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Keep People Housed Marin

A targeted homelessness prevention program

Need to know

  • Keep People Housed Marin is a two-year homelessness prevention pilot for Marin County residents who are currently housed but at high risk of losing their housing. 
  • The program provides targeted financial assistance and housing stabilization services designed to help resolve an immediate housing crisis before it becomes homelessness.

Before you start

  • The program is not first-come, first-served, and meeting eligibility requirements does not guarantee financial assistance. Applicants are prioritized based on their level of housing instability and vulnerability. 
  • Documents are optional to apply, but you will need provide verification of identity, income, and housing setting if you are selected. 

What to do

  • Residents who may qualify can apply through the Keep People Housed Marin application portal
  • Please expect to spend at least 15 minutes completing this application.
  • Be sure to click submit, so that your application can be successfully submitted. 
  • Support is available from Bay Area Community Services if help completing the application is needed.
    • Please call or text the Keep Marin Housed phone line at 510-899-9289 
    • Or email xcu@onlnernpf.bet

What's next

What's next content
  • After submitting and application you will receive an email saying whether or not you are able to be served and directions for next steps.
  • If you are selected you will be asked for these documents:
    • 1 form of personal identification
    • Verification of where you live
    • Verification of household income
    • Verification of the past-due rent you need help with
    • Verification of your current housing crisis or need

Worried you might lose your housing?

You are not the only one, and there may be help. Keep People Housed Marin works with Marin County residents who are facing a housing crisis, so that a hard stretch does not turn into losing your home.

Page last updated on September 4, 2026.