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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Property tax notices are out and a lot of people are surprised by how much valuations have increased.
Homeless strategy officer says HEAL Initiative to begin this summer
Dianna Grey took the homeless strategy officer job three months ago in Austin. She said a lot has already begun to transpire since day one.
Dianna Grey took the homeless strategy officer job three months ago in Austin. She said a lot has already begun to transpire since day one.
New affordable housing community Waterloo Terrace opens
On Wednesday, Waterloo Terrace became one of the many communities in Austin trying to bridge the gap when it comes to affordable housing in the city.
On Wednesday, Waterloo Terrace became one of the many communities in Austin trying to bridge the gap when it comes to affordable housing in the city.
Round Rock residents told to vacate due to damage from winter storm
Residents at a Round Rock affordable housing complex have just days to find new homes after being told to vacate due to damage from the winter storm.
Residents at a Round Rock affordable housing complex have just days to find new homes after being told to vacate due to damage from the winter storm.
Eviction moratoriums in Austin-Travis County extended to May 1
The eviction moratoriums protect tenants who are struggling to pay rent due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The eviction moratoriums protect tenants who are struggling to pay rent due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
FOX 7 Discussion: Summit to address unsheltered homelessness in Austin
Rebecca Thomas talks to Lynn Meredith, the summit chair, about the different recommendations Austin has been giving to change its approach to homelessness.
Rebecca Thomas talks to Lynn Meredith, the summit chair, about the different recommendations Austin has been giving to change its approach to homelessness.
Apartment complex without gas for more than a month deemed unlivable
Residents at the Mt. Carmel Village Apartments have gone since February without gas and now are being told to leave due to a broken water line.
Residents at the Mt. Carmel Village Apartments have gone since February without gas and now are being told to leave due to a broken water line.
Residents at East Austin complex still struggling after winter storm
Residents at the Mueller Flats apartments say they are still dealing with water damage in their homes from the winter storm which has led to mold.
Residents at the Mueller Flats apartments say they are still dealing with water damage in their homes from the winter storm which has led to mold.
Some Austin residents still without hot water weeks after storm hit
That includes 62-year-old veteran Phillip Hooker, who says he was without water for over a week, and he has now been without hot water for 18 days.
That includes 62-year-old veteran Phillip Hooker, who says he was without water for over a week, and he has now been without hot water for 18 days.
Dozens protest proposed purchase of hotel to house the homeless
Dozens gathered to protest the proposed purchase with community members audibly voicing with chants of “no to Candlewood” filling the sidewalk.
Dozens gathered to protest the proposed purchase with community members audibly voicing with chants of “no to Candlewood” filling the sidewalk.