/tags/affordable-housing Affordable Housing en-US Copyright KUT News 2025 Wed, 26 Mar 2025 10:03:00 GMT /housing/2025-03-26/affordable-housing-austin-rent-churches-texas As faith organizations across the city watch their congregations dwindle, some are wondering if their property could be used to realize a core mission: providing for those in need. It’s a trend some have termed “Yes in God’s Backyard.� Wed, 26 Mar 2025 10:03:00 GMT /housing/2025-03-26/affordable-housing-austin-rent-churches-texas Audrey McGlinchy /housing/2024-12-19/austin-tx-area-renters-housing-costs-income Just over half of renters in the Austin area spent more than 30% of their income on rent and utilities, according to a new analysis of census data by Harvard University. Thu, 19 Dec 2024 19:52:43 GMT /housing/2024-12-19/austin-tx-area-renters-housing-costs-income Audrey McGlinchy /housing/2024-12-16/austin-tx-affordable-housing-2018-bond Using millions of dollars from a voter-approved bond, the city bought roughly 60 acres of land with the goal of putting affordable housing on it. What's the hold up? Mon, 16 Dec 2024 11:01:00 GMT /housing/2024-12-16/austin-tx-affordable-housing-2018-bond Audrey McGlinchy /housing/2024-12-03/heb-donation-affordable-housing-east-austin-tx In addition to the donation, H-E-B has announced new stores planned in East Austin, with a Manor store slated to open next year. Tue, 03 Dec 2024 17:48:00 GMT /housing/2024-12-03/heb-donation-affordable-housing-east-austin-tx Chad Swiatecki /austin/2024-11-27/ekos-city-heights-austin-tx-affordable-housing-seniors Ekos City Heights includes 179 income-restricted apartments for people 55 and older. Ten of the units are designated for people who had been homeless. Wed, 27 Nov 2024 11:01:00 GMT /austin/2024-11-27/ekos-city-heights-austin-tx-affordable-housing-seniors Luz Moreno-Lozano /housing/2024-10-23/austin-tx-mayor-election-2024-housing-policies From what can be built in a given neighborhood to solutions to growing homelessness, housing policies are largely governed by local elected officials. Wed, 23 Oct 2024 10:01:00 GMT /housing/2024-10-23/austin-tx-mayor-election-2024-housing-policies Audrey McGlinchy /housing/2024-10-16/we-fact-checked-austin-mayoral-candidates-answers-to-questions-about-housing Last month, the candidates met for a debate hosted by the UT Austin LBJ School of Public Affairs and KLRU, Austin’s PBS station. Moderators asked two questions about housing, arguably one of the most important issues in the campaign. Wed, 16 Oct 2024 10:01:00 GMT /housing/2024-10-16/we-fact-checked-austin-mayoral-candidates-answers-to-questions-about-housing Audrey McGlinchy /austin/2024-03-25/what-is-it-like-to-be-a-renter-in-the-austin-area-let-us-know KUT's housing reporter, Audrey McGlinchy, wants your stories. She may reach out to you to learn more. Mon, 25 Mar 2024 10:01:00 GMT /austin/2024-03-25/what-is-it-like-to-be-a-renter-in-the-austin-area-let-us-know Audrey McGlinchy /austin/2024-03-21/austin-will-spend-87-million-on-property-in-southeast-austin-for-affordable-housing The City of Austin is buying the former Tokyo Electron campus to build 1,100 units � some of which will be affordable � with access to future public transit. Thu, 21 Mar 2024 19:49:20 GMT /austin/2024-03-21/austin-will-spend-87-million-on-property-in-southeast-austin-for-affordable-housing Luz Moreno-Lozano /austin/2024-03-04/student-housing-university-tenants-union The tenants union, launched Sunday, is intended to help students handle issues common to many renters in the city, such as escalating rents and delayed repairs. It plans to hold biweekly meetings and advocate for more affordable and accessible housing. Mon, 04 Mar 2024 20:23:04 GMT /austin/2024-03-04/student-housing-university-tenants-union Audrey McGlinchy