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How do I apply for affordable housing?

Each property with below market rate rental units has its own individual housing application. Contact the property first to confirm that there are available rental units or an open waitlist before submitting the application form. Ensure that you meet the eligibility requirements for the specific property. Eligibility can be based on factors such as income,...

How do I pay the toll for the Richmond-San Rafael and Golden Gate bridges?

You can pay the toll for the Richmond-San Rafael bridge electronically through Fastrak. The Golden Gate Bridge only accepts electronic tolls. You can pay your invoices on the Fastrak website, link to your bank account or call them at (877) 229-8655.

Pacifics Baseball

The San Rafael Pacifics is our minor league, professional independent baseball team that made its debut in the 2012 baseball season at 1,000-seat Albert Park in San Rafael. Each season the team looks forward to providing fans with a great experience and affordable family fun throughout the summer. For tickets and scheduling information, check our their...

Educational Opportunities

WildCare Courtyard Visit Visit WildCare’s Courtyard for nose-to-beak encounters with its amazing live Wildlife Ambassador animals and learn how they are cared for and returned to the wild. To learn about more amazing animals, check out the Northern California Guide Dogs for the Blind Campus tour. WildCare is a leader in wildlife rehabilitation and nature education. Its Terwilliger nature education...

Shopping in San Rafael

Stroll through Downtown for boutique stores, a theater and a variety of restaurants and cafes. You can also head over to the Northgate Mall for department and specialty stores, take-out and sit-down dining and a mulitplex theater. Support local farmers Support your local farmers by shopping at one of San Rafael's Farmers' Markets! San Rafael's Market Thursday nights, May...

Parks & Outdoor Activities

With 19 city parks, China Beach State Park along the Bay and plenty of open space, there’s a place for you, your family and friends to enjoy. San Rafael Parks Enjoy picnic areas, trails, playgrounds, volleyball and basketball courts. A number of parks can be reserved for your events. China Camp State Park Hike, run...

Arts & Culture

With a mix of architectural gems, a historic art deco theater, a Shakespeare company, an art center and a Spanish mission, you'll find plenty of ways to get cultured, even without a dress code. San Rafael has been selected as one of California’s premier state-designated arts and culture districts. San Rafael joins 13 other districts in a...

Getting Around in San Rafael

We are lucky to have miles of beautiful streets and trails, places to take in some beautiful views, numerous transit stops and endless room to explore. Whether you choose to take the bus, travel by car or walk about the City, we're here to help you reach your destination. Public Transit Marin County offers local,...

What is the sales tax in the city?

Effective 10/1/2022, the current sales tax rate in San Rafael is 9.25%. Check out the break down: State General Fund 3.94% County Health and Safety 1.56% City of San Rafael 1.00% San Rafael Transactions and Use Tax - 3/31/2034* 0.75% Measure R - 4/1/2021 - 3/31/2030 0.25% Marin County Measure A (Parks and Open...

How are speed limits set?

The following speed limits are established by State law and do not need to be posted in order to be enforced: 25 MPH speed limit in business and residential districts 25 MPH in school zones when children are present 15 MPH speed limit in alleys; at intersections and railroad crossings where visibility is limited and...

How do I find out about delinquent property tax?

If you would like to find out if there are delinquent property taxes associated with your property you can look up your parcel number through Marin Map and then search for your property tax bills online. If you find that your property taxes are delinquent, you can pay them online or by phone at 1-800-985-7277.

People are speeding in my neighborhood. How can I get them to slow down?

At the neighborhood and community level, outreach and education between neighbors can be helpful in increasing traffic safety, particularly in reducing speeding. Most tickets and crashes take place close to home, and many speeders live in the neighborhoods in which they are speeding. Education campaigns can include presentations to community groups, door-to-door visits, stickers and...

What causes traffic in San Rafael?

Traffic results for many reasons. One of the reasons for increased traffic in San Rafael is the current upswing in the economy (more people are working and shopping). Another is increased construction activity (both public and private). We upgraded all of our signals so they can communicate with the SMART train (so when the train...

How do I get around the city?

We have lots of great local bus routes provided by Marin Transit. Golden Gate Transit also provides regional bus service to San Francisco, the East Bay, and Sonoma County. San Rafael is also connected to the North Bay 101 corridor by the SMART Train. You can conveniently pay for all types of Bay Area transit...

Our first look at analytics

Understanding our current site analytics is a piece of our new content strategy. Although they don’t tell the whole story, they provide insight on what people are looking to do on the current site and how they are getting there. Over the past year, our site had almost 371,382 unique page views and 56.4% exited...

A Scorecard for Public Engagement

If you're a local-government manager or elected official, by now you've probably heard a fair amount about the need for better citizen engagement in government decision-making. You may even have your own success stories about times your city or agency made a special effort to involve community members in policies that affect them. And you...

An Update on Ritter Relocation

by Andrew Hening, Director of Homeless Planning & Outreach Celebrating Ongoing Partnership As a quick refresher, Ritter Center has been looking for a new site for over three years, and in March, the City Council established a subcommittee comprised of Mayor Phillips, Councilmember Gamblin, and City staff to help intensify the search efforts. At the...

Done/Doing (#3)

Here's an update of what we've done and what we're doing next to better serve San Rafael. Done Created design subcommittee to work with local design firm on color palette, image gallery, iconography, typography, and overall look & feel. Identified workflow and process issues to solve with online forms and new digital services, such as...

Do I need an encroachment permit?

Encroachment permits are required if you plan to do any construction work in the public right-of-way. Meaning, any work in the sidewalk area, in an easement, on city owned property (median islands, parks, city facilities) or in the street. Common reasons you'll need one: Utility saw-cuts Excavation News stands Bicycle racks Sidewalk dining Debris boxes...

What can I do if I'm bothered by someone smoking?

If you feel comfortable, you can ask the person smoking to stop and let them know it’s against the law in San Rafael (if they are smoking in a place where it’s not allowed). If you live in a housing unit that shares a wall with another, you can contact your landlord, property owner, or...

Updates to City Hall Hours on Fridays in July and August

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