# Planned developments in San Rafael, CA

Boardwalk found 130+ planned projects in San Rafael, CA in public filings from the last 12 months, mostly residential and infrastructure. The latest is on the San Rafael Zoning Administrator agenda for Oct 7, 2026.

Data as of Oct 11, 2026. Updated monthly. Page: https://boardwalkai.com/development/california/san-rafael/

## San Rafael at a glance

| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Projects, last 12 months | 130+ |
| New in the last 30 days | 3 |
| Most common type | Residential |
| Latest filing | Oct 7, 2026, San Rafael Zoning Administrator |
| Sources we check | 14 |

Last 12 months, duplicates merged. Includes private, public, and small jobs. How we count: https://boardwalkai.com/coverage/#how-we-count

## What's planned in San Rafael

By type, last 12 months.

| Type | Projects | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Residential | 42 | 32% |
| Infrastructure | 40 | 30% |
| Public and institutional | 20 | 15% |
| Development decisions | 16 | 12% |
| Commercial | 10 | 8% |
| Mixed use | 4 | 3% |

## Recent projects in San Rafael

| Project | Developer | Type | Size | Stage | Latest meeting |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 111-Unit Affordable Housing Development | Eden Housing | Affordable (LIHTC) housing | 111 units · 2.5 acres | Seeking approval | Oct 5, 2026 |
| 65-Unit Interim Shelter Site Preparation | Ghilotti Brothers, Inc. | Tiny home communities | 65 units | Approved | Jul 20, 2026 |
| $250K Bayfront Levee Sea Level Rise Adaptation Project | Not stated | Dams and levees | Not stated in filing | Recommended | Jul 20, 2026 |
| $4.1M Second St and Fourth St Intersection Improvements | Not stated | Roads and highways | Not stated in filing | Early planning | Jun 22, 2026 |
| $1.3M Lincoln Avenue Bridge Preventive Maintenance Project | Not stated | Bridges | Not stated in filing | Early planning | Jun 22, 2026 |
| $5.44M North-South Greenway Gap Closure | Not stated | Trails and greenways | Not stated in filing | In design | Jun 22, 2026 |
| $2.48M Pickleweed Branch Library Renovation | Not stated | Libraries | Not stated in filing | Early planning | Jun 22, 2026 |
| $1.58M Pickleweed Preschool Portable Building Replacement | Not stated | Schools | Not stated in filing | Early planning | Jun 22, 2026 |
| 233,250-SF Hospital Replacement on 26 Acres | Kaiser Foundation Hospitals | Hospitals | 26 acres | Seeking approval | Apr 24, 2026 |
| 200-Unit Mixed-Use Building on 17 Stories | Irwin Street Partners, LLC | Homes and businesses | 200 units | Approved | Feb 24, 2026 |
| $229K Project Management and Construction Management Services for 350 Merrydale Road Interim Shelter | Not stated | Residential | 65 units | In design | Feb 17, 2026 |

Showing 11 of 130+ projects. A free trial opens the full records and documents.

Samples show projects filed by companies or public bodies.

## Nearby places

- [Ross, CA](https://boardwalkai.com/development/california/ross/) · 110+ projects
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- [Larkspur, CA](https://boardwalkai.com/development/california/larkspur/) · 39 projects
- [Fairfax, CA](https://boardwalkai.com/development/california/fairfax/) · 46 projects
- Fairfax, CA · 23 projects
- [Corte Madera, CA](https://boardwalkai.com/development/california/corte-madera/) · 64 projects

All places in California: [California](https://boardwalkai.com/development/california/)

## Questions about San Rafael

### What's planned in San Rafael, CA?

Boardwalk found 130+ planned projects in San Rafael, CA in the last 12 months, mostly residential and infrastructure. The latest is on the San Rafael Zoning Administrator agenda for Oct 7, 2026.

### Where does this data come from?

Boardwalk's San Rafael projects come from public meeting records, such as San Rafael Zoning Administrator agendas and minutes. Each one links to the original filing.

### How current is it?

Boardwalk checks San Rafael's public records at least once a week; the last check was Oct 12, 2026. These counts are as of Oct 11, 2026 and refresh monthly.

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## How to cite

Source: Boardwalk, "Planned developments in San Rafael, CA", boardwalkai.com/development/california/san-rafael/, data as of Oct 11, 2026.

How we count: https://boardwalkai.com/coverage/#how-we-count