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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (CDC) MEETING June 9, 2026 – 6:30 PM AUSTIN CITY HALL, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS - ROOM 1101 301 W 2ND STREET, 78701 AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the CDC may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, contact Miguel Lopez, (512) 975-1575, Miguel.lopez@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Noe Elias, Chair, Montopolis Jenny E. Achilles, Vice Chair, Private Sector Tisha-Vonique Hood, Public Sector Raul E. Longoria, South Austin Cassandra Medrano, South Austin Tiffany Moore, Public Sector Ebonie Oliver, Colony Park Lyric E. Wardlow, Vice Chair, Public Sector Taniquewa S. Brewster, Rosewood-Zaragosa Cynthia Jaso, Dove Springs Sonia Martinez, East Austin Valerie Menard, St. John’s Jo Anne Ortiz, Public Sector Lyric E. Wardlow, Public Sector AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three- minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the CDC Special Called meeting on April 4, 2026, and the CDC Regular meeting on May 12, 2026. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Staff briefing regarding Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) activities and outcomes. Presentation by Angel Zambrano, Program Manager III, Austin Public Health. PUBLIC HEARING 3. Conduct a Public Hearing to receive public comment concerning the City of Austin’s Fiscal Year 26-27 Annual Draft Action Plan. Public Hearing held by Deletta Dean, Department Director, Autin Housing. DISCUSSION ITEMS 4. 5. Presentation and discussion on Land Trusts and Community Land Trusts. Presentation by Nicole Joslin, Housing and Community Development Officer and Chanda Gaither, Housing Development Manager, Austin Housing. Presentation and discussion of the redevelopment of the 16th and 18th blocks on East 11th Street. Presentation by Lex Miller, Director of Real Estate, Rally Austin. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 6. Discussion and approve a recommendation for the anticipated funding gap for Local Housing Vouchers and impacts on Permanent Supportive Housing residents. Discussion led by Vice Chair Wardlow. WORKING GROUP UPDATES 7. Update from the CDC Housing Committee. Discussion led …
Austin Public Health Report on PY26 Community Action Plan MISSION: To prevent disease, promote health, and protect the well-being of our community. TOP 5 NEEDS: Housing; Basic Needs; Employment; Health; Income Community Services Block Grant 2026 Contract Programmatic/Financial Report June 9, 2026 The Community Services Block Grant funds the delivery of services to low-income Texas residents in all 254 counties. These funds support a variety of direct services in addition to helping maintain the core administrative elements of community action agencies. For the City of Austin, the grant provides funding for the delivery of basic needs, case management, preventive health and employment support services through the City’s seven (7) Neighborhood Centers. Mission: The Neighborhood Services Unit aims to improve the lives and health of people experiencing poverty by providing public health and social services and connecting residents of Austin and Travis County to community resources. Basic Needs (food, clothing, information and referral, notary services, transportation, car safety education and car seats, tax preparation, fans, Thanksgiving food baskets and other seasonal activities); Preventive Health (screenings for blood pressure, blood sugar including a1C, and cholesterol; pregnancy testing; health promotion presentations, coordination and participation in health fairs, immunizations, coordination of wellness activities, linkages to medical home providers and diabetes case management); Case Management (individual/family support counseling, advocacy, self-sufficiency case management, crisis intervention, linkages with employers, educational opportunities and training, and working with individuals on quality-of-life issues); Employment Support (intake, assessment and goal setting, job readiness training, job placement assistance, and job retention services) Expenditures Categories Personnel Fringe Benefits Other Total 2026 Contract Budget $ $ $ $855,640 Cumulative Expenditures as of 4/30/26 $242,212.16 $138,815.80 $ $381,027.96 Percent of Total 45% 1 Neighborhood Services Unit Success Stories Alma*, a long-time South Austin resident, represents the kind of resilient community member who thrives when strong social services are in place. In her 60s, Alma primarily speaks Spanish and had long relied on the South Austin Neighborhood Center (SANC) for its senior programming, food distributions, and community support. In late 2023, Alma began working with the SANC nurse for medical case management. Together they identified goals related to managing chronic conditions, including diabetes and the need for repairs to her motorized wheelchair. Because Alma speaks only Spanish, bilingual SANC community workers provided in-person interpretation, ensuring that language was never a barrier to receiving care. Through this collaboration, Alma was connected to a …
