Marin Valley Mobile Country Club

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A Unique Senior Community in Novato

Marin Valley Mobile Country Club (MVMCC) is home to more than 400 seniors and remains an important source of affordable housing in Novato. Since purchasing the property in 1997, the City of Novato has worked to preserve the park as a stable, affordable, and sustainable community where seniors can age in place.

The City recognizes that Marin Valley is more than housing, it is home to a longstanding and connected community of residents.

The City's Commitment

The City’s long-standing goal has been to help Novato seniors remain in their homes and community with dignity, stability, and affordability.

In considering any decisions regarding Marin Valley Mobile Country Club, the City’s priorities include:

Preserving housing affordability
Supporting long-term community stability
Maintaining sustainable operations
Helping seniors age in place

The City’s mobile home rent control ordinance limits annual rent increases to the Consumer Price Index (CPI), helping maintain affordability for residents over time.

Updates

Community Discussions

The City remains committed to open communication and continued collaboration with residents, the Park Acquisition Corporation (PAC), and community stakeholders regarding Marin Valley Mobile Country Club.

The City is also focused on protecting Marin Valley Mobile Country Club as a stable and affordable senior community for current and future residents.

News

Exclusive Negotiating Agreement between City of Novato and MVMCC Residents Concludes (December 11, 2025)

City of Novato Continues Negotiations with Marin Valley Mobile Country Club (September 24, 2025)

Community History

1990s: Resident-Led Efforts and City Acquisition

In the mid-1990s, representatives of the Park Acquisition Corporation (PAC), acting on behalf of Marin Valley Mobile Country Club residents, sought to purchase the park directly from the former owners. After financing efforts were unsuccessful, residents requested assistance from the City of Novato.

In 1997, the Novato Financing Authority issued bonds to finance the purchase of the park, with rent revenue pledged to support bond payments. The City’s involvement was intended to help preserve affordable housing for residents and maintain the park as a stable senior community.

Since that time, the City has retained ownership of the property while park operations have been managed through a delegation agreement with PAC, which contracts with The Helsing Group for day-to-day property management services.

2006–2008: Prior Ownership Transfer Discussions

In 2006, the Marin Valley Senior Community (MVSC), a nonprofit entity formed by PAC, proposed transferring title of the park from the Novato Financing Authority to MVSC. The proposal included assuming existing bonds, paying off subordinate bonds, performing rehabilitation work at the park, and extending existing affordability covenants.

The proposal was reviewed by the Novato Financing Authority and City Council and included consideration of public purpose, governance structure, additional debt, affordability protections, and long-term impacts to residents. In 2008, the Novato Financing Authority declined to extend the Exclusive Negotiating Rights Agreement related to the proposal.

2023: Unsolicited Purchase Interest

In 2023, the City received an unsolicited inquiry from a private entity interested in purchasing the property. The City declined to move forward, citing the importance of preserving the park’s affordability and long-term stability for residents.

Following that process, representatives from the resident community expressed interest in exploring a potential resident-led acquisition of the property.

2024–2025: Exclusive Negotiating Agreement (ENA)

In May 2024, the City entered into an Exclusive Negotiating Agreement (ENA) with the Park Acquisition Corporation to evaluate whether a potential resident purchase of the property could be feasible.

Throughout the process, the City emphasized that any potential transaction would need to support the long-term affordability and sustainability of the park while demonstrating a viable financing structure.

The ENA concluded on December 31, 2025.