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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.