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What is "Cause for Eviction"? Cause for Eviction (or "Just Cause") policies are intended to provide stability for households who rent by regulating the grounds for eviction. San Rafael's Cause for Eviction Ordinance is intended to promote greater awareness of the rights and responsibilities of landlords and tenants and to provide a clear and transparent...

What Is "Mandatory Mediation"? Mediation is a process in which a neutral third party facilitates the negotiation of a mutually acceptable resolution to a dispute between parties. In order to address rapidly rising rental prices, communities throughout California have been adopting "Mandatory Mediation" policies. With “Mandatory” Mediation, if a triggering event occurs (e.g. rent is...

This protection prohibits landlords from discriminating against tenants because they use housing vouchers or other forms of government assistance. State Law (SB 329) State law prohibits housing discrimination based on a person’s source of income (California Government Code Section 12921). SB 329 (the Housing Opportunities Act of 2019) became a California State law on January...

  The City of San Rafael has adopted a variety of policies and programs to support landlords and tenants. Click the pertinent button below to find out more about these resources.  

City of San Rafael Housing Resources Welcome We are committed to Housing and Homelessness, one of the San Rafael City Council's policy focus areas.  

**We are currently not accepting applications to paint utility boxes but will re-evaluate as budgeting and policy changes. Please check back here for any future updates.** Each year, the San Rafael Chamber of Commerce hosts a nine-month Leadership Institute, a leadership development program for professionals seeking to make a difference in their community, expand their network, and understand...

The San Rafael City Schools (SRSC)  Board of Education recently appointed Jim Hogeboom as their Superintendent, effective July 1. Currently, Mr. Hogeboom is the Superintendent of the Novato Unified School District (NUSD), where he led the district of approximately 7,600 students for the past four years. He began his teaching career as a high school...

San Rafael City Schools (SRCS) is switching to by-trustee area elections (also known as district elections). Currently, Board members are elected in "at-large" elections, where each member is elected by voters throughout the District’s territory, including both the elementary and high school regions. Beginning in 2020, the SRCS Board of Education will be elected based...

Great news! The Marin Audubon Society was selected by the San Francisco Bay Restoration Authority to receive a grant of up to $968,916 for the Tiscornia Marsh restoration and sea level rise adaptation project. The Tiscornia Marsh site covers 20 acres of tidal marsh and bay lands located north of East Canal Street. The marsh has experienced considerable erosion...

Our new Department of Digital Service and Open Government is preparing a Strategic Framework to define their vision, purpose, values, and areas of focus. The Strategic Framework will guide the new department in achieving its purpose: to make City services easy to use, and work for everyone. Please take our feedback survey (English / español) and let us know if you...

In response to the growing risk of wildfire across California, PG&E is enhancing their vegetation and safety work. Their focus will be on addressing vegetation that poses a higher potential for wildfire risk in high fire-threat areas as designated by the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC). You may see PG&E vegetation management inspectors and contractors...

We’re in budget season! That means that over the next couple of City Council meetings, you’ll see budget-related items on the meeting agendas. For Monday’s meeting, the City Council will receive two-part report from City staff: the preliminary Capital Improvement Program (CIP)  and the Measure A - Open Space Work Plan. The CIP, which is...

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