No more funds available in Travis County's emergency rent assistance program
Families still needing rental assistance can contact Texas 211, a free 24/7 social service hotline.
Families still needing rental assistance can contact Texas 211, a free 24/7 social service hotline.
City-owned hotel to be renovated into housing for the homeless
The new apartment community will comprise 60 fully furnished studio apartments, resident common spaces, and dedicated offices for delivery of social services.
The new apartment community will comprise 60 fully furnished studio apartments, resident common spaces, and dedicated offices for delivery of social services.
Tenants’ rights resolutions will be heard at Austin City Council this week
Austin City Council members joined advocates and renters for a press conference announcing tenants’ rights resolutions being heard at council this Thursday.
Austin City Council members joined advocates and renters for a press conference announcing tenants’ rights resolutions being heard at council this Thursday.
Residents in North Austin have been without water for over a week
Chris Murray is a resident of the Falls on Bull Creek Apartments in Northwest Austin. He says he has been living without running water for nine days.
Chris Murray is a resident of the Falls on Bull Creek Apartments in Northwest Austin. He says he has been living without running water for nine days.
Resident in West Campus hasn't had hot water, gas for almost a month
To say this resident is frustrated would be an understatement. This person lives in these apartments behind me and hasn't taken a hot shower in her own apartment in almost a month.
To say this resident is frustrated would be an understatement. This person lives in these apartments behind me and hasn't taken a hot shower in her own apartment in almost a month.
Lawsuit settled after Oklahoma woman, daughter allegedly denied housing due to race
The U.S. Department of Justice said a Black mother and daughter were denied housing in Lone Wolf, Oklahoma, due to their race.
The U.S. Department of Justice said a Black mother and daughter were denied housing in Lone Wolf, Oklahoma, due to their race.
Nonprofits can apply for loans for land, affordable housing construction
The City of Austin has opened applications for nonprofits needing loans to acquire property and increase the supply of affordable housing in the area.
The City of Austin has opened applications for nonprofits needing loans to acquire property and increase the supply of affordable housing in the area.
Eviction protections for Travis County renters due to COVID-19 pandemic extended
The order from Judge Nick Chu, Travis County Justice of the Peace, Pct. 5, will require trials regarding evictions for unpaid rent to be paused for 30 days.
The order from Judge Nick Chu, Travis County Justice of the Peace, Pct. 5, will require trials regarding evictions for unpaid rent to be paused for 30 days.
FOX 7 Discussion: Musicians struggling with rising housing prices
The City of Austin recently determined that there is a need to build at least 135,000 additional housing units over the next decade. Mayor Pro-Tem Natasha Harper Madison joins Mike Warren to explain.
The City of Austin recently determined that there is a need to build at least 135,000 additional housing units over the next decade. Mayor Pro-Tem Natasha Harper Madison joins Mike Warren to explain.
Families able to return to Rosemont at Oak Valley following winter storm
Relocation specialists are diligently working with residents to ensure a seamless and expeditious return to their units, according to the Housing Authority of Travis County.
Relocation specialists are diligently working with residents to ensure a seamless and expeditious return to their units, according to the Housing Authority of Travis County.
Austin “is facing an unprecedented housing crisis,” city council says
The City of Austin needs at least 135,000 additional housing units in the city over the next decade to meet housing needs, according to a resolution.
The City of Austin needs at least 135,000 additional housing units in the city over the next decade to meet housing needs, according to a resolution.
Some locals moving out of Austin as city becomes more unaffordable
Affordability and available housing supply have become major issues in Austin as the city continues to see booming growth.
Affordability and available housing supply have become major issues in Austin as the city continues to see booming growth.
Formerly homeless woman moves into new apartment ahead of Thanksgiving
Lyndoria Body, who has been living in shelters and in her car off and on for a year, now has a home thanks to Foundation Communities.
Lyndoria Body, who has been living in shelters and in her car off and on for a year, now has a home thanks to Foundation Communities.
City of Austin's RENT program allocates all remaining rental assistance
The application portal for the City of Austin's RENT program has been deactivated until additional funding is available, says the city.
The application portal for the City of Austin's RENT program has been deactivated until additional funding is available, says the city.
Texas Rent Relief Program to stop taking new applications after Nov. 5
At 5 p.m. Friday, the Texas Rent Relief Program — citing overwhelming demand for the federally funded program — will stop taking applications from residents who need help paying rent and utilities.
At 5 p.m. Friday, the Texas Rent Relief Program — citing overwhelming demand for the federally funded program — will stop taking applications from residents who need help paying rent and utilities.
Are the City of Austin's efforts to house the homeless working?
A recent report by the Downtown Austin Alliance shows the number of unsheltered homeless in a large stretch of downtown dropped by 55% between May and October.
A recent report by the Downtown Austin Alliance shows the number of unsheltered homeless in a large stretch of downtown dropped by 55% between May and October.
Austin leaders hold homelessness summit to give update on progress
The summit’s mission is clear: to create an accountable, measurable approach to addressing homelessness in Austin.
The summit’s mission is clear: to create an accountable, measurable approach to addressing homelessness in Austin.
Rent prices rising rapidly across the US, experts say
The average cost for rent has rapidly increased this year possibly due to a high demand in housing forcing would-be home buyers to rent due to steep costs, some experts say.
The average cost for rent has rapidly increased this year possibly due to a high demand in housing forcing would-be home buyers to rent due to steep costs, some experts say.
Austin-Travis County eviction protection orders extended through 2021
Austin Mayor Steve Adler and Travis County Judge Andy Brown have extended orders protecting residents and commercial properties from eviction through Dec. 31, 2021.
Austin Mayor Steve Adler and Travis County Judge Andy Brown have extended orders protecting residents and commercial properties from eviction through Dec. 31, 2021.
FOX 7 Discussion: Changes made to Travis County affordable housing
Travis County Judge Andy Brown joins Mike Warren to discuss new system-wide changes for families living in affordable housing run by Travis County.
Travis County Judge Andy Brown joins Mike Warren to discuss new system-wide changes for families living in affordable housing run by Travis County.