San Rafael complex considers affordable housing program

The owners of a San Rafael apartment complex that has a history of evictions are pursuing an affordable housing program that would give them a break on property taxes, but tenants fear the change could lead to more displacement.

The “property tax welfare exemption” program requires that the apartments be restricted to households earning 80% or less of the area median income. For a family of four in Marin County, that’s about $154,700 annually.

The amount exceeds the household income...