Review the Draft Action Plan Tuesday, June 9th at Community Development Commission Austin City Hall (301 W. 2 Street) nd Learn more at: SpeakUpAustin.org/MyCommunityNeeds The Annual Action Plan decides how to distribute approximately $14 million in grant funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The programs from this grant fund affordable housing, job creation, and public service needs for low- and moderate-income families, persons with disabilities, and seniors. (512) 974-3100 | Housing@AustinTexas.govAustinTexas.gov/Housing | SpeakUpAustin.org/HousingHub Revisa el borrador del Plan de Acción Martes 9 de junio en la Comisión de Desarrollo Comunitario del Ayuntamiento de Austin (301 W. 2nd Street) Obtén más información en: SpeakUpAustin.org/MyCommunityNeeds_esp El Plan de Acción Anual decide cómo distribuir aproximadamente $14 millones en subvenciones de Servicios de Vivienda de Austin y Desarrollo Urbano de los Estados Unidos (HUD). Los programas de esta subvención financian viviendas asequibles, la creación de empleo y las necesidades de servicios públicos para familias de ingresos bajos y moderados, personas con discapacidad y personas mayores. (512) 974-3100 | Housing@AustinTexas.govAustinTexas.gov/Housing | SpeakUpAustin.org/HousingHub
REGULAR MEETING OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION HOUSING COMMITTEE TUESDAY, JUNE 9, 2026, AT 5:00 P.M. AUSTIN CITY HALL, BOARDS & COMMISSIONS, ROOM 1101 301 W. 2ND STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701 Some members of the Community Development Commission Housing Committee may be participating in the videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, contact Chase Bryan, 512-974-1484, chase.bryan@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Raul E. Longoria, Chair Taniquewa S. Brewster Ebonie D. Trice AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Jose Noe Elias, Vice Chair Tisha-Vonique Hood Lyric E. Wardlow The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three- minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes for the previous Community Development Commission Housing Committee meeting from February 10, 2025. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Staff briefing on the Austin Energy Customer Assistance Program and how the utility alleviates housing cost burden for low-income customers. Presentation by Ronnie Mendoza from Austin Energy. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. Presentation by Ending Community Homelessness Coalition (ECHO) regarding the anticipated funding gap for Local Housing Vouchers and the resulting impacts on Permanent Supportive Housing residents and providers. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. For assistance, please contact the Liaison or TTY users’ route through 711. A person may request language access accommodations no later than 48 hours before the scheduled meeting. Please call or email Chase Bryan with Austin Housing, at 512-974-1484 or chase.bryan@austintexas.gov, to request service or for additional information. For more information on the Community Development Commission Housing Committee, please contact Chase Bryan at 512-974-1484 or chase.bryan@austintexas.gov.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION DRAFT MEETING MINUTES APRIL 4th, 2026 The COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION convened in a SPECIAL CALLED MEETING on APRIL 14th, 2026, at PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER, ROOM 1405, in Austin, Texas. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Jose Noe Elias (Chair) Nyeka Arnold (Vice Chair) Jenny Achilles Tisha-Vonique Hood Cynthia Jaso Valerie Menard Raul Longoria Cassandra Medrano Tiffany Moore Ebonie Oliver Lyric Wardlow Board Members/Commissioners Absent: JoAnne Ortiz Sonia Martinez Taniquewa Brewster Staff Members in Attendance: Angel Zambrano Marla Torrado Miguel Lopez Nefertitti Jackmon CALL TO ORDER Chair Elias called the meeting to order at 9:30 AM PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three- minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. DISCUSSION ITEMS 1. Discussion of Retreat Goals and Objectives. Discussion led by Chair Noe Elias. Discussed. 2. Discussion of Agenda and Timeline for Retreat Activities. Discussion led by Miguel Lopez, Planner I, Austin Housing. Discussed. 3. Discussion and Team Building Activity. Discussion led by Chair Noe Elias. Discussed. 