New Austin budget: $79M for affordable housing, $3.4M for disaster response
Austin City Council adopted a new $5 billion budget and tax rates for fiscal year 2022-23 which includes $79 million for affordable housing.
Sep 15, 2022
Affordable Housing News
HUD Announces $40M Funding Opportunity to Protect Families From Home Health and Safety Hazards
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced the availability of $40 million through the Healthy Homes Production Grant Program to help transform communities by fixing older housing, preserving affordable housing.
HUD Publishes FY 2023 Fair Market Rents
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) published Fair Market Rents (FMRs) for Fiscal Year 2023.
Property for Sale under Right of First Refusal; Huffman Hollow Apartments
The owner of Huffman Hollow Apartments in Huffman, has, in accordance with the Right of First Refusal (ROFR), provided proper notice of intent and requests that the Department find a qualified entity who will purchase the development at or above the prescribed price.
TDHCA Awards Nearly $80 million in Housing Credits to 61 Properties
The Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) has awarded nearly $80 million in housing tax awards in July that will help finance the development or rehabilitation of 61 rental properties throughout the state, offering reduced rents and increased housing options throughout the state.
TAAHP Releases Legislative Priorities for the 88th Texas Legislative Session
TAAHP is working to identify and promote bipartisan policy options to expand the supply of homes and improve housing affordability, especially for low- and moderate-income households. Texas needs innovative solutions to fix the housing affordability gap. Here are TAAHP's four legislative priorities for the upcoming Texas 88th Legislature in 2023.
Treasury Announces New Steps to Increase Affordable Housing Supply and Lower Long-Term Housing Costs for American Families
Treasury releases guidance updates and how-to guide to increase investments in affordable housing using American Rescue Plan funds WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of the Treasury announced new guidance today to increase the ability of state, local, and tribal...
UPDATE: LIFELINE ACT builds support
The LIHTC Financing Enabling Long-Term Investment in Neighborhood Excellence Act has gained significant cosponsorship in the past few months.
HousingWorks’ releases 2021 District-by-District and Austin at a Glance Analysis
HousingWorks Austin published their seventh version of the Austin City Council District-by-District and Community at a Glance Housing Analysis.
HUD Secretary Fudge Launches “Our Way Home” Initiative to Increase Affordable Housing Supply in Local Communities
HUD Secretary Fudge Launches “Our Way Home” Initiative to Increase Affordable Housing Supply in Local Communities
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