Guide to Affordable Housing in the Greater Austin Area

Guide to A�ordable Housing in the Greater Austin Area • 11th Edition

Safe • Decent • FairHousing for All

1640-B E. 2nd St., Suite 150, Austin, TX 78702

The Austin Tenants’ Council

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

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The Austin Tenants’ Council (ATC), a private nonprofit organization, was founded in 1972by community and VISTA volunteers. For more than 40 years, ATC has dedicated itself toensuring safe, decent, and fair housing for all. ATC’s programs and services provideessential counseling, mediation, and referral to primarily low-income tenants whose rightshave been violated. The Austin Tenants’ Council’s staff and Board of Directors hope thatthe many people in Austin who need affordable housing will find this guide helpful insecuring homes for their families.

This eleventh edition of the Guide to Affordable Housing in the Greater Austin Area is anupdated version of the guide originally released in October 1995.

Thank you to the people who provided information, spent time looking over the variousdrafts, and assisted in getting each edition of the guide completed and printed.

On behalf of the Board and staff, I want to thank and acknowledge the Donald D. HammillFoundation for generously printing this guidebook so that it may be offered free to thecommunity.

For more information on how to use the guidebook, see the Quickstart Guide on page 3, or,for further information, please contact us (see page 2)

We hope that you will find it useful in your home search!

Katherine StarkExecutive DirectorAustin Tenants’ Council1640-B E. 2nd Street Suite 150Austin, Texas 78702

(512) 474-7006-Appointments(512) 474-1961-Counselinghousing-rights.org

Fair Housing Program

AUSTIN TENANTS’ COUNCIL l 512.474.1961 l housing-rights.org

The work that provided the basis for this announcement was supported by funding under a grant with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. The substance and findings of the work are dedicated to the public. The author and publisher are solely responsible for the accuracy of the statements and interpretations contained in this announcement. Such interpretations do not necessarily reflect the views of the federal government.

The federal Fair Housing Act prohibits discrimination because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, family status, or disability.

CONTENTSPrograms at The Austin Tenants’ Council ............................................................ 2

Quickstart Guide ..................................................................................................... 3

Introduction (How to use this booklet) ................................................................... 4

Income and Rent Guidelines ................................................................................... 5

Apartment Listings by AreaAustin

Central Austin ............................................................................................. 8East Austin .................................................................................................. 9Northeast Austin .......................................................................................... 13Northwest Austin ......................................................................................... 16Southeast Austin .......................................................................................... 18Southwest Austin ......................................................................................... 20

Surrounding AreasTravis County (Outside of Austin) .............................................................. 23Williamson County .................................................................................... 24Bastrop County ........................................................................................... 29Bell County ................................................................................................ 30Blanco County ............................................................................................. 33Burnet County............................................................................................. 33Caldwell County .......................................................................................... 35Hays County ................................................................................................ 37

Accessible Housing................................................................................................. 40Saving Money on Utilities ..................................................................................... 4110 Ways to Protect Your Rights ............................................................................ 43Dealing with Bed Bugs .......................................................................................... 44Housing Program Descriptions .............................................................................. 45

Index ...................................................................................................................... 49

Austin Tenants’ Council Services 2

The Austin Tenants’ Council

n Telephone Counseling - 474-1961Counseling and information regarding residential tenant-landlord rights.

Phones are answered by trained housing counsel-ors who offer options, refer callers to other agen-cies, or suggest legal assistance through Legal Aid, lawyer referral services, etc. ATC counselors cannot offer legal advice. Anyone needing legal advice should contact an attorney.

Eligibility: The telephone counseling line is open to Travis County residents on weekdays from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and Monday through Thursday 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

n In-House Counseling - 474-7006The Renters’ Rights Assistance Program provides 30-minute in-house counseling sessions to ten-ants and landlords who have questions regarding their rights or responsibilities. Counseling, bro-chures, and other materials are provided to clients in need of more in-depth information than can be provided through telephone counseling.

Eligibility: A $15 fee may apply, call for details. Available Monday through Thursday from 1 to 4 p.m.

n Mediation Services - 474-1961Crisis Intervention: Counselors mediate on behalf of tenants to resolve emergencies such as illegal eviction, lockout, utility shut-off, or improp-er seizure of personal property that threaten their housing.

Rental Repair Assistance Program: Helps low-income renters enforce their right for repairs of conditions that threaten health or safety.

Eligibility: Crisis intervention clients must be Travis County residents. Rental repair assistance is available only to Austin residents who do not exceed income guidelines. Call 474-1961 for an initial phone interview and assessment.

n Fair Housing Program - 474-7007 Helps any person who has been discriminated in the rental, sale, financing, or appraisal of housing. The state and federal Fair Housing Act prohibits discrimination because of a person’s race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability (mental or physical), or familial status. For Austin residents, additional protections include age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or status as a student.

The Fair Housing Program documents and investi-gates complaints; provides advice about remedies under fair housing laws; and coordinates legal services to assist victims of housing discrimination. The Fair Housing Program provides fair housing seminars and presentations to interested groups.

Eligibility: Fair Housing services are open to any victim of housing discrimination. Call for an initial phone interview or to schedule an appointment.

n Website - www.housing-rights.orgInformation about tenant-landlord rights and responsibilities. Download form letters and view materials including this Guide to Affordable Hous-ing in the Greater Austin Area, ATC newsletters and brochures, and pertinent sections of the Texas Property Code.

Operating under the philosophy that everyone has a right to safe, decent, affordable, and fair housing, the Austin Tenants’ Council protects tenants’ rights and educates the community on fair housing. Our vision is to make Texas communities open to all without discrimination and free of landlord-tenant disputes.

Safe • Decent • Fair • Housing for All

The Austin Tenants’ Council’s offices1640-B E. 2nd St., Suite 150, Austin TX 78702

Austin tenAnts’ CounCil

Quickstart GuideUsing the Guide to Affordable Housing

1. Calculate your gross yearly income.

2. Determine your income level: A, B, C, or D.

3. Find apartments that rent to your income level.

4. Contact the apartments or the housing authority and apply to live there.

Note: only some of the apartments listed in this guidebase the rent on a tenant’s income. These aregenerally the ones listed as being A-level incomeproperties.

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INTRODUCTION(Details on how to use this booklet and to find a home)

The Guide to Affordable Housing in the Greater Austin Area (GAHGAA) is a tool for people seekingaffordable rental housing in Austin and the surrounding communities. GAHGAA contains generalinformation on housing programs funded on the local, county, state, and federal levels, as well as specificinformation about complexes participating in these programs. It contains lists and explanations of rentalhousing with rent restrictions, income-based rents, and tenant income limits. GAHGAA only lists programswhich have project-based assistance; it does not provide information on voucher and certificate programs,temporary housing, or emergency rent payment assistance. It also excludes most duplex and single-familyrental dwellings.

