Welcome!

Welcome!

We invite you to learn more about the Citywide Density Bonus Program, or DBC.

How to navigate this page: 

  • You can click Continue below to review each page, or you can click on a tab above to go directly to a specific page. 
  • Start at the Background tab to learn more about the context informing the Citywide Density Bonus Program proposal.  
  • Or, jump straight to the draft proposal by clicking Proposal Overview.  
  • You can find next steps and engagement opportunities on the Get Involved tab.  
  • There are questions throughout the tabs where you are invited to provide feedback.

Opportunities to Get Involved

Virtual Open House

Staff hosted an online opportunity on Monday, April 13, to learn more about the Citywide Density Bonus Program draft proposal, ask questions, and share feedback. Watch the presentation below! A Spanish version is available. 

See recordings of presentations from past public meetings, and dates and opportunities to speak at future public meetings in the Project Timeline section. 

Discover more opportunities to engage with the project on the Get Involved tab!

Project Timeline

complete
complete
June 2025

City Council Resolution No. 20250605-80 with direction on updating density bonus programs

complete
complete
July 2025 - February 2026

Develop staff proposal

live
live
March - April 2026

Community engagement 

Planning Commission briefing (3/31) - watch presentation

Project Connect Community Advisory Committee briefing (4/9)

Housing Affordability Fair (4/11)

Virtual Open House (4/13) - watch the presentation in English or Spanish

Codes and Ordinances Joint Committee briefing (4/15)

Planning Commission consideration (4/28) - speaker registration will be available 4/23

planned
planned
May 2026

City Council consideration (5/21) - speaker registration will be available 4/30

Contact Information

Email: LDCUpdates@AustinTexas.gov
Phone: 512-974-7220