4. Presentation regarding “A Brief History of Community Action”. Presentation by Angel Zambrano, Program manager III, Austin Public Health. The presentation was made by Angel Zambrano, Program Manager III, Austin Public Health. 5. Discussion of the CDC’s role and purpose. Discussion led by Nefertitti Jackmon, Community Displacement Prevention Officer, Austin Housing. Discussed. 6. Presentation regarding the range of uses for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) federal funds. Presentation by Susan Watkins, Housing Division Manager, Austin Housing. The presentation was made by Marla Torrado, Housing Division Manager, Austin Housing. 7. Presentation regarding the “Establishment of FY 26/27 Goals for the CDC” to include top policy priorities and the process for achieving the identified priority goals. Discussion led by Dr. Marla Torrado, Housing Division Manager, Austin Housing. The presentation was made by Marla Torrado, Housing Division Manager, Austin Housing. The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice by calling 512-974-1606 at least 2 days prior to the meeting date. TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Community Development Commission, please contact Edward Blake at 512-974-3108. CDC Commissioners may contact …
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES MAY 12th, 2026 The COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION convened in a REGULAR MEETING on MAY 12th, 2026, at CITY HALL, BOARDS AND COMMISSION ROOM, in Austin, Texas. Some members of the commission participated by video conference. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Cynthia Jaso Jenny Achilles Lyric Wardlow Tiffany Moore Raul Longoria Sonia Martinez Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Nyeka Arnold Tisha-Vonique Hood Board Members/Commissioners Absent: Cassandra Medrano Ebonie Oliver JoAnne Ortiz Jose Noe Elias (Chair) Taniquewa Brewster Valerie Menard Staff Members in Attendance: Angel Zambrano Lorena Lopez Chavarin (Remotely) Miguel Lopez Nefertitti Jackmon Veronica Samo CALL TO ORDER Chair Pro tempore Jaso called the meeting to order at 6:41 PM. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. Carlos Alejandro Soto provided public comment. Zenobia Joseph provided public comment. Nyeka Arnold provided public comment APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the CDC Regular meetings held on March 10, 2026, and April 14, 2026. The minutes of the March 10th, 2026, meeting were approved on Commissioner Lyric’s motion, Commissioner Longoria’s second, on a 6-2 vote. Commissioner Arnold and Moore opposed. The minutes of the April 14th, 2026, meeting were approved on Commissioner Tisha’s motion, Commissioner Achilles second, on an 8-0 vote. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Staff briefing regarding Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) activities and outcomes. Presentation by Angel Zambrano, Program Manager III, Austin Public Health. The presentation was made by Angel Zambrano, Program Manager III, Austin Public Health. PUBLIC HEARING 3. Public Hearing on Needs Assessment for Annual Action Plan. Public Hearing held by Veronica Samo, Public Information and Marketing Program Manager, and Julie Smith, Community Engagement Specialist, Austin Housing. The presentation was made by Veronica Samo, Public Information and Marketing Program Manager, DISCUSSION ITEMS 4. Presentation on the report and findings set to be considered by the Infrastructure Working Group. Discussion led by Commissioner Tiffany Moore. Discussed. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice by calling 512-974-1606 at least 2 days prior to the meeting date. TTY …
Austin Housing_Community Land Trust | CDC Meeting 6.9.2026 ‹#› Community Land Trust • Community Land Trust Model • Austin Comunity Land Trust ⚬ Program Design (ACLT) ⚬ Preference Policy ⚬ Current Portfolio • Future Development ‹#› Austin Community Land Trust Model What is a Community Land Trust? A Community Land Trust is a unique Home purchase allowing residents to invest in their homes without the overwhelming financial burden. • Best known for permanently affordable housing, though the first CLT (New Communities Inc.) began as a collective farm founded by Black families in Georgia etsablished in 1969 • Land held in trust for community benefit, protected from market pressures. • Flexible structure — CLTs may be created by community groups, nonprofits, coalitions, or government agencies. ‹#› Community Land Trust Model Benefits of Community Land Trusts (CLTs) • Keep housing permanently affordable, allowing lower-income households to stay in neighborhoods where prices are rising. • Preserve public investment by recycling the initial affordability subsidy through resale