Housing Affordability Fair

Join us to connect with housing resources provided by the City of Austin and weigh in on updates to programs that support housing affordability throughout the city. Food, kids’ activities, and Spanish interpreters will be provided. Additional accommodations can be requested at registration. Registration is encouraged but not required.

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The City of Austin is hosting a one-stop shop where residents can connect with existing housing resources and also weigh in on updates to programs that support housing affordability throughout the city.

The Housing Affordability Fair will spotlight the City’s expansive set of programs designed to support Austinites through the challenges of increasing housing costs and maintaining financial stability. Attendees will be able to engage with Austin Housing staff and dozens of program partners about offerings ranging from home repair to rental assistance. Other initiatives designed to move the City forward in meeting our affordability goals include new projects like the Missing Middle and Mixed-Use Zoning Study, and updates to the Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan, the SMART Housing program, the Austin Strategic Housing Blueprint, City code that sets requirements when certain housing is redeveloped (known as Chapter 4-18), and other tools the City is exploring.

Additionally, Austin Planning will provide information and take community feedback on the proposed Citywide Density Bonus Program.  The Citywide Density Bonus Program is a possible new program that would allow for some types of properties in neighborhoods across the city to develop with modified standards when they provide income-restricted affordable housing in return. This project has been initiated by Council and also proposes to replace some existing programs going forward, such as Density Bonus 90 (DB90) and Vertical Mixed Use (VMU).

Community members can review the draft proposal for the project and provide feedback throughout the process.  City Council is expected to consider the proposal in May. For more information and to subscribe for updates on the Citywide Density Bonus Program, visit SpeakUpAustin.org/CitywideDB.