The Marin County Board of Supervisors is considering a $5.2 million loan to support an 80-unit Habitat for Humanity housing project in north Novato, the County announced on Thursday, Located at 8161 Redwood Blvd., the development would include 60 homes designated for low-income families, official s said. The proposed loan would help cover predevelopment and construction costs for the $84 million project, the press release noted. The site sits near the SMART rail station at San Marin Drive and within a few miles of downtown Novato. Sales prices for the homes are expected to range from $467,000 to $690,000. All units will be distributed through a lottery system, with Habitat for Humanity providing financial counseling and home maintenance training to qualifying families. ...read more read less