In a significant step for affordable housing in West Marin, the 54-unit development planned for the former Coast Guard property in Point Reyes Station has cleared a key environmental hurdle.
The recently released assessment found no significant environmental impacts. This paves the way for Marin County to request $1.14 million in federal HUD funding for the project, which aims to provide much-needed homes for lower-income residents and includes environmental restoration and sustainability features.
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Environmental Clearance Opens Door to Federal Funding
Marin County planners released the environmental review for the Point Reyes Station affordable housing project on July 24, 2025. This clearance removes a major roadblock that could’ve delayed or even stopped the development.
With this favorable outcome, county officials can move forward with their request for $1.14 million in federal funding from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
“This environmental clearance is exactly what we’ve been waiting for,” said a spokesperson from the Community Land Trust Association of West Marin (CLAM), one of the project’s developers.
“Many affordable housing initiatives throughout Marin—from Novato to San Rafael to Sausalito—have faced challenges with environmental reviews, so this positive outcome is particularly encouraging.”
Transforming Coast Guard Property into Community Housing
The project will transform 33.5 acres at 100 Commodore Webster Drive. Marin County bought the property for $4.3 million in 2018.
Officials are selling the land to developers CLAM and Eden Housing for just $1. It’s a symbolic price, but it makes a big difference for the project’s finances.
Once finished, the development will offer 54 units of housing affordable to households earning between 30% and 60% of the area median income. For a family of four, that’s $58,740 to $117,480.
This range helps essential workers who serve the West Marin community but often can’t find affordable housing in places like Inverness, Olema, or nearby towns.
Funding Sources Coming Together
The $55.4 million project requires funding from a variety of sources. The Marin County Board of Supervisors has already put $9.49 million toward the development, showing strong local support.
This investment has attracted more money, including an $850,000 federal earmark and $1 million from the Marin Community Foundation.
Developers have also applied for about $11.5 million in farmworker housing grants. Decisions on those grants are expected in August.
This funding would be especially meaningful for agricultural communities like Nicasio, Marshall, and Tomales, which surround Point Reyes Station.
Next Steps in the Funding Process
After the farmworker housing grant decisions, developers plan to apply for low-income housing tax credits in early 2026. This is a crucial funding tool for affordable housing projects throughout California.
If the funding comes together as hoped, construction could start by late 2026 or early 2027. It’s a long process, but the momentum feels real.
Environmental Sustainability at the Core
Affordable housing is just the start. This project really leans into environmental stewardship—a value folks across Marin County, from Mill Valley to Bolinas, take to heart.
Nearly half of the 33.5-acre property will go toward habitat restoration. That’s a big step in preserving the natural beauty that makes West Marin unique.
The development will feature:
These environmental efforts haven’t gone unnoticed. The project’s drawn support from both housing advocates and environmental groups—not always an easy feat in Marin County.
Here is the source article for this story: Marin planners release Point Reyes affordable housing study
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