$3.1 Million In Federal Funds For Housing And Child Safety Secured In Marin County

MARIN COUNTY, CA — Marin County is set to receive a significant boost, with $3.1 million in federal funding officials earmarked for two key local priorities: building more workforce housing and improving child safety.

The funding is part of the package of appropriations bills, specifically the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development bill. This measure, along with others, is one of several appropriation measures that collectively fund over 95 percent of the federal government until Sept. 30.

Here's a breakdown of where the money is going:

• $2 Million for Point Reyes Workforce Housing: This funding will support the development of interim and permanent affordable housing in Point Reyes Station. The goal is to help low-income residents, many of whom are agricultural and service workers, who are struggling with housing instability and displacement, officials said. The project is a partnership between the Community Land Trust Association of West Marin and the County.
• $850,000 for Fairfax-San Anselmo Children’s Center: This allocation will fund safety and facility upgrades at the Children’s Center, which provides subsidized childcare to 110 low-income children in Marin. The planned improvements include earthquake-proofing, updating the heating and cooling systems, and making other necessary life-safety renovations.
• $250,000 for Oak Hill Workforce Housing: This funding is targeted to support the long-term affordability of the Oak Hill site in Larkspur. The money will help move the project forward, with construction anticipated to start in 2026, officials said. The development, located on state-owned surplus land, will create affordable apartments that will be owned and financed by the Marin County Public Financing Authority, officials said.

County Executive Derek Johnson noted that these investments reflect the urgency of Marin’s housing and childcare issues and highlight strong partnerships across government levels.

"Federal funding like this allows us to protect essential services, keep families housed, and make long-overdue safety improvements that benefit the entire community," he said. He also expressed gratitude to Congressman Jared Huffman, Senator Adam Schiff, and Senator Alex Padilla for their support in securing the funds.

This year marks the sixth time since 2022 that Marin County has successfully requested this type of special congressional funding, officials said.