What is HOME?  

 

On July 20, 2023, City Council initiated changes to the Land Development Code to allow more housing options on properties zoned single-family (SF) through Resolution No. 20230720-126.  

The goals of the resolution include making homeownership more attainable for middle-income earners, as well as giving families the flexibility to have multigenerational housing options and generate income on their properties. The purpose of this phase is to establish a reduced minimum lot size to facilitate fee-simple ownership of one home on a smaller lot than is currently allowed. Fee-simple ownership means that the homeowner owns the home and the land under it rather than a condominium ownership structure. The regulations established in this phase are intended to be similar to the density and unit size allowances approved under the HOME 1 initiative.  

 

What are the goals of HOME? 

  • Create more housing options attainable for middle-income earners  

  • Give homeowners options to house a family member or caregiver on their property or earn passive income  

  • Increase housing supply  

  • Create walkable neighborhoods with a variety of housing types in line with Imagine Austin goals 

  • Support Project Connect transit investment  

  • Respond to climate change by reducing transportation emissions, slowing suburban sprawl, and incentivizing smaller, more energy-efficient homes 

 

Phases of the HOME Amendments  

  • Phase 1: Adopted December 7, 2023  

    • Allow up to three homes on single-family lots, including tiny homes

  • Phase 2: Review and Adoption Spring 2024 

    • Reduce the minimum lot size required to build one unit 

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Public Hearing Information and Timeline

Public hearings are an opportunity to have your voice heard on proposed changes to the Land Development Code.

 

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Joint City Council and Planning Commission Public Hearing

When: Thursday, April 11 at 9 a.m.

Where: Austin City Hall, 301 W. 2nd Street

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Open House #1 (In-Person)

When: Wednesday, April 17 from 6-8 p.m.

Where: Central Library, 710 Cesar Chavez Street

Register for In-Person Open House

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Open House #2 (Virtual)

When: Saturday, April 20 from 10 a.m.-noon

Register for Virtual Open House

Zoom Link

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Joint Housing and Planning Committee and Mobility Committee Meeting

When: Tuesday, April 23 at 1 p.m. 

Where: Austin City Hall, 301 W. 2nd Street

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Planning Commission Meeting

When: Tuesday, April 23 at 4 p.m.

Where: Austin City Hall, 301 W. 2nd Street

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Open House #3 (In-Person)

When: Monday, May 6 from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. 

Where: Anderson High School, 8403 Mesa Dr., 78759

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Open House #4 (In-Person)

When: Wednesday, May 8 from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. 

Where: George Washington Carver Museum and Cultural Center, 1165 Angelina St., 78702 

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City Council Work Session

When: Tuesday, April 30 at 9 a.m.

Where: Austin City Hall, 301 W. 2nd Street

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City Council Meeting

When: Thursday, May 16 at 10 a.m.

Where: Austin City Hall, 301 W. 2nd Street

Contact Information

Email: LDCupdates@austintexas.gov 

Call: 512-974-7220