Developer Resources

Request for Proposals and Qualifications  

The Austin Housing Finance Corporation (AHFC) regularly partners with nonprofit and for-profit housing developers through a competitive solicitation process known as a Request for Proposal (RFP) or Request for Qualification (RFQ). These partnerships support the development of affordable housing on AHFC-owned properties, with rental and owner-occupied housing reserved for low-income households. Review all open and closed RFPs and RFQs.

AHFC & AHPFC Partnerships

The City of Austin Housing Department has both a Housing Finance Corporation entity and a Public Facility Corporation entity that are used as tools for partnering with developers to create and maintain affordable housing by providing a 100% property tax exemption for residential properties owned by the entities. Each entity has different partnership criteria, funding strategies, and affordability targets. Learn more about these partnerships and submit a partnership proposal.

Development Incentives and Agreements

The City of Austin may provide developers with incentives—such as fee waivers, density bonuses, tax incentives, and development agreements—to build and to set aside affordable rental and ownership housing for low- and moderate-income households in developments. Learn more about our development incentives and agreements and apply.

Federal and State Housing Development Funding

There are also several Federal and State funding sources and tools that allow for the construction or rehabilitation of income-restricted affordable housing, including Low-Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC), Private Activity Bonds (PAB), and Community Housing Development Organizations (CHDO). Learn more about federal and state housing funding programs.

Review current and previous LIHTC (4% and 9%) and PAB applications.

Housing Development Assistance Funding

There are a variety of different funding sources (e.g., Housing Trust Fund, Project Connect, General Obligation Bonds) that the Austin Housing Finance Corporation (AHFC) uses to provide gap financing for rental and ownership income-restricted developments. Learn more about our housing development assistance funding.

Review current and previous Housing Development Assistance applications.

Next Steps for Developers after Loan Closure 

Once an award has been received and the loan closed, there might be questions on how to obtain loan disbursements and comply with the loan agreement. The Housing Development Assistance (HDA) Compliance Team monitors projects awarded HDA funding as well as Developer Incentive Certifications and oversees loan disbursements and loan compliance. Learn more about the next steps for developers after loan closure.

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Developer Newsletter Archives

Developer Newsletter Archives
March 2026: Development Funding Support and Other City Updates
February 2026: Read our February Developer Newsletter Highlights
January 2026: Ringing in 2026 with Austin Housing Developer Updates
December 2025: New Affordable Housing and Engagement Opportunities
November 2025: Updates on 2026 9% LIHTC, S.M.A.R.T. Housing, and Rental Fee Transparency
October 2025: New look - same Austin Housing partnership here for you!
September 2025: Austin Housing Welcomes New Director Deletta Dean!
August 2025: Read more on PAB deadline & Affordable Housing Partnerships
July 2025: New Funding Guidelines + FY 2026 NOFA
June 2025: Updated HUD Income Limits + Info on Developer Incentives
May 2025: Check out Housing Department Highlights & City Updates for Developers
April 2025: New Affordable Housing Developer Resources & Trainings