Item 3-Home Repair Construction Division Report DEC25 — original pdf
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DISPLACEMENT PREVENTION: Home Repair & Construction Services DISPLACEMENT PREVENTION: Home Repair & Construction Services Program Activities, Outcomes, Cadence & Report Format Program Activities, Outcomes, Cadence & Report Format Austin Housing | December 9, 2025 Contents Contents FY25 Households Served Demographic Information Geographic Impact Challenges & Opportunities Households Served ACTIVITY Home Repair Loan Program Minor Home Repair Program Private Lateral (PLAT) Plumbing Architectural Barrier Removal (Homeowner) Architectural Barrier Removal (Renter) GO! Repair TOTAL GOAL 6 HOUSEHOLDS SERVED 5 82 15 15 60 7 292 477 56 7 23 66 0 204 361 FUNDING CDBG CDBG Austin Water Austin Water CDBG Housing Trust Fund GO Bonds 2024 Annual Inquiries: 1,354 2025 Annual Inquiries: 1,379 For calendar year 2025, we served approximately 26% of households that submitted an initial application/inquiry. 3 Households Served ▪ While onboarding new nonprofit partners and HUD-required Environmental Reviews extended project timelines, these investments build long-term capacity. Repairs addressed critical health and safety risks such as faulty wiring, unsafe flooring, and inadequate heating, directly reducing emergency repair needs and improving household stability. ▪ Together, these programs served more than 361 households citywide, improving accessibility, safety, and quality of life. The ABR program’s overperformance highlights the strength of established systems, while the MHR program’s transitional challenges lay the groundwork for expanded reach in future years. Both programs underscore the City’s commitment to equity, independence, and community well-being, ensuring residents can thrive in safe, accessible homes. 4 Demographic Impact Home Loan Rehabilitation Program Ethnicity 20% 20% 60% African American Caucasian Hispanic Female Head of Household 40% 60% Yes No Age of Home 20% 20% 40% 20% 75 Years > 55 Years 45 Years 20 Years < 5 Geographic Impact ▪ This map shows the demographic dispersion of where households were served. ▪ This information is consistent with much of the existing data which show the socio-economic disparities with a large percentage of households receiving services throughout Austin’s Eastern Crescent. 6 Geographic Impact Key 0 Households 1 – 2 Households 3 – 5 Households 6 – 8 Households 7 Challenges & Opportunities Challenges ▪ Long waiting lists ▪ Increasing Construction Costs ▪ Staff Capacity ▪ Unpaid Taxes ▪ Federal Funding Opportunities ▪ Increase program efficiencies ▪ Multiple Funding Sources ▪ Expand the pool of contractors providing services ▪ Update Data Collection and Reporting Systems ▪ Outdated Data Collection and Reporting ▪ Update application process(es) Systems ▪ Targeted marketing of programs and home repair workshops ▪ Recruited and Hired a New Division Manager 8 Requests from CDC Meeting November 2025: • Annual Program Budgets • Resource List for Emergency Rent Assistance (city-wide) • Program supply and demand (waitlists, applications submitted vs. households served) • Contextual Story(ies) – Understanding the impact 9 Reporting Cadence & Focus Area Quarter 1: ▪ January ▪ Displacement Prevention – Strategic Development ▪ February ▪ Displacement Prevention – Strategic Investments (Project Connect) ▪ March ▪ Austin Housing Quarterly Report Quarter 3: ▪ July ▪ Real Estate Development – Project Connect ▪ August ▪ Real Estate Development – DPA, Preference Policy & CLT ▪ September ▪ Austin Housing Quarterly Report Quarter 2: ▪ April Quarter 4: ▪ October ▪ Displacement Prevention – Strategic Investments (Tenant Stabilization) ▪ May ▪ Displacement Prevention – Home Repair & Construction Services ▪ June ▪ Austin Housing Quarterly Report ▪ Real Estate Development – Development & Funding ▪ November ▪ Real Estate Development – Real Estate Partnerships ▪ December ▪ Austin Housing Quarterly Report 10 Questions Thank you! Nefertitti Jackmon Community Displacement Prevention Officer nefertitti.jackmon@austintexas.gov 512-974-3196 11