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Warm Line An e-mail address and a telephone line in now available for questions regarding housing policies in Fairfax.  Please contact housing@townoffairfax.org or call (415) 259-7997. Legal Resources Tenant Information and Assistance Resources listing is available through the Department of Real Estate’s website at https://landlordtenant.dre.ca.gov The website listing is updated periodically. You can also locate...

The ADU Center provides a "one stop shop" to assist property owners in planning and developing ADUs including one-on-one customer service, facilitation between Marin jurisdictions and contractors, along with guides and resources specific to building ADUs in Marin starting on April 1, 2024. The ADU Center offers the following services: One on One Feasibility Consultations...

Rights Under State Law ADUs are allowed in all residential zones and most commercial zones with limited exceptions for public safety, traffic, and water. For instance, the adequacy of water or sewer services. State law says all homeowners in California are allowed to build an 800-square-foot freestanding ADU. State law allows many types of existing...

The town shall not deny a permit for an unpermitted accessory dwelling unit that was constructed before January 1, 2020, because, among other things, the unit is in violation of building standards or applicable accessory dwelling unit regulations, unless the Town makes a finding that correcting the violation is necessary to protect the health and safety of the public or...

Fairfax residents looking to add an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) or Junior Accessory Dwelling Unit (JADU) to their property can find a supportive and streamlined process. These units are excellent for providing additional housing options or income, aligning with community values of diversity and affordability. According to State law, the Town must provide an expedited...

Background The Town of Fairfax works closely with the County of Marin and other local jurisdictions on homelessness issues to provide support and safety to all people living in Fairfax. Fairfax Homeless Encampment Since the formation of the small encampment in Fairfax in 2021, the Town officials, including elected representatives, staff, and the Fairfax Police department,...

No violations of federal or State fair housing law have been documented in the Town but the fact that discrimination has been documented in other Marin County communities suggests that there may be unreported instances of housing discrimination in Fairfax, such as discrimination against renters because of their source of income or the presence of...