Seven arrested at City Hall homeless camp cleanup
The move comes as Austin has moved into Phase 2 of its reinstatement of the camping ban. Phase 2 began on June 13.
FOX 7 Discussion: Evictions resume for tenants impacted by COVID-19
Emily Blair, executive vice-president of the Austin Apartment Association, joins Rebecca Thomas to talk about the new roadmap to help renters in Austin.
Residents group names ABIA Hilton as better site for city homeless
The Airport Hilton was presented as a better site for Austin's homeless versus the currently proposed Candlewood Suites hotel in Northwest Austin.
Potential homebuyers: 'Now is a great time to buy' despite housing bubble fears, mortgage billionaire says
As the housing market stays heated, concerns of a housing bubble are beginning to surface. But experts say it's still a good time to buy a home.
City of Austin Utilities continues to provide customers bill assistance
The City of Austin Utilities and the Housing Authority of the City of Austin work together to help reduce the cost of customers utility bills.
Renters Roadmap helps renters understand how to avoid eviction
The Austin Apartment Association is helping renters and property managers understand eviction orders, ordinances, and rental assistance programs.
Experts say housing market booming, prices going up in Austin
According to Redfin's data for 2021 so far, prices for homes in Austin have increased more than 40% from last year.
Austin evictions explained: tenant and landlord rights as of June 1
Austin's overall eviction moratorium doesn't end until August 1. Most tenants are covered until then.
City of Austin shares requirements for issuing notices to vacate
Beginning June 1, landlords can issue notices to vacate to tenants who owe five or more months of rent and have exhausted all available assistance.
Travis County working through rent assistance applications
County leaders say they hope to start distributing payments in June just one week before landlords can start back up on the eviction process.
Sales of new US homes fell 5.9% in April in wake of soaring house prices in March
Sales of new homes fell a bigger-than-expected 5.9% in April, a drop that analysts blamed in part on soaring home prices.
City releases more details on proposed sanctioned homeless campsites
The resolution directs the city manager to provide information and analysis on the possibility of sanctioned encampments for the homeless in Austin.
Shelters prepare for potential influx of pet drop-offs this summer
Local shelters like the Austin Animal Center are preparing for an influx in dogs and cats this summer as the eviction moratorium is set to end Aug. 1.
AJC urges city, county to use ARP money on housing homeless
The Austin Justice Coalition is calling on the city and Travis County to devote $200 million from the federal government to solve the homeless crisis in Austin.
City of Austin to implement phased enforcement of Prop B ordinances
Earlier this month, Austinites voted in favor of Prop B, which reinstates the camping ban downtown and in areas near downtown.
"We're still humans": Austin man reacts to camping ban reinstatement
One man experiencing homelessness downtown told FOX 7 Austin he has no idea where he’s going to go.
Resident at Mueller Flats Apartments being forced out by management
Many residents say they are in unlivable situations following the ice storms but one resident said her apartment is livable and management is forcing her out.
Local foundation raises more than $30K to help house homeless
A Facebook fundraiser for The Other Ones Foundation has raised over $30,000 to help house Austin's homeless population after Proposition B passed.
Councilmember Tovo introduces resolution for designated encampments
Tovo's resolution outlines an approach with a proposal to create campsites with security, lighting, restrooms, and storage.
Austin metro residents facing increased property taxes
Property tax notices are out and a lot of people are surprised by how much valuations have increased.