Policy, Plans and Data
Each year, we receive federal grants to develop housing in Austin. To secure funding, we provide the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) with a report and our annual plans. We also notify partner organizations about funding requirements.
Affordable Housing Bonds
The City of Austin utilizes different types of general obligation debt to fund capital improvement projects. General obligation debt is secured by the full faith and credit of the City of Austin and its ad valorem taxing power and includes public improvement bonds (PIBS), certificates of obligation (COs), and contractual obligations (KOs). While PIBS require voter approval through a bond election, COs and KOs do not. Learn more about the Affordable Housing Bonds approved by City of Austin voters.
Project Connect Anti-Displacement Funding
Voters approved $300 million of anti-displacement funding in November 2020 as part of Project Connect, which includes $20 million in Community Initiated Solutions Funding. The City will invest these funds over 13 years. Learn more about Project Connect Anti-Displacement Funding.
Austin Strategic Housing Blueprint
The City’s Strategic Housing Blueprint, adopted by Council in 2017, is a 10-year plan to help align resources and facilitate community partnerships around a single, strategic vision to create 60,000 affordable housing units for those making less than 80% of the median family income and ensure that there is affordable housing throughout the city. Learn more about the Austin Strategic Housing Blueprint.
Homestead Preservation Districts
Homestead Preservation Districts (HPD) are districts whose purpose is to help municipalities promote affordable homeownership and prevent the involuntary loss of homesteads for low- and moderate-income households. Learn more about Homestead Preservation Districts.
HUD Required Plans and Reports
Each year, we receive federal grants to develop housing in Austin. To secure funding, we provide the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) with a report and our annual plan. We also notify partner organizations about funding requirements. We also manage notices about requirements for the City’s partner groups seeking federal funding. Learn more about our HUD Required Plans and Reports.
Project Connect Anti-Displacement Initiatives
Project Connect anti-displacement initiatives led by the Housing and Planning department are underway. On this page, you'll find: background information; funding opportunities; the Nothing About Us Without Us report, map series, and equity tool that serve as the guiding framework for developing investment strategies; and ways to engage. Learn more about our Project Connect Anti-Displacement Initiatives.
PRO Housing
The City of Austin Housing Department has been awarded $6.7 million through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) 2024 Pathways to Removing Obstacles (PRO) Housing Grant. This funding will build and enhance strategies to remove housing obstacles for our community. Learn more about our PRO Housing grant.
Follow the impact of the grant funding at www.speakupaustin.org/ProHousingGrant.