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Problem: Housing Choice Ordinance and Fair Housing In Austin Accessible Housing Austin HousingWorks Austin “All Kinds of Homes, in All Parts of Town, for All Kinds of People” HousingWorks is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses on research, education, and advocacy in Austin and the Central Texas region. We advocate for a wide range of housing options so that all Austinites can afford a home that is close to jobs, family, schools, recreation, and places of worship. Austin at a Glance 2019 Austin at a Glance 2019 Austin City Council Districts 6 10 7 4 9 1 3 2 8 5 District 1 Analysis 2019 District 1 Analysis 2019 District 1 Analysis 2019 District Analysis - Comparison of 2018 & 2019 Subsidized Units 2018 2019 District Analysis - Comparison of 2018 & 2019 Subsidized Units 2018 2019 District Analysis - Comparison of 2018 & 2019 Homeless Population D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 D6 D7 D8 D9 D10 D6 D7 D8 D9 D10 2018 2019 2018 2019 District Analysis - Comparison of 2018 & 2019 Cost of Living 8 1 0 2 9 1 0 2 District Analysis - Comparison of 2018 & 2019 Cost of Living 8 1 0 2 9 1 0 2 District Analysis - Comparison of 2018 & 2019 Poverty Rate 8 1 0 2 9 1 0 2 District Analysis - Comparison of 2018 & 2019 Poverty Rate 8 1 0 2 9 1 0 2 District Analysis Demographics 2019 Travis County at a Glance 2019 Travis County at a Glance 2019 Travis County Precincts 3 1 2 4 Travis County Precinct Analysis Demographics 2019 Travis County Precinct Analysis Cost of Living 2019 Travis County Precinct Analysis Renter vs. Owner 2019 Bastrop & Caldwell Counties at a Glance 2019 Hays & Williamson Counties at a Glance 2019 Conclusion ● Austin saw a significant increase in median family income (MFI) and median home prices from 2018 to 2019. Overall, in 2019, MFI increased by 11.5% from $86,000 to $95,900 while the median home price increased by 10% from $367,000 to $404,298. ● Austin increased its subsidized unit count from 34,712 to 42,136 from 2018 to 2019, totaling 7,424 new units. Districts 1, 2, and 3 have the highest number of subsidized units and absorb development burdens while Districts 6, 8, and 10 saw little to no increase in subsidized units. More subsidized housing is needed throughout the surrounding counties. ● Tracking demographic change matters. Travis County Precinct 3 has the highest percentage of Whites (37.74%) and Asians (38.59%) while Precinct 4 has the highest percentage of Hispanics/Latinos (37.77%) and Precinct 1 has the highest percentage of Blacks/African Americans (53.31%). Out of their respective total populations, Williamson County has the highest percentage of Whites (60.92%), Caldwell County has the highest percentage of Hispanics/Latinos (50.65%), and Travis County has the highest percentages of Blacks/African Americans (7.87%) and Asians (6.33%). As Austin continues to grow, it is important to track demographic changes within and around Travis County to ensure that we are planning equitably for our communities. Thank you! In keeping with our motto, “All Kinds of Homes, In All Parts of Town, For All Kinds of People,” HousingWorks Austin has partnered with numerous stakeholders in the community to address the affordability concerns that many residents face daily. The 2019 Travis Precinct Analysis and Counties at a Glance identifies the challenges ahead in ensuring that residents have affordable housing opportunities and showcases the progress already being made to achieve this. Considering the trends of increasing housing prices and stagnation of housing‐cost burden, innovative investment, policy initiatives, and partnerships are required to tackle affordability concerns and close all gaps. Problem: Housing Choice Ordinance and Fair Housing In Austin Accessible Housing Austin @HousingWorksATX HousingWorks Austin Housingworksaustin.org