Housing has been a recent topic of discussion across Marin County with proposals being made to increase low-income housing availability. The issue of housing affordability is not one unique to Marin County, with the issue raising concern across California and the greater U.S.

In Marin County, low-income housing is available to those who make approximately 50 percent of the median income which is $166,600. Many families and individuals are qualified for this type of housing, thus putting pressure on cities to increase low-income housing units.

The county has set a requirement for Marin cities to create 14,210 new housing units before 2031, in order to meet the rising need for affordable housing according to the Marin Independent Journal. In California, low-income households spend significantly more money on housing than families in other states, due to the lack of land available for  building  housing developments, resulting in an increase in rent prices.

Efforts by Marin County to increase housing for low-income households will potentially lower this gap and create more opportunities for families to live in California. The issue of housing affordability is a complex one and continues to impact the County of Marin economically and socially.