restrictions, rather than losing it after one buyer. • Provide strong homeowner support, resulting in significantly lower delinquency and foreclosure rates compared to the private market. ‹#› Community Land Trust Model CLTs are one type of shared-equity housing, along with: • Deed-restricted inclusionary housing • Some forms of Down Payment Assistance Do CLT Homeowners Build Assets? Yes. CLTs support asset building for households who would otherwise remain renters. Because CLT homeowners receive support and maintain homeownership longer, they are more likely to realize meaningful equity gains. Research shows CLT owners build enough equity through mortgage paydown, modest appreciation, and lower housing costs to transition into the open market if they choose. ‹#› Administered by the Austin Housing Finance Corporation (AHFC), the ACLT portfolio was doubled in 2020 with the acquisition of 20 former rental homes. The portfolio is on track to more than double again in the next 5 years with the development of two new construction townhome communities by the ACLT. Austin Community Land Trust Model How is Austin Community Land Trust (ACLT) Unique? • Municipal owned and goverened by AHFC • Geographically diverse • ACLT a preference policy to ensure equitable housing and reduce displacement of Austin residents. ‹#› Austin Community Land Trust Model Enabling legislation: Community land trusts were formally authorized in Texas through Senate Bill 402, which created Local Government Code Chapter 373B, effective January 1, 2012. City of Austin CLT Ordinance: Austin …
S.O.U.L on East 11th *DRAFT* Community Development Commission - June 2026 LOCATION • The sites are located along East 11th Street, the main commercial corridor within the African American Cultural Heritage District • 7 blocks from Huston- Tillotson University • 10 blocks from the state Capitol • 15 blocks from the center of downtown Austin LOCATION • Just east of downtown Austin • Block 16 • Western parcel • Adjacent to the African American Cultural and Heritage Center • ~1 acre • Block 18 • Eastern parcel • Wraps around the historic Victory Grill • ~1 acre Timeline 4 4 Block 16 & 18 ▪ Community Conversations Austin EDC 5 Community Engagement (non-exhaustive list) Community Groups Engaged (non-exhaustive list) African American Resource Advisory Committee E4 Youth Ebenezer Baptist Church Mt Zion Baptist Church Future Front Third Spaces KAZI FM Texas Music Museum Americans for the Arts Six Square Robertson Hill Neighborhood Association East Austin Creative Coalition LC Anderson Yellowjacket Alumni Association Rogers Washington Holy Cross Neighborhood Assoc. Black Austin Tours (upcoming) Austin Justice Coalition Guadalupe Neighborhood Association We Outside ATX (upcoming) Pleasant Hill Collaborative Consultants Architects Co-Developer Lead Developer • Forgecraft • Moody Nolan • Carter Design • Guadalupe Neighborhood Development Corporation • Servitas • Harold McMillan • Bingham Group • Raasin in the Sun • Sean Garretson • AusBos Social Housing • Chesnut Neighborhood Revitalization Corporation • Pam Owens • Peak Parking • TOPO • Garza Engineering Spaces for Original culture Unity & Legacy PROGRAM Block 16 • ~100-unit affordable project • All units at or below 50% MFI • Parking garage • ~146 Total Beds Block 18 • Affordable Housing and Live/Work Townhomes • ~113 Total Beds • Cultural Venue • Affordable Restaurant/Retail • Large exterior gathering space CONCEPT • A transformative real estate initiative in Austin’s historic African American Cultural and Heritage District • A vibrant, community-led, mixed-use development • Integrates affordable housing, arts venues, and commercial spaces to foster cultural preservation • Features: • Affordable housing • Jazz lounge • Non-profit cultural space • Retail & restaurants • Live/work townhomes • Structured parking • Rooftop amenities Commercial Space Commercial Breakdown Non-profit arts space Grocery / Other Music Venue Jazz Lounge Restaurant 1 Restaurant 2 Cafe Rehearsal Space Music Studio Potential Total: ~30K – 40K square feet RAL LY AUSTI N | URB BOARD MEETI NG Block 16 & Construction Schedule Tentative Build Schedules LIHTC 9% Application …