Housing is arranged by geographical area, with the funding program and qualifying income level indicated inthe right-hand column. If you are looking for housing, first determine which income level you fall underusing the Income and Rent Guidelines. Then, look through the Apartment Lists for housing (the income levelis in the right-hand column). Once you find a place that may be suitable, call the management or go to thesite for a look. The management can tell you whether there are any vacancies, how to apply for an apartment,and whether they keep a waiting list. Management companies and phone numbers may change. If the phonenumber listed is incorrect, go to the complex and inquire at the on-site office (if there is one). To get moreinformation on a particular complex or its funding program, look up the program in the ProgramDescriptions, and call or write the organization listed.

The Program Descriptions in the back of the booklet explain how the programs work and what restrictionsare on the apartments. From the Income and Rent Guidelines, you can look up the actual dollar amount ofincome or rent limits, as well as check which income level you fall under. These income guidelines willchange from year to year, so if you are using this guide a year or more after printing, the income and rentlimits may be higher than what the charts say. Also, be prepared to show proof of your income whenapplying for any of the housing listed in this guide.

Not all of the listings in the guide could be verified, so possibly, some of the properties are no longer underthe programs cited. If you find a discrepancy in the information provided here, please contact the AustinTenants’ Council and inquire about updated information.

Please understand that there is a significant difference between apartments where the rents arebased on the tenants’ income and properties that may be called “affordable housing.” For many of the listedproperties, the developer received a tax credit in exchange for keeping the apartment below market rate butthe rent is not based on the tenants’ income. While waiting lists are generally long for apartments that baserent on income, we suggest getting on as many waiting lists as possible to increase your chances.

Good luck home hunting!

Austin Tenants’ Council

Introduction 4

INCOME AND RENT GUIDELINES

INCOME LEVEL EXPLANATION

Each of the rental property listings in this guide has an income level and program type noted in the“program” column. The income level indicates the maximum income a tenant can have to qualify forhousing under the program at that property. Keep in mind that not all of these programs offer a reduced rent.Some apartments merely have to maintain a certain percentage of tenants at a given income level. In otherwords, your income may qualify you for acceptance as a tenant in some complexes without guaranteeing youa lower than market rent. It all depends on the type of program the apartment complex participates in, so youalso need to pay close attention to the program type. To check the details of a particular program, read theProgram Descriptions on pages 46-49.

WHICH PROPERTIES DO I QUALIFY FOR?To determine your income level, there are two options. The first and usually the simplest is to compare yourannual income with the figures in the chart of HUD 2012 Area Median Family Incomes on page 6. Youshould figure out in which category your total household area income falls: 50 percent, 60 percent, 80percent, and 100 percent. Once you see where your income falls on the chart, compare that percentage of thearea median to the levels listed on this page. Make sure that you are looking at the correct figures for thenumber of people in your household and the area in which you are looking for housing.

The other way to determine your income level is to use the formula on page 6. The only reason to use theformula is if the median income in your area has changed since the printing of this book. If you are using thisguide many months after publication (October 2012), these median income amounts may be outdated.Updated area median incomes are available from the Austin Tenants’ Council or from your local housingauthority.

Level ATotal household income is 50% or less of the area median income.

Level BTotal household income is more than 50% but less than 60% of the area median income.

Level CTotal household income is more than 60% but less than 80% of the area median income.

Level DTotal household income is more than 80% but less than 100% of the area median income.

Once you see what level your income is in (A, B, C, or D), you can look through the housing list for placeswhich have that level noted in the right-hand column. These are properties for which you meet income limitqualifications, but this does not mean that you are guaranteed an apartment in the complex. You must checkwith the management of the apartments to determine if you meet other requirements they may have.

Income and Rent Guidelines 5

2012 AREA MEDIAN FAMILY INCOMES

6Income and Rent Guidelines

CALCULATING THE PERCENTAGE OF AN AREA MEDIAN INCOME:You can also determine your income level by using the following formula. As stated previously, theonly reason to use this formula is if the median incomes in your area have changed since the printingof this book. You should use updated area median incomes which are available from the AustinTenants’ Council or from your local housing authority.

Step 1: Determine the area where you want to live, the number of people that will be living in thethe household, and the gross annual income for all household members.

$(Area) (Number in Household) (Gross Annual Income)

Step 2: Using the household size and the area where you want to live, determine the Area MedianIncome from the chart above. Put your gross annual income from Step 1 and theArea Median Income into the formula below to determine your Percentage of Area Median.

$ ÷ $ x 100% =(Gross Annual Income) (Area Median Income) (Percentage of Area Median)

Step 3: You can now determine the Income Level by comparing your Percentage of Area Medianwith the Income Levels listed above. Remember, you not only qualify for your incomelevel, but also all higher income levels. For example, a person that qualifies for Income Level B (income less than 60 percent but above 50 percent of the area median income) also qualifiesfor Income Level C and Income Level D.

$53,200 $60,800 $68,400 $75,900 $82,000 $88,100 $94,200 $100,200

$26,600 $30,400 $34,200 $37,950 $41,000 $44,050 $47,100 $50,100 $31,920 $36,480 $41,040 $45,540 $49,200 $52,860 $56,520 $60,120 $42,560 $48,640 $54,720 $60,720 $65,600 $70,480 $75,360 $80,160

MEDIAN

50%60%80%

2 person 3 person 4 person 5 person 6 person 7 person 8 personAustin/San Marcos MSA (Includes Bastrop, Caldwell, Hays, Travis & Williamson Counties)

1 person

$44,800 $51,200 $57,600 $63,900 $69,100 $74,200 $79,300 $84,400

$22,400 $25,600 $28,800 $31,950 $34,550 $37,100 $39,650 $42,200 $26,880 $30,720 $34,560 $38,340 $41,460 $44,520 $47,580 $50,640 $35,840 $40,960 $46,080 $51,120 $55,280 $59,360 $63,440 $67,520

MEDIAN

50%60%80%

2 person 3 person 4 person 5 person 6 person 7 person 8 personBlanco County

1 person

$41,300 $47,200 $53,100 $59,100 $63,800 $68,500 $73,200 $77,900

$20,650 $23,600 $26,550 $29,550 $31,900 $34,250 $36,600 $38,950 $24,780 $28,320 $31,860 $35,460 $38,280 $41,100 $43,920 $46,740 $33,040 $37,760 $42,480 $47,280 $51,040 $54,800 $58,560 $62,320

MEDIAN

50%60%80%

2 person 3 person 4 person 5 person 6 person 7 person 8 personBurnet County

1 person

2012 HUD FAIR MARKET RENTS (FMRs)

844 906 1,089 1,249 1,37450%65%

EfficiencyAustin/San Marcos MSA (Includes Bastrop, Caldwell, Hays, Travis & Williamson Counties)

