Marin County Board Of Supervisors Approve Funding To Renovate Historic Housing

MARIN COUNTY, CA — The Marin County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved funding for the long-awaited renovation of Golden Gate Village in Marin City.

The multi-year renovation project is estimated to cost $266.6 million and will be carried out in three phases. The initial phase, which involves an $85 million renovation of the first group of buildings, will be partially funded by $50 million in tax-exempt bonds issued by the county.

Phase 1, starting February 2026, will upgrade the first 88 of the 296 units with improved kitchens, bathrooms, safety features, energy efficiency, and outdoor spaces. Phase 2 is set for 2027, with the final phase around 2029.

Phase 1 of the renovation costs $85 million. The county's $50 million bonds will cover a permanent loan and other project costs. Burbank Housing, a nonprofit developer collaborating with the Marin Housing Authority, received state approval to sell a 10-year federal tax credit worth $3.9 million to investors for $34 million.

Unincorporated Marin City, north of Sausalito, is home to Golden Gate Village, a complex of 29 buildings. Built after WWII, it houses about 300 predominantly Black families and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The aging buildings require upgrades.

For three to four months, residents will be temporarily moved to other accommodations within the village while their buildings undergo extensive renovations.