RECOMMENDATION TO COUNCIL Community Development Commission Recommendation Number: [20260609-6]: Preservation of Local Housing Voucher Funding for Permanent Supportive Housing Residents Date of Approval: Recommendation: The Community Development Commission recommends that the Austin City Council prioritize the preservation of local housing vouchers serving Permanent Supportive Housing residents and identify funding solutions to address anticipated funding gaps. Description of Recommendation to Council: • Prioritize the preservation of existing local housing vouchers serving Permanent Supportive Housing residents. • Identify and evaluate funding options to address anticipated funding gaps and maintain housing stability for affected residents. • Consider the impacts on residents, housing providers, and the broader homelessness response system when evaluating future funding decisions related to local housing vouchers. Rationale: Local housing vouchers are a critical component of Austin's homelessness response system and help residents in Permanent Supportive Housing maintain long-term housing stability. Proposed changes in the use of fee-in-lieu funds may create a funding gap that impacts the continued availability of these vouchers. The loss of voucher funding could negatively impact residents, housing providers, and the broader homelessness response system by increasing housing instability and placing additional pressure on already limited homelessness resources. Preserving housing for individuals and families who have exited homelessness protects prior public investments, supports long-term housing stability, and helps prevent returns to homelessness. Motioned By: Seconded By: Vote: (Add the vote number here, even if unanimous) Example: 8-0 For: (For this and the below sections, list commissioner names in alphabetical order, starting with officers. If none, put “None.”) Against: Abstain: Off the dais: Absent: Attest: __________________________________ (Staff or commissioner can sign)
HOUSING COMMITTEE OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION DRAFT MEETING MINUTES FEBRUARY 10th, 2026 The HOUSING COMMITTEE OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION convened in a REGULAR MEETING on FEBRUARY 10th, 2026, at Austin City Hall, Boards and Commission- Room 1101, in Austin, Texas. Some members of the commission participated by video conference. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Raul Longoria (Chair) Lyric Wardlow Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Ebonie Oliver Jose Noe Elias Tisha-Vonique Hood Board Members/Commissioners Absent: Taniquewa Brewster Staff Members in Attendance: Chase Bryan Lorena Lopez Chavarin (Remotely) Mandy DeMayo CALL TO ORDER Chair Longoria called the meeting to order at 5:15 PM. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three- minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. None present. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes for the previous CDC-HC meeting from November 18th, 2025. On Commissioner Lyric’s motion, Commissioner Elias seconded, and the November 18th, 2025, minutes were approved on a 4-0 vote. Commissioner Tisha was off the dais. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Staff briefing on the City of Austin’s Repeat Offender Program and code violations related to housing. Presentation by Matthew Noriega from Austin Development Services. The presentation was made by Matthew Noriega, Division Manager, Austin Development Services. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS -Presentation from Austin Energy (and/or possibly Austin Water) regarding their community/social programs related to housing affordability, with a focus on seasonal surge trends and emergency services before freezing weather/winter storms. - Discussion on density bonus programs and possibly make recommendations to the City Council prioritize tenant interests with program improvements. -Presentation on the Affordable Housing Online Search Tool (AHOST) covering the current state of the tool, outreach to spread awareness of it, and the current inventory available to tenants. -Discussion on the Equity Overlay study. -Discussion or presentation regarding street parking in neighborhoods: how parking is planned for in new developments, and what can be done when there are pressures on the availability of street parking for long-time neighborhood residents. Chair Longoria adjourned the meeting at 6:05 PM without objections. The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice by calling 512-974-1606 …
PSH Housing Vouchers June 9, 2026 Presentation to Community Development Commission Who We Are Kate Moore (she/her) Vice President of Homelessness Response System Stategy katemoore@austinecho.org About ECHO The Ending Community Homelessness Coalition (ECHO) is the backbone of our community’s Homelessness Response System. As the lead agency for the Austin/Travis County Continuum of Care, we lead and align a coalition responsible for planning and implementing community-wide strategies to end homelessness. We work alongside people with firsthand experience of homelessness and nonprofit, government, and philanthropic partners to build a future in which everyone in our community has housing of their choice that provides a foundation for optimal health, success, and stability. Learn more: austinecho.org Agenda The IssueOur AskCOA PSH