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HUD cuts could endanger portion of more than $15M in federal housing funds

The city could see significant disruptions to its affordable housing and homelessness programs as a result of proposed federal budget cuts to the Department of Housing and Urban Development, according to a memo released last week. The memo, issued by…

Housing • By Chad Swiatecki • Mar 4, 2025

Planning Commission hears complaints, offers amendments on new STR ordinance in marathon hearing

Over the course of more than three hours, the Planning Commission heard often rancorous public comments on a new ordinance that would regulate short-term rentals, then voted to recommend 11 of their own amendments to the ordinance at its regular…

Housing • By Miles Wall • Feb 14, 2025

Council vote could help secure tax credits for seven projects with affordable units

On Thursday, City Council will consider resolutions of support for seven affordable housing developments seeking funding through the state’s 9 percent Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program. If approved, items 16-22 on the agenda will be included in developers’ applications…

Housing • By Chad Swiatecki • Feb 12, 2025

City considers new STR rules requiring oversight from platforms

The city’s proposed overhaul of regulations for short-term rental properties could tighten licensing requirements, impose new restrictions on ownership, and shift enforcement responsibilities onto rental platforms. Members of City Council and the Planning Commission got a detailed look at the…

Housing • By Chad Swiatecki • Feb 10, 2025

City needs up to eight permanent supportive housing projects per year to solve homeless housing

The city’s housing staff members acknowledge a need to accelerate the pace of new permanent supportive housing projects in the coming years to meet the long-term goal of 5,000 additional units over the next decade to address the long-term needs…

Housing • By Chad Swiatecki • Feb 7, 2025

Federal report shows city's progress, shortfalls in addressing housing needs

A report recently submitted to the federal government offered a picture into how the city has progressed in achieving its housing goals using federal dollars, while also highlighting areas where improvement is needed to make sufficient progress on its most…

Development • By Chad Swiatecki • Jan 21, 2025

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U.S. accuses six landlords of rent price fixing. See which apartments they own in Austin.

Lee esta historia en español Tens of thousands of renters in the Austin area may have had their rents set by landlords accused of using software to illegally fix prices, according to a Department of Justice lawsuit and an analysis…

Housing • By Audrey McGlinchy, KUT • Jan 21, 2025

City outlines proposed code changes to regulate short-term rentals

The city plans to move forward with an overhaul of its short-term rental regulations, with public hearings beginning next month to discuss the code amendments under consideration to manage the industry and collect Hotel Occupancy Tax from the more than…

Housing • By Chad Swiatecki • Jan 14, 2025

Real estate trends point toward stable growth even after Austin loses 'supernova' status

While Austin has moved out of the “supernova” growth phase among real estate markets across the nation, real estate and development professionals expect the Central Texas region to remain a hot spot in 2025 for many types of construction and…

Housing • By Chad Swiatecki • Dec 19, 2024

Austin went on a land-buying spree in 2020. So far, little has been built on it.

Lee esta historia en español As Austin was coordinating Covid-19 test centers and trying to secure personal protective equipment at the start of the pandemic, it was also buying land. Lots of it. Thirteen acres by July 2020. Another 3…

Housing • By Audrey McGlinchy, KUT • Dec 18, 2024

After a decline last year, Travis County homeowners should expect a return to rising property taxes

Lee esta historia en español As Austin-area homeowners receive their latest property tax bills this winter, they should expect to see an increase. According to an analysis by the Travis County Tax Office, the average property tax bill this year…

Housing • By Audrey McGlinchy, KUT • Dec 11, 2024

HEB’s $1M donation to fund two affordable housing projects in East Austin

To aid in the construction of affordable housing in East Austin, HEB has announced a $1 million donation to Austin Habitat for Humanity to help fund two new clusters of affordable homes in East Austin. The grocery giant’s contribution will…

Housing • By Chad Swiatecki • Dec 3, 2024

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