665 712 855 986 1,1012 bedroom 3 bedroom 4 bedroom1 bedroom

706 758 912 1,045 1,14650%65%

EfficiencyBlanco County

560 600 720 831 9272 bedroom 3 bedroom 4 bedroom1 bedroom

651 699 842 964 1,05550%65%

EfficiencyBurnet County

516 553 663 767 8562 bedroom 3 bedroom 4 bedroom1 bedroom

7Income and Rent Guidelines

713 812 989 1,331 1,516Efficiency 1 Bedroom 2 Bedroom 3 Bedroom 4 Bedroom

Austin/San Marcos MSA (Includes Bastrop, Caldwell, Hays, Travis & Williamson Counties)

524 563 712 935 1,071Efficiency 1 Bedroom 2 Bedroom 3 Bedroom 4 Bedroom

Blanco County

446 522 686 863 888Efficiency 1 Bedroom 2 Bedroom 3 Bedroom 4 Bedroom

Burnet County

Note: Calculate the FMRs for units larger than 4 bedrooms by adding 15 percent to the 4-bedroom FMRfor each extra bedroom. For example, the FMR for a 5-bedroom unit is 1.15 times the 4-bedroom FMRand the FMR for a 6-bedroom unit is 1.30 times the 4-bedroom FMR.

2012 MAXIMUM RENTS:LOW INCOME HOUSING TAX CREDIT PROGRAM

Affordable housing programs subsidized by HUD and/or public housing authorities base the rent on thetenant’s income. For example in a senior housing HUD 202 apartment community, the maximum rentcharged is 30% of income including the utilities. A Section 8 voucher works the same way but providesthe tenant with a choice of apartment communities. The voucher assures the landlord that the governmentwill pay the difference between the Fair Market Rent charged and what the tenant is determined to paybased on 30% of their income (rent/utilities).While most publicly subsidized housing is designed to assist the elderly, disabled, minimum wageworkers or the unemployed, the housing tax credit program does not provide tenants with governmentalrent subsidies. It provides equity to build the development which allows the developer to charge lowerrents to the tenants. The program's rent and income levels vary from county to county. The charts aboveare the maximum amount of rent that a tax credit apartment can charge for it’s designated units.

Name, Address, Phone Units Program

Central Austin

123 Units Total1 Bedrooms

Foundation Communities

Income Levels A, B, & C

Arbor Terrace2501 South I-35Austin, TX 78741512-610-7370

20 Units TotalSection 811; mental disabilityonly

Income Levels A & B

Benjamin Todd Apartments1507 West 39 1/2 StreetAustin, TX 78756512-912-9331

24 Units Total24 Low-Income Units

GO Bonds; 24 “beds” total topersons recovering from amental health crisis. Have to bereferred by Austin-TravisCounty Integral Care

East 15th Street TransitionalHousing Facility403 E. 15th StreetAustin, TX 78701

24 Units TotalAHFC-RHDA; Disabled

Income Levels A & B

Easter Seals of Central Texas1016 La Posada Drive #145Austin, TX 78752512-472-8696

28 Units Total28 Low-Income Units1 Bedrooms

HUD; Elderly

Income Level A

The Flagship1312 Lamar SquareAustin, TX 78704512-443-5777


Income Levels A & B

Guadalupe I & II7102 Guadalupe StreetAustin, TX 78752512-912-9331

18 Units Total18 Low-Income Units1-2 Bedrooms

Section 8; AHFC GO Bonds;Section 811

Income Level A

Ivy Condos3204 Manchaca RoadAustin, TX 78704512-615-3377


Public Housing; Elderly &disabled only; HACA (477-4488)

Income Level A

Lakeside Apartments85 Trinity StreetAustin, TX 78701512-476-5406

50 Units Total8 Low-Income Units10 Very Low-Income Units Income Levels A, B, & C

Lantana Apartments1802 West AvenueAustin, TX 78701512-476-0111


Melroy Apartments3408 SpeedwayAustin, TX 78705512-499-8013

Apartments Listed by Area 8


130 Units Total


Income Level A

North Loop Apartments2300 West North LoopAustin, TX 78756512-452-5098


GO Bonds

Income Level A

Retreat at North Bluff6212 Crow LaneAustin, TX 78745512-445-0404

22 Units for families withHIV/AIDS

RHDA; Transitional housing

Income Level C

Roosevelt Gardens (ProjectTransitions)5606 Roosevelt AvenueAustin, TX 78756512-454-8646

46 Units TotalAHFC-RHDA; GO Bonds;Serving women with children

Income Level A

St. Louise House2026 GuadalupeAustin, TX 78705512-302-0027

59 Units Total9 Low-Income Units12 Very Low-Income UnitsEfficiencies Income Levels A, B, & C

Stonewood Village Apartments4558 Avenue AAustin, TX 78751512-451-0988


Housing Trust Fund

Income Levels A, B, C, & D

Villa Elaina1318 Lamar Square Dr.Austin, TX 78704512-443-5777


GO Bonds

Income Level A

The Willows1332 Lamar Square Dr.Austin, TX 78704512-443-5777

East Austin

39 Units Total serving families,seniors & homeless

AHFC-RHDA; HUD

Income Levels A & B

Blackland CDC2005 Salina StreetAustin, TX 78702512-972-5795


Public Housing; HACA (477-4488)

Income Level A

Booker T. Washington Terrace905 BedfordAustin, TX 78702512-476-4152

6 Total Units6 Low-Income Units1-2 Bedrooms

HUD 811

Income Level A

The Boulevard1201 Grove Blvd.Austin, TX 78741512-615-3377





Income Level A

Chalmers Courts1801 East 4th StreetAustin, TX 78702512-477-7475


Income Levels A & B

East Twelfth Street Apartments3005 East 12th StreetAustin, TX 78702512-912-9331


HOME Program; Elderly

Income Level A

Ebenezer Village Apartments1015 East 10th StreetAustin, TX 78702512-472-1472


Tax Credit Program; Section 8;Section 221(d)(3); AHFC; GOBonds

Income Levels A & B

Elm Ridge Apartments1161 Harvey Ln.Austin, TX 78702512-473-8955

250 Units Total250 Low-Income Units2 & 3 Bedrooms

RHDA; TCHFC Bond Program;Tax Credit Program

Income Levels A & B

Fort Branch Landing Apartments5800 Techni Center DriveAustin, TX 78721512-926-8002

21 Units TotalHUD 202; AHFC; GO Bonds;Elderly


Franklin Garden Apartments3522 East MLK Jr. Blvd.Austin, TX 78721512-745-7152

124 Units TotalTax Credit Program

Income Levels A & B

Greentree Apartments6103 Manor RoadAustin, TX 78723512-928-1333

72 total units--includes homes26 units<80%13 units<60%33 units<50%

Tax Credit Program; HOMEProgram; GO Bonds


Guadalupe NeighborhoodDevelopment Corporation1000 LydiaAustin, TX 78702 and 78721512-479-6275

