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Austin Equity and Inclusion | Know Your Rights
Join Austin Equity and Inclusion for a free virtual Know Your Rights webinar. Explore how immigration enforcement concerns can affect housing stability and access.
- Date: Tuesday, November 17, 2026
- Time: 6:00 p.m.
- Event info: Join the webinar; Webinar passcode: KYR2026
Spanish interpretation will be provided. To request other languages, including ASL, or other accomodations please contact Austin Equity and Inclusion at least 5 days in advance at aei@austintexas.gov or call 512-974-3251.
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Austin Development Services is hosting Home Upkeep: Proactive Care for Older Homes, a free DSD Info Series session. Heating, cooling and hot water are some of the biggest investments in any home. Knowing the right steps before you replace them can save you time, money and stress. A few simple changes around your home can also help protect it from wildfire.
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The City of Austin has called a bond election for Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Since 2016, Austin residents have supported a combined $2.45 billion in bond authorizations, enabling major improvements in transportation and mobility, drainage, parks, facilities, housing, and citywide infrastructure. Each bond program reflects steady progress, with funds being actively obligated and spent to deliver projects that enhance safety, advance quality of life, and support Austin’s long-term growth. You can review the guide and learn more about the November 3 bond election by visiting the Austin Voter Resources page. The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Reasonable accommodation and equal access to communications will be provided upon request by calling 512-974-7840.
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Every fall, neighborhoods across Austin come alive through the Roots and Wings Festival. Through November 1, join your neighbors at over 100 nature-filled, community-driven events celebrating trees, pollinators, and all things nature in our city. From butterfly tents to tree plantings, fungi walks to pollinator parties, nearly all events are free to attend, and most are family-friendly.
Pick your dates, pick your neighborhood, and start exploring at Roots and Wings Fest.
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Whether you have questions about creating a will, understanding probate, navigating inherited property, or protecting your family's future, this anti-displacement program is an opportunity to meet one-on-one with an attorney for approximately 30 minutes to discuss your questions and learn about your next steps. Bring the Family! Children's activities will be available while parents and caregivers meet with attorneys and explore community resources.
- Date: Saturday, December 5, 2026
- Time: 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
- Location: Conley-Guerrero Senior Activity Center, 808 Nile Street, Austin, TX 78702
- Event info: Registration is required and consultation space is limited
Please note that attorneys will provide consultations and guidance only. Legal documents will not be prepared during the event. We also encourage you to share this opportunity with family members, friends, and neighbors who may benefit from these free services.
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Over $21 Million Approved for 5 New Affordable Housing Developments
We are pleased to announce that Austin City Council and the Austin Housing Finance Corporation (AHFC) have approved more than $21 million to support five local affordable housing developments. The proposed investments will help advance Austin’s goals to increase housing opportunities for low‑ and moderate‑income residents in high opportunity areas and strengthen community‑serving development partnerships.
At its October 22 meeting, the Austin Housing Finance Corporation (AHFC) considered funding recommendations totaling more than $21 million to support the creation of new affordable rental housing across the city. The recommended developments—Rowen Vale, The Lenora, The Maven, Jordan II, and Austin Art Village—represent collaborations with development partners committed to expanding Austin’s affordable housing supply.
View a full list of the developments that were awarded funding at the October 22 AHFC Meeting.
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Emergency Home Repair Pilot Program
The Emergency Home Repair Pilot Program is a partnership between Austin Housing and Austin Development Services (DSD) that connects qualifying low-income homeowners facing serious safety-related code violations with home repair assistance. This referral-only pilot program aims to prevent unsafe conditions from leading to displacement.
Learn more about the Emergency Home Repair Pilot Program.
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The I Belong in Austin emergency rental assistance application portal closed in April 2026 application period. The City of Austin is committed to helping renters remain safely and stably housed. Current Fiscal Year 2026-2027 program dollars will support negotiated settlements and eviction prevention services through Austin Housing’s legal aid partners.
If you are currently facing eviction, please visit or
If you are currently facing issues with your landlord or need information on tenants’ rights, please visit or
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Performance of Federally Funded Programming for Fiscal Year 2026
Each year, the City of Austin receives federal funding through four grants administered by the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD). In Fiscal Year 2026, from October 1, 2025, to September 30, 2026, the City received approximately $14 million in federal grant allocations that funded various programs. These dollars supported affordable housing, community development, economic development, and public services. Cities that receive this HUD funding are required to develop a Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) annually to assess the performance of federally funded programs.
Residents are invited to review the Draft FY26 CAPER and share feedback online at www.SpeakUpAustin.org/MyCommunityNeeds. Public comment will remain open from November 15 – December 2.
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Austin Energy Community Connections Resource Fair
Austin Energy's annual Community Connections Resource Fair is coming up on November 14th in Del Valle—it's a fun-filled, family-friendly event connecting vulnerable residents with city resources and non-profit services from across our city. Enjoy free food, prizes and activities for the kids, access health services, interact with City of Austin departments, connect with community agencies and local vendors, discover resources to help lower your utility bill, and pick up groceries at the drive-thru food bank.
- Date: Saturday, November 14, 2026
- Time: 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
- Location: Ojeda Middle School, 4900 McKinney Falls Pkwy, Austin, TX 78744
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Upcoming Board and Commission Meetings
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