54 units of much-needed affordable senior housing in Fairfax
DESIGN
2626 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, the current site of Christ Lutheran Church
53 one-bedrooms and 1 two-bedroom manager's unit.
Unit interiors, as well as all common spaces, will be designed deliberately to accommodate the mobility and accessibility needs of older adults
2-3 stories on 2-acre, previously developed site. Building is terraced as grade changes
Community room adjoined to common kitchen and south-facing courtyard
Property management and resident services offices
2 outdoor courtyards, including raised garden beds
Bioswales and drought-tolerant landscaping
RESIDENTS
62+ age requirement
11 units reserved for homeless households
Maximum incomes: $25,520 for half of units, $49,200 for rest of units
Maximum rents: $645 to $1,153
Project-Based Section 8 Vouchers will enable residents to pay no more than 30% of income on rent
Background checks, rental history, credit checks, and in-person interviews required
Applications for Project-Based Section 8 apartments from people currently living or working in Marin County will receive two priority points. No local preference for Fairfax due to fair housing laws.
PARKING & TRANSPORTATION
43 on-site parking spaces
Crosswalk improvements across Mitchell Dr. and Sir Francis Drake Blvd. Sidewalk improvements in front of site