26 Units Total26 Low-Income UnitsSingle family rental homes


Income Levels A & B

Heritage Heights (SCIP I)1600 East 9th-1627 East 11thStreetAustin, TX 78702512-477-4488


Tax Credit Program; Elderlyonly


Heritage Point1950 Webberville RoadAustin, TX 78721512-926-7100

60 Units Total9 Low-Income Units12 Very Low-Income Units1-2 Bedrooms Income Levels A, B, & C

House 26042604 Manor RoadAustin, TX 78722512-320-9955




AHFC Bond Program; RHDA(City of Austin); Section 8; TaxCredit Program


La Vista de Guadalupe813 East 8th StreetAustin, TX 78702512-479-6275


Lindy’s Star1903 East 20th StreetAustin, TX 78722512-297-2181


AHFC-RHDA (City of Austin);HUD 202 Elderly only


Lyons Gardens Senior HousingCommunity (Family Eldercare)2720 Lyons RoadAustin, TX 78702512-236-1781


Tax Credit; FoundationCommunities

Income Level A

M Station2906 E. MLK Jr. Blvd.Austin, TX 78702512-474-6767


AHFC-RHDA; Section 811;Disabled only

Income Levels A & B

Manor House-Volunteers of America5907 Manor RoadAustin, TX 78723928-2015


Section 8; Section 221(d)(3)

Income Level A

Marshall Apartments1157 Salina StreetAustin, TX 78702512-472-6935

130 Units TotalSection 8

Income Level A

Mason Manor Apartments1137 Gunter StreetAustin, TX 78721512-929-7288

100 Units Total1-4 Bedrooms

Section 8; Section 236

Income Level A

Mount Carmel Village2504 New York DriveAustin, TX 78702512-478-9912


AHFC-RHDA (City of Austin);HUD 202 Elderly


Oak Springs Villas-Volunteers ofAmerica3001 Oak Springs DriveAustin, TX 78702512-928-2015

250 Units TotalEfficiencies & 1 Bedrooms

Section 8; Section 236; Elderly& disabled only

Income Level A

Rebekah Baines Johnson(RBJ Towers)21 Waller StreetAustin, TX 78702512-476-6051

90 Units TotalPublic Housing; HACA (477-4488)

Income Level A

Rio Lado Apartments2989 East 51st StreetAustin, TX 78723512-926-7888




AHFC Bond Program; TaxCredit Program

Income Levels A & B

Riverside Meadows Apartments1601 Montopolis DriveAustin, TX 78741512-385-9400


Tax Credit Program

Income Levels A & B

Rollins Martin Apartments1172 Webberville RoadAustin, TX 78721512-926-9311

126 Units TotalStudio, 1-4 Bedrooms


Income Level A

Rosewood & Salina Courts1143 Salina St.Austin, TX 78702512-479-6241

32 Units Total


Income Level A

Salinas Apartments1143 Salina StreetAustin, TX 78702512-479-6241


Income Level A

Santa Rita Courts2341 Corta StreetAustin, TX 78702512-477-1420


Tax Credit Program

Income Levels A & B

Santora Villas1705 Frontier DriveAustin, TX 78741512-247-3330


Tax Credit Program

Income Levels A & B

Springdale Apartments6415 Springdale RoadAustin, TX 78723512-928-3451


Section 8

Income Level A

Springdale Gardens3701 Oak SpringsAustin, TX 78721512-928-3451

104 Units Total

78 Low-Income Units

Tax Credit Program

Income Levels A & B

The Timbers1034 Clayton LaneAustin, TX 78723512-459-1038

304 Units TotalEfficiencies, 1-2 Bedrooms

TCHFC Bond Program

Income Level C

Travis Station6600 Ed BluesteinAustin, TX 78723512-928-9650


AHFC-RHDA; Tax CreditProgram


Villas on Sixth Street2011 East 6th StreetAustin, TX 78702512-314-5483



98 Units Total98 Low-Income Units20 Very Low-Income Units1-3 Bedrooms

AHFC Bond Program; Section 8;Section 236; Tax Credit Program

Income Levels A & B

Walnut Creek Apartments6409 Springdale RoadAustin, TX 78723512-926-3697


AHFC Bond Program

Income Levels A & B

Wilshire West4411 Airport BoulevardAustin, TX 78722512-467-9272

Northeast Austin

7 houses around town servingpeople with disabilities

HOME Program; GO Bonds

Income Level A

Accessible Housing Austin!1016 La Posada Drive #160Austin, TX 78752512-472-8698

10 Total Units10 Low-Income Units1 Bedrooms

HUD 811

Income Level A

Allandale7685 Northcross Dr.Austin, TX 78757512-615-3377


Tax Credit Program

Income Levels A & B

Arrowhead Park Apartments605 Masterson PassAustin, TX 78753512-437-5500


Income Level A

Coronado Hills Apartments1438 Coronado Hills DriveAustin, TX 78752512-371-3919

240 Total Units240 Low-Income Units1-3 Bedrooms

TCHFC Bond Program; TaxCredit Program

Income Levels A & B

Eagles Landing8000 Decker LaneAustin, TX 78724512-278-9300


Tax Credit Program

Income Levels A & B

Forest Park1088 Park Plaza DriveAustin, TX 78753512-833-7883

100 Units Total


Income Level A

Gaston Place Apartments1941 Gaston PlaceAustin, TX 78723512-926-9575


Tax Credit Program

Income Levels A & B

Gateway Apartments505 Swanee DriveAustin, TX 78752512-331-5171




Income Level A

Georgian Manor110 Bolles CircleAustin, TX 78753512-837-2550


Tax Credit Program

Income Levels A & B

Harris Branch Apartments12435 Dessau RoadAustin, TX 78754512-834-1110


Tax Credit Program; Section 8

Income Levels A & B

Huntington Meadows7000 Decker LaneAustin, TX 78724512-929-5555


HUD; Disabled

Income Level A

Manor House5905 Manor RoadAustin, TX 78723512-928-2015

200 Units Total30 Low-Income Units40 Very Low-Income Units1 & 2 Bedrooms Income Levels A, B, & C

Meadowood Apartments9601 Middle Fiskville RoadAustin, TX 78753512-834-0780

62 Units Total1, 2, & 3 Bedrooms

Section 8

Income Level A

North Plaza Apartments9125 North PlazaAustin, TX 78753512-836-2303


Tax Credit Program

Income Levels A & B

Park Place at Loyola Lane6200 Loyola LaneAustin, TX 78724512-674-4100


AHFC Bond Program; TaxCredit Program; Elderly only

Income Levels B & C

Primrose of Shadow CreekApartments1026 Clayton LaneAustin, TX 78723512-419-1525




Rosemont at Hidden Creek9345 U.S. Hwy. 290 E.Austin, TX 78736512-928-2339

252 Units Total 252 Low-Income Units2-4 Bedrooms

Tax Credit Program

Income Levels A & B

Runnymede Apartments1101 Rutland DriveAustin, TX 78758512-836-9711


AHFC Bond Program

Income Levels B & C

Rutland Place Apartments1711 Rutland DriveAustin, TX 78758512-837-0840



176 Units Total176 Very Low-Income Units1-3 Bedrooms

Section 8; AHFC Bond Program;Tax Credit Program

Income Level A

Santa Maria Village8071 North LamarAustin, TX 78753512-836-2296


Tax Credit Program

Income Levels A & B

Silver Springs Apartments12151 North IH 35Austin, TX 78753512-719-3134


Tax Credit Program

Income Levels A & B

Spring Hollow Apartments4803 Loyola LaneAustin, TX 78723512-929-3704

140 Units Total140 Very Low-Income UnitsEfficiencies

Foundation Communities;AHFC-RHDA (City of Austin)

