Austin buys hotel to transform into supportive housing for homeless
The Texas Bungalows Hotel and Suites will soon be transformed into supportive housing for Austin's homeless.
The Texas Bungalows Hotel and Suites will soon be transformed into supportive housing for Austin's homeless.
Local leaders extend eviction moratorium, rent assistance services
Travis County Judge Andy Brown, Austin Mayor Steve Adler, and other local leaders announced an extension of the eviction moratorium and additional rental assistance services.
Travis County Judge Andy Brown, Austin Mayor Steve Adler, and other local leaders announced an extension of the eviction moratorium and additional rental assistance services.
Austin City Council approves purchase of hotel for homeless housing
City councilmembers approved the purchase of a hotel in District 7 but chose to delay the vote on the second hotel in District 6.
City councilmembers approved the purchase of a hotel in District 7 but chose to delay the vote on the second hotel in District 6.
Despite pandemic eviction bans, people are still losing their homes
The California eviction moratorium currently expires on January 31. Some people are losing housing despite the moratorium, and others who can't pay are harassed by landlords.
The California eviction moratorium currently expires on January 31. Some people are losing housing despite the moratorium, and others who can't pay are harassed by landlords.
Residents in South Austin without hot water for more than a week
The Dexter Apartments in South Austin experienced a gas leak, according to property management.
The Dexter Apartments in South Austin experienced a gas leak, according to property management.
$23M in new resources announced for homeless in Austin
Mayor Steve Adler and the Housing Authority of the City of Austin announced Friday two new resources to aid the homeless currently residing in temporary shelters and to build and finance new housing for the homeless.
Mayor Steve Adler and the Housing Authority of the City of Austin announced Friday two new resources to aid the homeless currently residing in temporary shelters and to build and finance new housing for the homeless.
FOX 7 Discussion: Determining extent of Austin's homeless crisis
Sarah Duzinski with the Ending Community Homeless Coalition joins Rebecca Thomas on FOX 7 Austin to talk about why Austin's Point in Time count will not be happening this year.
Sarah Duzinski with the Ending Community Homeless Coalition joins Rebecca Thomas on FOX 7 Austin to talk about why Austin's Point in Time count will not be happening this year.
Austin-Travis County extend eviction protections until February 1
The extension comes after the Austin City Council unanimously passed an ordinance extending the applicability period and expiration date in requiring notices of proposed evictions.
The extension comes after the Austin City Council unanimously passed an ordinance extending the applicability period and expiration date in requiring notices of proposed evictions.
San Francisco rent plunges 35% as tech giants flee area
Apartment rents continue to drop in San Francisco as the pandemic and remote work question the desire for high-priced living.
Apartment rents continue to drop in San Francisco as the pandemic and remote work question the desire for high-priced living.
Council approves more COVID relief funds for musicians, extends eviction moratorium
Austin City Council has established a fund to help local live music venues financially until it is safe for them to reopen.
Austin City Council has established a fund to help local live music venues financially until it is safe for them to reopen.
Downtown Austin Alliance makes fourth grant payment to Community First! Village
The donation is part of the Downtown Alliance's 10-year, $2 million grant to Mobile Loaves & Fishes for the Community First! Village.
The donation is part of the Downtown Alliance's 10-year, $2 million grant to Mobile Loaves & Fishes for the Community First! Village.
Austin's homeless dilemma moves back to front burner
The homeless dilemma essentially went unchecked for several months and was put on the back burner because of the presidential election and the coronavirus pandemic.
The homeless dilemma essentially went unchecked for several months and was put on the back burner because of the presidential election and the coronavirus pandemic.
Colorado tenants say landlord sent note claiming their rent will double if Biden wins: report
Residents of a trailer park in Colorado say they received a notice from their landlord, claiming their rent would dramatically increase if Democratic nominee Joe Biden becomes president.
Residents of a trailer park in Colorado say they received a notice from their landlord, claiming their rent would dramatically increase if Democratic nominee Joe Biden becomes president.
San Francisco apartment rent cost dives 31%, most in nation: report
Two fellow Bay Area counties are included among those with the sharpest drop in rents.
Two fellow Bay Area counties are included among those with the sharpest drop in rents.
FOX 7 Discussion: AirBnB cracking down on party houses in Texas
AirBnB spokesperson Ben Breit joins Rebecca Thomas on FOX 7 Austin to talk about how the company is cracking down on party houses in Texas.
AirBnB spokesperson Ben Breit joins Rebecca Thomas on FOX 7 Austin to talk about how the company is cracking down on party houses in Texas.
Evictions suspended in Austin-Travis County through December
Austin Mayor Steve Adler and Travis County Judge Sam Biscoe signed updated orders Wednesday which extended and updated the restrictions related to eviction notices through December 31.
Austin Mayor Steve Adler and Travis County Judge Sam Biscoe signed updated orders Wednesday which extended and updated the restrictions related to eviction notices through December 31.
Mortgage interest rates forecast for rest of 2020
Mortgage rates are currently at or near record lows, but they could fall further. Check out this mortgage interest rates forecast to learn more.
Mortgage rates are currently at or near record lows, but they could fall further. Check out this mortgage interest rates forecast to learn more.
Applications now being accepted for RENT Assistance Program
The City of Austin has created a Relief of Emergency Need for Tenants (RENT) Assistance Program.
The City of Austin has created a Relief of Emergency Need for Tenants (RENT) Assistance Program.
Austin Water begins pilot program to replace manual readings
Austin Water is starting a new pilot water meter program.
Austin Water is starting a new pilot water meter program.
Trump tells voters who live in suburbs they ‘will no longer be bothered’ by low-income housing
President Trump told suburban voters in a tweet on Wednesday they will “no longer be bothered or financially hurt” by having low-income housing in their neighborhood after his administration revoked an Obama-era housing rule.
President Trump told suburban voters in a tweet on Wednesday they will “no longer be bothered or financially hurt” by having low-income housing in their neighborhood after his administration revoked an Obama-era housing rule.