How many low income apartments are in Marin City, CA?

HUD administrative data tracks 4 subsidized properties in Marin City with approximately 605 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in Marin City?

Tenant-paid rents in Marin City's assisted buildings typically range from about $628 to $1,186 monthly, depending on program and bedroom size. Voucher holders generally pay close to 30% of their own income instead.

How do I apply for Section 8 in Marin City?

Two routes: (1) apply directly to each subsidized building — they manage their own waitlists; (2) join your regional housing authority's Housing Choice Voucher waitlist when open. Our step-by-step guide walks through documents and timing.

Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Marin City, CA

There are 4 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Marin City with roughly 605 assisted units — including 2 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 2 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $628 to $1,186 per month. Median reported wait: about 24 months.

assisted properties

605

subsidized units

$907

typical rent

24 mo

median wait

Map of subsidized housing in Marin City

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Marin City

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Golden Gate Village Public Housing	294	$628	24 mo
Ridgeway Apts LIHTCPB Section 8	225	—	—
Ponderosa Estates PB Section 8	56	$1,186	—
Doreatha Mitchell Apts LIHTC	30	—	—

Section 8 apartments in Marin City (project-based)

These buildings carry HUD Section 8 contracts attached to the units — apply at each management office rather than through the voucher waitlist. How project-based Section 8 works →

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Ridgeway Apts LIHTCPB Section 8	225	—	—
Ponderosa Estates PB Section 8	56	$1,186	—

Public housing developments in Marin City

Rents here are set at about 30% of household income and managed by the local housing authority. About the public housing program →

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Golden Gate Village Public Housing	294	$628	24 mo

LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Marin City

Tax-credit units rent below market rate for households within income bands (often 30–60% of Area Median Income). Understanding LIHTC →

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Doreatha Mitchell Apts LIHTC	30	—	—

How to apply for subsidized housing in Marin City

Apply to buildings directly. Project-based Section 8, public housing, §202/§811 and LIHTC properties run their own waitlists — contact each office using the details on its page.
Join voucher waitlists. Your regional housing authority administers Housing Choice Vouchers; ask about current openings and preferences. Step-by-step application guide →
Document everything. ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and income proof speed up both paths.
Stay reachable. Update your address everywhere — missed mail is the top reason applicants lose spots.

Nearby cities with low income housing

Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.