Income Level A

Spring Terrace Apartments7101 North IH 35Austin, TX 78752512-492-8980


Tax Credit Program

Income Levels A & B

Springdale Estates1050 Springdale RoadAustin, TX 78721512-929-5141


Section 202; Elderly & disabledonly

Income Level A

St. George’s Court1443 Coronado Hills DriveAustin, TX 78752512-459-8285


Tax Credit Program, Section 8

Income Levels A & B

St. John’s Village7607 Blessing AvenueAustin, TX 78752512-454-4242

207 Units Total31 Low-Income Units42 Very Low-Income Units1-2 Bedrooms Income Levels A, B, & C

Sterling Village Apartments10401 North LamarAustin, TX 78753512-834-8968


AHFC Bond Program;Foundation Communities


Trails at Vintage Creek7224 Northeast DriveAustin, TX 78723512-929-9161


TCHFC Bond Program; Elderly& disabled only; Tax CreditProgram

Income Levels A & B

The Village at Collinwood1001 Collinwood West DriveAustin, TX 78753512-836-8810


Tax Credit Program; GO Bonds

Income Levels A & B

Wildflower Terrace3801 Berkman DriveAustin, TX 78723512-843-3801



Northwest Austin

252 Units TotalTCHFC Bond Program

Income Levels C & D

Arboretum Oaks9617 Great Hills TrailAustin, TX 78759512-346-4697


TCHFC Bond Program


Argosy at Crestview1003 Justin LaneAustin, TX 78757512-459-4878

146 Units Total29 Income Restricted Units1-2 bedrooms

TCHFC Bond Program

Income Levels A & B

Bent Oaks Apartments3600 North Hills DriveAustin, TX 78731512-346-0982

92 Units TotalEfficiencies; 1-3 bedrooms

Foundation Communities;RHDA


Crossroads Apartments8801 McCann DriveAustin, TX 78757512-452-5987

384 Units Total1 & 2 bedrooms

TCHFC Bond Program

Income Levels C & D

Hunt Club Apartments3101 Shoreline DriveAustin, TX 78728512-388-2281(hearing impaired: 800-326-9193)


Tax Credit Program; Elderly

Income Levels A & B

Lodge at Merrilltown14745 Merrilltown DriveAustin, TX 78728512-651-3555


Income Level A

Northgate9120 Northgate BoulevardAustin, TX 78758512-834-9705


Tax Credit Program

Income Levels A & B

Palms on Lamar8600 N. Lamar Blvd.Austin, TX 78753512-837-5556


Tax Credit Program

Income Levels A & B

Park at Summers Grove2900 Century Park BoulevardAustin, TX 78727512-218-0672

304 Units Total48 Income-Restricted Units

TCHFC Bond Program

Income Levels A, B, & D

The Park at Wells BranchApartments1915 Wells Branch ParkwayAustin, TX 78728512-251-0043



24 Units TotalSection 811; Disabled only

Income Levels A & B

Pecan Hill Apartments13000 Hymeadow DriveAustin, TX 78729512-249-6899



Income Levels A & B

Quail Park Village9920 Quail BoulevardAustin, TX 78758512-837-2630

34 Units Total27 Low-Income Units7 Very Low-Income Units1 Bedrooms Income Levels A, B, & C

Raintree Apartments8806 & 8807 Redfield LaneAustin, TX 78758512-288-2804

390 Units Total39 Low-Income UnitsEfficiencies, 1-2 Bedrooms

TCHFC Bond Program; SMARTHousing


Residences at the Domain11400 Domain Dr.Austin, TX 78758866-651-5593

24 Units TotalPublic Housing; Travis CountyHousing Authority (480-8245)

Income Level A

Summit Oaks11607 Sierra NevadaAustin, TX 78759512-480-8245

152 Units Total23 Low-Income Units31 Very Low-Income UnitsEfficiencies, 1 & 2 Bedrooms Income Levels A, B, & C

Sweetwater at Wells Branch2323 Wells Branch ParkwayAustin, TX 78728512-251-9243


Income Level A

Thurmond Heights8426 Goldfinch CourtAustin, TX 78758512-835-1816

105 Units TotalEfficiencies, 1-2 Bedrooms

Section 202; Elderly & disabledonly; 62+ years

Income Level A

Village Christian Apartments7925 Rockwood LaneAustin, TX 78757512-459-9550

160 Units Total32 Very Low-Income UnitsEfficiencies, 1-2 Bedrooms

AHFC Bond Program

Income Level A

Woodmark Apartments1735 Rutland DriveAustin, TX 78758512-834-8861

Southeast Austin

562 Units Total105 Low-Income Units283 Very Low-Income UnitsEfficiencies, 1-4 Bedrooms Income Levels A, B, & C

Canyon Oaks1601 Royal Crest DriveAustin, TX 78741512-444-7797




Tax Credit Program; Elderly;RHDA; Housing Authority ofTravis County

Income Levels A & B

CityView at the Park2000 Woodward StreetAustin, TX 78741512-804-5296


Tax Credit Program

Income Level B

Country Club Creek4501 East Riverside DriveAustin, TX 78741512-462-3300

40 Units Total14 Low-Income Units8 Very Low-Income Units2 Bedrooms



Daffodil Apartments6009 Daffodil DriveAustin, TX 78744512-385-5606


Tax Credit Program

Income Levels A & B

Douglas Landing2347 Douglas StreetAustin, TX 78741512-442-0816


Income Level A

Eastern Oaks4922 Nuckols Crossing RoadAustin, TX 78744512-480-8245



Income Level A

Fairway Village6118 Fairway DriveAustin, TX 78741512-385-2405

Operates multiple housingprograms for veterans & peoplewith disabilities and thehomeless or those at risk.

