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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
US seeks to prevent public housing evictions with new HUD rule
Public housing tenants cannot be evicted for nonpayment without 30 days' notice and information about federal emergency rental assistance under a new HUD rule.
How some Bay Area renters remain protected from eviction as state rule expires
As the California eviction moratorium is set to expire at the end of the month, you may be wondering: am I protected for longer than that under Bay Area rules?
New transitional shelter complex being built at Esperanza Community
Esperanza Community, also known as Camp Esperanza, is located at 780 U.S. 183 in southeast Austin, near Ben White Boulevard.
Travis County allocates $110 million to house the homeless
The funds are in addition to Austin City Council’s allocation of $100 million of American Recovery Plan Act money for supportive housing.
CDC's COVID-19 eviction moratorium blocked by Supreme Court
The Supreme Court is allowing evictions to resume across the United States, blocking the Biden administration from enforcing a temporary ban that was put in place because of the coronavirus pandemic.
CDC's eviction moratorium to continue, US appeals court rules
A federal appeals court on Friday allowed the COVID-19-related pause on evictions imposed by the CDC to remain in place, setting up a likely battle before the nation’s highest court.
Austin homes selling for substantially higher than asking price
Redfin, which tracks homes bought and sold across the country, reports that in Austin, the price of homes have gone up 43% since 2020.
Austin police, staff relocate 60 people from downtown camp to hotel
Teams began working with those camping around the Buford Tower to help relocate them to Northbridge, the City’s newly converted bridge shelter.
City works to relocate downtown homeless camp to Northbridge Shelter
Teams began working with those camping around the Buford Tower to help relocate them to Northbridge, the City’s newly converted bridge shelter.
CDC orders new 60-day eviction moratorium amid COVID-19 surge
The director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention approved a renewed, 60-day eviction moratorium that would protect areas where 90% of the U.S. population lives on Tuesday.
FOX 7 Discussion: Americans at risk of being evicted
Austin Apartment Association VP Emily Blair join Rebecca Thomas to discuss what comes next after the federal eviction moratorium expired.