VouchersPSH ExpansionWho BenefitsSummaryQ&A The Issue Proposed COA budget eliminates transfer to Housing Trust Fund Proposed cost-saving measure Transfer is budgeted at $8.8 million in FY26 Supports housing vouchers for formerly homeless people with the highest care needs No alternate source of funding for PSH vouchers Leaves current voucher-holders at risk of returning to homelessness Eliminates an important compenent of needed growth in our Homelessness Response System Our Ask Preserve funds for vouchers Sign-on letter with providers Providers of PSH utilizing COA vouchers Sent to City Council Members’, Mayor’s, City Manager’s offices Ask: Prioritize filling the funding gap for vouchers - $7.8 million in FY27 & $7.95 million in FY28 to ensure no voucher-holders are pushed back into homelessness Use any additional density bonus program revenue to fund PSH services COA PSH Vouchers Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) Most comprehensive supports Provides rental assistance and wraparound services to support long-term stability Available to chronically homeless people with a disabling condition Funded through federal & local budgets COA funds 374 vouchers Vouchers used at PSH sites operated by housing partners Residents cover portion of rent and voucher covers the rest Used at seven properties across six Council districts (D1, D3, D4, D6, D7, D9) PSH Expansion Site-based PSH in Austin/Travis County has grown substantially Terrace at Oak Springs opened in 2019 First PSH-specific development 50 units No new PSH developments until 2024 Espero Rutland (Caritas of Austin) 1,100+ new units expected 2024-2027 Vouchers support site-based PSH expansion Multiple sources of funding needed for rental assistance and supportive services 2019 BaselineNew UnitsTotal202420252026202702004006008001,0001,200Site-Based PSH in Austin/Travis County Who Benefits “A brand new day” Judy Silva (right) uses a voucher at Pecan Gardens Homeless for five years before moving …
PSH Housing Vouchers June 9, 2026 Presentation to Community Development Commission Who We Are Kate Moore (she/her) Vice President of Homelessness Response System Stategy katemoore@austinecho.org About ECHO The Ending Community Homelessness Coalition (ECHO) is the backbone of our community’s Homelessness Response System. As the lead agency for the Austin/Travis County Continuum of Care, we lead and align a coalition responsible for planning and implementing community-wide strategies to end homelessness. We work alongside people with firsthand experience of homelessness and nonprofit, government, and philanthropic partners to build a future in which everyone in our community has housing of their choice that provides a foundation for optimal health, success, and stability. Learn more: austinecho.org Agenda COA PSH VouchersThe IssueOur AskPSH ExpansionWho BenefitsSummaryQ&A COA PSH Vouchers Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) Designed for people with the highest needs Provides rental assistance and individualized supportive services for as long as someone needs them Must have a disabling condition and be chronically homeless to qualify Funded through federal & local government budgets Requires capital (to build), vouchers (to pay for rent/operating), and service funding (robust services) COA funds 374 PSH vouchers Vouchers used at PSH sites operated by housing partners Residents cover portion of rent and voucher covers the rest Used at seven properties across six Council districts (D1, D3, D4, D6, D7, D9) The Issue Proposed COA budget eliminates transfer to Housing Trust Fund Proposed cost-saving measure Transfer need is budgeted at $8.8 million in FY26 Supports PSH vouchers No alternate source of funding for PSH vouchers Leaves current voucher-holders at risk of returning to homelessness Eliminates an important compenent of needed growth in our Homelessness Response System Our Ask Preserve funds for vouchers Sign-on letter with providers Providers of PSH utilizing COA vouchers Sent to City Council Members’, Mayor’s, City Manager’s offices Ask: Prioritize filling the funding gap for vouchers - $7.8 million in FY27 & $7.95 million in FY28 to ensure no voucher-holders are pushed back into homelessness Use any additional density bonus program revenue to fund PSH services PSH Expansion Site-based PSH in Austin/Travis County has grown substantially Terrace at Oak Springs opened in 2019 First PSH-specific development 50 units No new PSH developments until 2024 Espero Rutland (Caritas of Austin) 1,100+ new units expected 2024-2027 Vouchers support site-based PSH expansion Multiple sources of funding needed for rental assistance and supportive services 2019 BaselineNew UnitsTotal202420252026202702004006008001,0001,200Site-Based PSH in Austin/Travis County Who Benefits “A …