Section 8; GO Bonds; Homeless,veterans, and people withdisabilities;

Income Level A

Green Doors1503 S. I-35Austin, TX 78741512 469-9130


Tax Credit Program

Income Levels A & B

Grove Place Apartments1881 Grove BoulevardAustin, TX 78741512-389-0917


Tax Credit Program

Income Levels A & B

King Fisher Creek4601 East Saint Elmo RoadAustin, TX 78744512-442-9500

308 Units Total169 Low-Income Units62 Very Low-Income Units

TCHFC Bond Program


Metropolis Apartments2200 Pleasant Valley RoadAustin, TX 78741512-493-7125



Income Level B

Mountain Ranch Apartments2425 East Riverside DriveAustin, TX 78741512-462-1044




Tax Credit Program

Income Level B

Paradise Oaks Apartments1500 Faro DriveAustin, TX 78741512-464-5700



Income Levels A & B

Parker Lane Seniors Apartments3435 Parker LaneAustin, TX 78741


Section 8; Tax Credit Program

Income Level A

Pleasant Hill Apartments2501 Anken DriveAustin, TX 78741512-447-7244


Tax Credit Program

Income Levels A & B

The Residences at Onion Creek810 E. Slaughter LaneAustin, TX 78744512-505-8040


AHFC Bond Program; TaxCredit Program

Income Levels A & B

Rosemont at Oak Valley2800 Collins Creek DriveAustin, TX 78741512-326-5155


Tax Credit Program

Income Levels A & B

Rosemont at Williamson Creek4509 East St. Elmo RoadAustin, TX 78744512-916-9275

92 Units Total32 Low-Income Units Income Levels B & C

Silverado Condominiums1840 Burton DriveAustin, TX 78741512-443-3666


Tax Credit Program

Income Levels A & B

Spring Valley Apartments2302 East William Cannon DriveAustin, TX 78744512-448-3600

288 Units Total58 Income-Restricted Units1-2 Bedrooms

AHFC Bond Program

Income Levels C & D

Stassney Woods Apartments1800 East Stassney LaneAustin, TX 78744512-440-7999



Income Levels A & B

Towne Vista Apartments2201 Montopolis DriveAustin, TX 78741512-220-0600


Tax Credit Program

Income Levels A & B

Villas of Cordoba5901 East Stassney LaneAustin, TX 78744512-444-7430



297 Units Total59 Very Low-Income UnitsEfficiencies, 1-2 Bedrooms

AHFC Bond Program

Income Level A

Woodmeade Apartments2501 Wickersham LaneAustin, TX 78741512-462-1811


Tax Credit Program; TCHFCBond Program

Income Level B

Woodway Square Apartments1700 Teri RoadAustin, TX 78744512-693-9808


Tax Credit Program

Income Level B

Woodway Village Apartments4600 Nuckols Crossing RoadAustin, TX 78744512-442-1300

Southwest Austin


Income Level A

Alexander Oaks6119 Valiant CircleAustin, TX 78749512-480-8245


Tax Credit Program; AHFCBond Program

Income Levels A & B

Blunn Creek Apartments701 Woodward StreetAustin, TX 78704512-326-8588


Income Level A

Bouldin Oaks1203 Cumberland RoadAustin, TX 78704512-447-1228

166 Units Total114 Low-Income Units50 Very Low-Income Units2-3 bedrooms



Buckingham Place Duplexes743 Yarsa Boulevard #BAustin, TX 78748512-280-5127

198 Units TotalEfficiencies, 1-4 bedrooms

AHFC Bond Program-must havea Section 8 voucher

Income Levels A (Section 8) &D

The Cascades1221 Algarita AvenueAustin, TX 78704512-444-4485

218 Units Total - multiplelocations4 Low-Income Units60 Very Low-Income Units

AHFC-RHDA; Section 811,HUD 202, Tax Credit Program;Elderly; Disabled


Charles Place Apartments1339 Lamar Square DriveAustin, TX 78704512-443-5777

122 Units Total2-3 bedrooms



Cherry Creek Duplexes5510-B FernviewAustin, TX 78745512-441-6646





Income Level B

Circle S Apartments7201 South Congress AvenueAustin, TX 78745512-445-5000

260 Units Total58 Low-Income Units Income Levels A, B, & C

Club Summer Valley744 West William Cannon DriveAustin, TX 78745512-443-4046

69 Units TotalAHFC Bond Program; Section811; Disabled only

Income Levels A & B

Cobblestone Court2101 Davis LaneAustin, TX 78745512-292-1652

22 Units TotalTax Credit Program; Mary LeeFoundation

Income Levels A & B

The Cornerstone1322 Lamar SquareAustin, TX 78704512-443-5777


Section 202; Elderly & disabledonly

Income Level A

Eberhart Place808 Eberhart LaneAustin, TX 78745512-441-5551


Section 811; mental disabilityonly

Income Levels A & B

Fourth Street Apartments2402 South 4th StreetAustin, TX 78704512-912-9331

103 Units Total103 Low-Income Units50 Very Low-Income UnitsEfficiencies

AHFC-RHDA (City of Austin);Foundation Communities-forsingle adults

Income Level A

Garden Terrace SRO Apartments1015 West William Cannon DriveAustin, TX 78745512-416-8300


Income Level A

Goodrich Place2126 Goodrich AvenueAustin, TX 78704512-477-0967

172 Units Total170 Low-Income Units34 Section 8 Units1-3 Bedrooms


Income Levels A & B

The Heights on CongressApartments2703 South Congress AvenueAustin, TX 78704512-441-1437

9 Units Total1 bedrooms


Income Levels A & B

Kinney Avenue Apartments1703 Kinney AvenueAustin, TX 78704512-912-9331

52 Units Total8 Low-Income Units (RTC)10 Very Low-Income Units (RTC)

Tax Credit Program

Income Levels A & B

Lindy’s Landing121 Woodward StreetAustin, TX 78704512-444-9994




Income Level A

Manchaca II6113 Buffalo PassAustin, TX 78745512-416-7464



Income Levels A & B

Manchaca Road Apartments3810 Manchaca RoadAustin, TX 78704512-912-9331


Income Level A

Manchaca Village3628 Manchaca RoadAustin, TX 78745512-447-0967


Income Level A

Meadowbrook Apartments1201 West Live Oak StreetAustin, TX 78704512-440-0448

88 Units scattered (servingpeople with mental illness)

Section 811 & PRAC

Income Levels A & B

New Milestone Foundation

Austin, TX 78704512-745-7152

173 Units TotalSection 8

Income Level A

Oak Creek Village Apartments2324 WilsonAustin, TX 78704512-444-3581


Income Level A

Shadowbend Ridge6328 Shadow BendAustin, TX 78745512-416-7494




Sierra Ridge Apartments201 West Saint Elmo RoadAustin, TX 78745512-462-0888

238 Units Total24 Low-Income Units214 Very Low-Income Units1-2 Bedrooms

Tax Credit Program; RHDA;Foundation Communities; GOBonds

Income Levels A & B

Sierra Vista4320 South CongressAustin, TX 78745512-448-4884

100 Units Total100 Very Low-Income UnitsEfficiencies

Foundation Communities;RHDA; Tax Credit Program; GOBonds

Income Level A

Skyline Terrace1212 West Ben White BoulevardAustin, TX 78704512-440-0300

192 Units Total 192 Low-Income Units1-3 Bedrooms

Tax Credit Program; HousingAuthority of Travis County

Income Level B

Southpark Ranch Apartments9401 South 1st StreetAustin, TX 78748512-292-6400




COA RHDA; Tax CreditProgram; AHFC Bond Program;Foundation Communities

Income Levels A & B

Southwest Trails8405 Old Bee Caves RoadAustin, TX 78735512-301-2442


Income Levels A & B

Stassney Apartments5600 Nancy DriveAustin, TX 78745512-912-9331


AHFC Bond Program

Income Level B

Stoney Creek4911 Manchaca RoadAustin, TX 78745512-444-5700


Foundation Communities; TaxCredit Program


Trails at the Park815 West Slaughter LaneAustin, TX 78748512-280-5200


Section 221(d)(3)

