Request form for 2025 9% Resolutions of Support now available

Developers who intend to submit a 2025 application for 9% Low-Income Housing Tax Credits may request a Resolution of Support from Austin City Council by submitting a 2025 Request for City of Austin Resolutions Form by December 13, 2024. This form and associated summary sheet is available on the Housing Department’s Federal and State Funding webpage under the “9% Tax Credit Applicants”.

In order to be eligible for a Resolution of Support, a proposed development must meet preference criteria which reflect local priorities for affordable housing. These priorities are described in the request form. If you have any questions about the 9% LIHTC Preference Criteria or process, please email HousingIncentives@AustinTexas.gov.

June West Creates Affordable Housing Opportunities for Families Across All Income Levels

A June West unit / Photo credit: Saigebrook Development

We celebrated the grand opening of a mixed-income community, June West, with Saigebrook Development and O-SDA Industries. The development consists of studio, one, two, and three-bedroom units serving families at 30%, 50%, 60%, and 80% median family income (MFI). Located at 1200 W. Koenig Lane, the 1.13-acre property also includes a children’s playroom, clubhouse with community room, cyber lounge, fitness center, and bicycle parking. All common spaces are designed for persons with limited mobility, and all units are fully adaptable and elevator served. 

Affordable Homeownership Opportunity- New Home Listings!

Applications are now open! The next round of homes are ready for sale through the Austin Community Land Trust (ACLT).

The Austin Community Land Trust (ACLT) is unique in that it separates the ownership of the house from the land. It creates affordable housing by taking the cost of land out of the purchase price of an ACLT Home. It keeps housing affordable for future buyers by controlling the resale price of ACLT Homes through a Ground Lease and resale formula. If a homeowner sells their ACLT Home, the Formula Price ensures the ACLT Home remains affordable for the next family.

Visit the ACLT website to view detailed information about the program, the application process, income eligibility requirements, required homebuyer education & counseling, and homeowner benefits. Sign up to be informed about info sessions & to learn more about the Austin Community Land Trust.

A Place to Call Home - Pecan Gardens Opens Community for Seniors Exiting Homelessness in Austin

Entrance of Pecan Gardens.

We celebrated a new residence Pecan Gardens (formerly the Candlewood Suites Hotel), a new permanent supportive housing community for seniors 55+ exiting homelessness. Located in District 6 at 10813 Pecan Park Boulevard, renovations began in May 2023 to transform the hotel into 78 furnished studio apartments. Residents have access to housing stability services, including case management, health assessments, living skills coordination, and community-building activities, as well as assistance with basic needs like food through an onsite food pantry. Tenants will not pay more than 30% of their income on rent, and all utilities are covered. Residents are also welcome to have pets.

Austin allocates another $10.9 million for Project Connect Community Initiated Solutions programs

Anti-displacement funding allows existing CIS organizations to continue helping residents to build resiliency in advance of transit improvements

In collaboration with the Austin Housing Finance Corporation (AHFC), announces additional funding for existing Project Connect Community Initiated Solutions (CIS) partners. A total of $10.9 million will be distributed over the next three years amongst the awarded organizations. The CIS partners will continue serving Austinites with the programs designed by community organizations in three main areas: tenant stabilization, expansion and preservation of home ownership, and other anti-displacement measures. Residents can learn more about these services online at www.austintexas.gov/communityinnovation.

Capital Delivery Services Hosts Second "Building Austin" Event on November 7, Featuring Southeast Austin Construction Projects

The City of Austin Capital Delivery Services (CDS) invites the community to the second “Building Austin” event, part of an ongoing series focused on informing residents about infrastructure projects that will impact Austin’s growth and development. This event, taking place on Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Dove Springs Public Health Facility (5811 Palo Blanco Lane), will focus on projects in Southeast Austin, with a spotlight on significant transportation and flood risk reduction initiatives. 

For more information, email CapitalDelivery@AustinTexas.gov or visit Capital Delivery Services online. 

Planning Department | Imagine Austin Update

The Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan is Austin’s 30-year plan for our future growth and development. Shaped by ideas and contributions from the community, Imagine Austin is based on our greatest asset: the people of Austin. Imagine Austin provides a roadmap for that guides City decision-making when setting goals and policies.

If you missed our Imagine Austin Speakers Series event on October 23, you can watch a recording of the panel discussion: Imagine Austin Speakers Series: A Tale of Five Cities. The event gathered planners from four of Austin's peer cities to discuss comprehensive plans, why they're important, why it's essential to update them, and what Austin can learn from their experiences. Learn more at SpeakUpAustin.org/imagineaustin.

Austin Resource Recovery | Austin Recycles: On Demand Services coming soon to Austin

Starting in January 2025, Austin Resource Recovery (ARR) will provide on-demand collection services for bulk, brush and household hazardous waste (HHW) for single-family homes up to fourplexes. With this on-demand service, ARR customers will be able to schedule up to three collections per service per year each calendar year. Customers will be notified about their on-demand collection schedule by mail and on the Austin Recycles app. Learn more at AustinTexas.gov/ondemand!

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