legal Services
- Long-Term Care Ombudsman
- Senior Center Activities
- Visiting
Phone: (415) 473-INFO (4636)
Website: https://www.marinhhs.org/area-agency-aging
Marin Center for Independent Living. Services for persons with a disability and seniors, including home modification, benefits navigation, a caregiver registry for families looking for additional private pay support, and housing support. O
Marin Access Mobility Management. Provides transportation options for older adults and individuals with disabilities.
Phone: (415) 454-0902
Website: https://marintransit.org/marin-access
Accessibility for Persons with Disabilities
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Tiburon provides individuals with disabilities reasonable accommodation in rules, practices and procedures to ensure equal access to housing, and to facilitate the development of housing for individuals with disabilities. To learn more, visit https://townoftiburon.org/617/Accessibility-Services
- Home Modification Assistance Brochure. Free home modifications for qualified Marin County residents.
Utilities Assistance Programs
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Community Action Marin Energy Programs
Community Action Marin is the local administrator of the federally funded Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP). CAM also offers assistance referring residents to other income-eligible energy saving programs.
LIHEAP Assistance - Once-a-year assistance in paying for gas, electric, wood, and propane home energy costs. Eligibility and assistance level based on household size, gross monthly income, and program priorities. (Program restrictions may change on an annual basis and according to funding availability.)
Referral to Residential Conservation Programs - Access to Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (weatherization), Department of Energy Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP), Energy Partners and utility-operated conservation programs.
To learn more and check for eligibility, visit the Community Action Marin Energy Programs website, or contact Community Action Marin at:
Phone: (415) 526-7500
Email: publicbenefits@camarin.org
MCE Home Energy Saving Program
MCE Clean Energy's Home Energy Savings program provides no-cost home energy upgrades, a home energy assessment, and energy-saving products for income-qualified homeowners and renters.
Home energy upgrade measures include:
- Heat pumps
- Water heaters
- Attic insulation
- Gas furnaces
- Duct sealing
- Pipe insulation
Eligibility for measures is determined by home assessment.
Visit the program website at https://mcecleanenergy.org/home-energy-savings/, or contact MCE for more information:
Phone: (888) 632-3674
Website: www.mcecleanenergy.org