Income Level A

Travis Park Apartments1100 East OltorfAustin, TX 78704512-444-6773

99 Units TotalEfficiencies, 1-2 bedrooms

Section 8; HUD 202-elderly 62+ years

Income Level A

Western Trail Apartments2422 Western Trails BoulevardAustin, TX 78745512-447-8759

Travis County (outside Austin)

208 Units Total200 Low Income Units

Tax Credit Program; Elderly;Housing Authoriy of TravisCounty

Income Levels A & B

Cambridge Villas15711 Dessau RoadPflugerville, TX 78660512-990-2348

168 Units Total128 Low-Income Units1 & 2 bedrooms


Income Levels A & B

Heatherwilde Park Apartments16500 Yellow Sage BoulevardPflugerville, TX 78660512-670-7900 (888) 465-9301

33 Units Total

Tax Credit Program; ElderlyOnly; Travis County HousingAuthority

Income Levels A & B

Manor Town Apartments200 West Carrie ManorManor, TX 78653512-480-8245


RHS; Tax Credit Program

Income Levels A & B

Pflugerville Meadows Apartments201 Meadow LanePflugerville, TX 78660512-251-3729




Tax Credit Program

Income Levels A

Picadilly Estates500 Grand Avenue ParkwayPflugerville, TX 78660512-990-5400


Tax Credit Program; TCHFCBond Program

Income Levels A & B

Rosemont at Heather Bend16701 Heatherwilde BoulevardPflugerville, TX 78660512-989-9600



Income Level B

Westchester Woods Apartments19600 Heatherwilde BoulevardPflugerville, TX 78660512-989-1900

Williamson County

176 Units Total36 Very Low-Income26 Low-Income Units1-2 Bedrooms Income Levels A, B, & C

Apple Creek1501 Lawnmont DriveRound Rock, TX 78664512-244-3715

70 Units TotalPublic Housing; Taylor HousingAuthority (512-352-3231)

Income Level A

Avery Apartments309 Avery DriveTaylor, TX 76574512-352-6217

51 Units TotalPublic Housing

Income Level A

Bartlett Housing Authority200 Cryer DriveBartlett, TX 76511254-527-4295


Tax Credit Program

Income Levels A & B

Belmont Senior Village11450 Old 2243 W.Leander, TX 78641512-260-6700


Tax Credit Program

Income Levels A & B

Bluffs Landing Senior Village3201 Bluffs Landing WayRound Rock, TX 78665512-238-1400


Tax Credit Program

Income Levels A & B

Burnett Place Apartments405 SloanTaylor, TX 76574512-365-2500

6 Units TotalRHS


Capital Area Rural Development401 East Pietzsch StreetBartlett, TX 76511254-527-3850




Tax Credit Program

Income Levels A & B

Cedar Park Townhomes400 East Cypress Creek RoadCedar Park, TX 78613512-401-2881

152 Units TotalHOME Program


Cedar Ridge Apartments2702 South Bagdad RoadLeander, TX 78641512-259-7648

60 Units Total10 Very Low-Income Units

RHS


Cedar Ridge Apartments1500 Northwest BoulevardGeorgetown, TX 78626512-863-8027


Section 8; Section 221(d)(4)

Income Level A

Chisholm Trail1525 Chisolm TrailRound Rock, TX 78681512-255-7122


RHS; Tax Credit Program;Elderly

Income Levels A & B

Crystal Falls Village202 Crystal Falls ParkwayLeander, TX 78641512-259-5097


Public Housing; Elderly &disabled; Round Rock HousingAuthority (512-255-3702)

Income Level A

Cushing Center1007 Cushing DriveRound Rock, TX 78664512-255-1336


Tax Credit Program

Income Levels A & B

Cypress Creek at Lakeline2101 South Lakeline BoulevardCedar Park, TX 78613512-401-6789


Tax Credit Program

Income Levels A & B

Cypress Creek at River Bend120 River Bend DriveGeorgetown, TX 78628512-930-7676


RHS


Florence Hearthstone400 Brewster Lane(P.O. Box 243)Florence, TX 76527512-863-5992

36 Units Total36 Tax Credit Units


Income Levels A & B

The Gardens of Taylor319 Sloan Street #101Taylor, TX 76574512-352-7620


RHS


Georgetown Apartments1100 Leander RoadGeorgetown, TX 78628214-528-0443



158 Units--scattered aroundPublic Housing

Income Level A

Georgetown Housing AuthorityP.O. Box 60Georgetown, TX 78627-0060512-863-5565


Tax Credit Program

Income Levels A & B

Georgetown Place Apartments805 Quail Valley DriveGeorgetown, TX 78626512-930-0021


Section 8; Section 236

Income Level A

Georgetown Square Apartments206 Royal DriveGeorgetown, TX 78626512-863-3782


RHS; Elderly and Disabled


Grace Place Apartments301 Grace LaneTaylor, TX 76574512-352-9711


Tax Credit Program

Income Levels A & B

Henna Townhomes2500 Louis Henna BoulevardRound Rock, TX 78664512-255-4577

30 Units Total

Public Housing; Elderly; RoundRock Housing Authority (512-255-3702)

Income Level A

Lance Haven1505 Lance LaneRound Rock, TX 78664512-255-1336


RHS


Leander Road Apartments1100 Leander RoadGeorgetown, TX 78628214-528-0443


Tax Credit Program

Income Levels A & B

Main Street Commons3700 N. Main StreetTaylor, TX 76754


Main Street Square Apartments1201 East Main StreetRound Rock, TX 78664512-388-3577


Mallard Run Apartments1000 Mallard LaneTaylor, TX 76574512-352-8660


Tax Credit Program

Income Levels A & B

Mariposa Apartment Homes at RiverBend121 River Bend DriveGeorgetown, TX 78628512-930-4242




Housing Trust Fund; TaylorHousing Authority (512-352-3231)


