Program 8 Implementation: Public Property Conversion to Affordable Housing

Program 8 in the City's Adopted 6th Cycle Housing Element addresses the City of Sausalito's plans to convert city-owned properties into affordable housing during the planning period. The program focuses on two key city-owned sites:

1. Site 84 (Martin Luther King Jr. Park Property):

• Address: 100 Ebbtide Avenue (610 Coloma Street)
• APN: 063-170-03
• Zoning Designation: H-29
• Housing Element Site Density: 50

This site is planned to remain in City ownership and will be made available for affordable housing development through a long-term lease arrangement. Based on the successful passage of Measure J at the November 2025 Special Election, the City is in the process of drafting a Request for Proposal (RFP) for this site, which will be structured jointly with Site 75 (described below), with the commitment of releasing the RFP for developer response by March of 2026. The City will work with a City Council working group appointed Task Force in drafting and finalizing the RFP and will conduct outreach to affordable housing developers and non-profits to ensure they are aware of this opportunity.

      2. Site 75 (Corporation Yard):

• Address: 530 Nevada Street & Tomales Street
• APN: 064-341-04 & 064-341-10
• Zoning Designation: H-49
• Housing Element Density: 27

The City will relocate the existing Corporation Yard operations to support affordable housing development on this site. Site 75 will be included in the joint RFP, which will also include the MLK site (described above), with the goal of releasing the RFP for developer response by March of 2026. The City will work with a City Council working group appointed Task Force in drafting and finalizing the RFP and will conduct outreach to affordable housing developers and non-profits to ensure they are aware of the opportunity.

Both sites will be made available either through agreements with affordable housing providers while remaining City-owned, or as surplus sites consistent with the Surplus Lands Act. The City commits to providing financial incentives for affordable housing projects on these sites, including fee waivers or deferrals, priority processing, and grant application assistance. 

As part of the implementation of Program 8, the City will work with a City Council working group appointed Task Force in drafting a joint RFP for both sites (Site 84 and Site 75), based on the draft Notice of Availability (NOA) that was prepared in late 2025 in order for the City to remain in compliance with Program 8 requirements in the Adopted 6th Cycle Housing Element. This draft Notice of Availability is provided below:

Draft Notice of Availability (November 25, 2025)

Draft Joint Development RFP for Site 84 and Site 75 (January 2026)

More information regarding Program 8 and other housing element programs can be found in the City's Adopted Amended 6th Cycle Housing Element on the City of Sausalito Adopted Amended 2023-2031 Housing Element webpage.

Program 8 - Public Property Conversion to Affordable Housing: Feedback Form

Program 8 of the City's Housing Element specifically calls for evaluating City-owned and other public properties for their potential to support affordable housing construction.

As part of this effort, the City is now seeking community input on the conversion of public properties to affordable housing. This feedback will help inform the City's approach to implementing Program 8 and ensure that any potential projects align with community values while meeting the City's housing obligations under State law.

The conversion of public properties represents an opportunity to create much-needed affordable housing in Sausalito while maintaining public ownership and control over the development process. Any projects developed on public land would be subject to the City's standard review processes and community input opportunities.

Please see below to add your feedback today!

• Feedback Form