Californians are increasingly recognizing the benefits of Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs). Between 2016-2023, the number of ADUs permitted annually in the state grew from 1,336 to 26,924, a 20-fold increase. In 2023, ADUs comprised more than 21 percent of all homes permitted statewide. In light of the significance of ADUs, Housing and Community Development (HCD) … Continued
For projects in Fairfax with three residential units or more proposed (not including ADUs or JADUs), fifteen percent of the units must be designated as affordable to low-income households or twenty percent for ownership projects. As an alternative to constructing inclusionary units, all or a portion of the inclusionary housing requirement may be fulfilled through … Continued
The Town of Fairfax is participating in Rooted in Marin, a community-centered outreach and education effort to understand displacement in Marin County. Led by the Cities and Towns and County of Marin, we are crafting tools and resources for local communities affected by displacement – when current residents have to involuntarily move from their homes … Continued
In November 2024, Bay Area residents will vote on a regional bond measure to generate $20 billion to build more affordable homes and help keep existing homes affordable. The County, cities and towns of Marin are gathering community input on housing issues to inform important affordable housing funding decisions for the Bay Area Housing … Continued
The latest housing element finalized on March 14, 2024 has been uploaded as two volumes to the Town website. You can find them located here under the Housing Element icon on the Housing page.
Annually, the Town of Fairfax adjusts the maximum rent increase percentage. Starting September 1, the maximum percentage for increasing rent to applicable residences (see this applicability chart) will change to 2.85% from 2.52%. The maximum annual rent increase is called the Annual General Adjustment (AGA). Under the Town’s Rent Stabilization ordinance, the AGA is set at … Continued
