When a BCLT unit becomes available, we refer to our waitlist for that specific type of housing. The first applicant on the list who meets the income and household size requirements will be contacted, based on the configuration of the available unit.

Please note that only complete applications will be considered. Applicants are responsible for ensuring their application is complete, including up-to-date contact and income information. If your contact information changes, it is your responsibility to notify BCLT to avoid missing housing opportunities.

Household size guidelines are required to comply with local water restrictions. For example, if a studio apartment becomes available, we only contact households with two or fewer individuals. For a two-bedroom apartment, we contact households with at least two individuals, and so on.

Our waitlist is divided into five categories based on housing type. This helps streamline the selection process and ensures applicants are only offered units that match their needs.

If an applicant’s income or household size makes them ineligible for a specific category, we will notify them that they currently do not qualify for the available units. However, they will remain on the list, so if their circumstances change, they can retain their position without needing to reapply.

The categories are as follows:

• SRO/Second units or studio spaces: Available for single occupancy or up to two individuals.

• One-bedroom units: Available for households of up to three individuals.

• Multiple bedroom units: Available for households of at least two individuals.

• Co-op living units: Available for a variety of household sizes, depending on the space.

• Homeownership: Available for a variety of household sizes, depending on space and eligibility for homeownership.

BCLT owns and maintains seven properties for affordable rental housing, varying in size from studio spaces, shared living, and family-sized homes. There are currently no vacancies, but units can become available anytime and we are always looking to expand the number of properties available.

Click here to learn more about our properties.

We are proud to also offer permanently affordable homeownership opportunities through our partnership with Habitat for Humanity Greater San Francisco. Together, we have sold four homes to low-income families in Bolinas, and we have several more homes in the early planning stages.

Click here to learn more about homeownership opportunities.

In Marin County, your fair housing rights are protected by state and federal laws, which ensure that no one can be denied the right to rent or own a home based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, family status, or disability. The BCLT adheres to specific occupancy standards based on the type of dwelling and income requirements in accordance with the rental rates.