Seats Open On Marin Housing Authority Board

MARIN COUNTY, CA – There are two open seats on the Marin Housing Authority Board of Commissioners.

The board makes policies and decisions that affect public housing and other programs administered by the Marin Housing Authority. Commissioners are appointed by the Marin County Board of Supervisors.

Marin Housing is a public corporation authorized to provide "decent, safe and sanitary housing for low- and moderate-income residents," according to the county. It is empowered to acquire property, develop housing, issue tax-exempt bonds, enter into mortgages, trust indentures, author leases, condemn property, borrow money, accept grants and manage property.

Marin Housing is separate and distinct from the county government, the federal government and from other county and state agencies – much like a special district. The Housing Authority Commission currently consists of seven members – the five members of the Board of Supervisors plus two public housing tenants. Marin Housing operates programs in the incorporated areas of Marin under cooperation agreements with local towns and cities.

The application deadline is 5 p.m. Aug. 30. Applicants must be a tenant or a voucher holder of the Marin Housing Authority. The board makes policies and decisions that affect public housing and other programs administered by the Marin Housing Authority.

Prospective applicants can apply online or call 415-473-7331 for more information. To request an application by mail, contact the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors, Suite 329, 3501 Civic Center Drive, San Rafael, or email commissions@marincounty.org.