Mary Olson Apartments311 East 7th Street #CTaylor, TX 76574512-352-3231

232 Units Total95 Tax Credit Units

Tax Credit Program

Income Levels A & B

Montelena Apartments2501 Louis Henna BoulevardRound Rock, TX 78664512-671-8975


Tax Credit Program; RHS

Income Levels A & B

Northwest Apartments1623 Northwest BoulevardGeorgetown, TX 78628512-863-9873

24 Units Total18 Low Income Units


Income Levels A & B

Oak Grove Apartments900 Westwood DriveRound Rock, TX 78681512-255-0816


Tax Credit Program

Income Levels A & B

The Oaks at Georgetown550 West 22nd StreetGeorgetown, TX 78626512-863-8548 or 512-930-0380



Parkview Place2111 North Austin StreetGeorgetown, TX 78626512-819-0033



Income Levels A & B

The Ranch at Cedar Park1301 West Whitestone BoulevardCedar Park, TX 78613512-996-0700


Tax Credit Program

Income Levels A & B

Red Hills Villas1401 South A.W. Grimes Blvd.Round Rock, TX 78664512-828-4175


RHS

Income Levels A & B

Rock Terrace Apartments1311 IH 35Jarrell, TX 76537254-939-8126

Multiple sites and Section 8program

Public Housing; Round RockHousing Authority (512-255-3702) operates the Section 8program

Income Level A

Round Rock Housing Authority1100 Westwood DriveRound Rock, TX 78681512-255-9159


RHS


San Gabriel Apartments1100 Leander RoadGeorgetown, TX 78628512-863-5992




Tax Credit Program

Income Levels A & B

San Gabriel Crossing155 Hillcrest Ln.Liberty Hill, TX 78642830-693-4521



Income Levels A & B

San Gabriel Senior Village2101 RailroadGeorgetown, TX 78626512-864-9475

60 Units Total

Section 8; Georgetown HousingAuthority (512-863-5565)

Income Level A

Shady Oaks Apartments501 Janis Drive EastGeorgetown, TX 78628512-863-6723


RHS; Tax Credit Program;Elderly

Income Levels A & B

Stepping Stone Apartments2501 Davis StreetTaylor, TX 76574512-352-1332

158 Units Total

Public Housing; Elderly;Georgetown Housing Authority(512-863-5565)

Income Level A

Stonehaven Apartments1704 Hart StreetGeorgetown, TX 78626512-863-5565-Housing Authority

64 Units Total

Public Housing; Section 8;Taylor Housing Authority (512-352-3231)

Income Level A

Sunset Apartments213 Debus DriveTaylor, TX 76574512-352-7920

24 Units Total24 Tax Credit Units10 Very Low-Income Units


Income Levels A & B

Tamaric Apartments1507 Cedar Park RoadCedar Park, TX 78613512-918-0665

Manages Avery and Mary Olsenapartments

Public Housing

Income Level A

Taylor Housing Authority311 East 7th Street #CTaylor, TX 76574-3221512-352-3231

52 Units TotalRHS


Taylor Square Apartments1005 Cottonbowl DriveTaylor, TX 76574512-352-8753



Income Level A

Trinity Place Apartments1203 Cushing DriveRound Rock, TX 78664512-244-0366

124 Units TotalTax Credit Program; Elderly

Income Levels B, C, & D

Wesleyan Estrella (RetirementHome)139 Estrella CrossingGeorgetown, TX 78628512-863-2528




RHS


Whitestone Apartments601 Doris Dr.Cedar Park, TX 78613512-756-6809

Bastrop County

28 Units Total15 Low-Income Units Units

RHS; Elderly & disabled only


Alamo Plaza Apartments401 East Alamo StreetElgin, TX 78621512-285-2475 or 512-281-2772



Autumn Springs SeniorApartments219 Northeast 1st StreetSmithville, TX 78957512-557-0795



Bastrop Housing AuthorityP.O. Box 707Bastrop, TX 78602512-321-3398



Combined Community Action309-333 Webb StreetSmithville, TX 78957979-540-2980



Income Levels A & B

Crescent Village Apartments13817 County Line RoadElgin, TX 78621512-281-1000

28 UnitsPublic Housing

Income Level A

Elgin Housing AuthorityP.O. Box 206Elgin, TX 78621512-281-2772



Hill Street Project207 Hill StreetSmithville, TX 78957979-540-2980



Income Levels A & B

Meadowpark Apartments401 North Highway 95Elgin, TX 78621512-285-3755

48 Units TotalSection 8; Tax Credit Program;RHS

Income Levels A & B

Oak Grove Apartments I & II1910 Wilson StreetBastrop, TX 78602512-321-7933



30 Units TotalSection 8; Bastrop HousingAuthority (512-321-3398)

Income Level A

Piney Creek North2110 North MainBastrop, TX 78602512-321-3398-Bastrop HousingAuthority


Income Level B

Settlement Estates SeniorApartments149 Settlement DriveBastrop, TX 78602512-321-1447

42 Units TotalSection 8; Section 221(d)(3)

Income Level A

Smithville Garden Apartments1002 SE Martin Luther KingSmithville, TX 78957512-237-5912


Income Level A

Smithville Housing Authority100 Ken Blaschke DriveSmithville, TX 78957512-360-3286

20 Units TotalVictims of sexual or domesticviolence only

Tax Credit Program

Income Levels A & B

Supportive Housing Program-Family Crisis Center431 Old Austin HighwayBastrop, TX 78602512-321-7760


RHS; Tax Credit Program;Section 8

Income Levels A & B

The Willows Apartments324 Webb StreetSmithville, TX 78957512-237-2900

Bell County


HUD

Income Level A

Belle Oaks1100 Shady LaneBelton, TX 76513254-939-1841


RHS


Belton Developments Limited330 Avenue ABelton, TX 76513254-947-0342


RHS


Belton Housing Authority715 Saunders StreetBelton, TX 76513254-939-5321


Tax Credit Program

Income Levels A & B

Canyon Creek Townhomes1476 Canyon Creek Dr.Temple, TX 76502254-773-0101




Housing Trust Fund


Chateau Apartments504 West CalhounTemple, TX 76501(254)773-2009


Elderly; Tax Credit Program

Income Levels A & B

Chisholm Trail Senior Village1003 W. 9th AvenueBelton, TX 76513254-939-7400


HUD; RHS


City of Rogers Housing Authority704 Rogers Cemetery RoadRogers, TX 76569254-642-7785


RHS


College View600 W. 9th StreetBelton, TX 76513214-528-0443


Tax Credit Program

Income Levels A & B

Country Lane Seniors-TempleCommunity2916 Country Lane DriveTemple, TX 76504254-771-2900; 817-249-6886


RHS


Country Square Apartments724 E. Avenue NorthBelton, TX 76513254-939-1479


Tax Credit Program

Income Levels A & B

Fairways at Sammons ParkSWC of West Adams and 43rdStreetTemple, TX 76504254-773-3110


HUD

Income Level A

Golden Haven Apartments505 N 2nd StTemple, TX 76501254-773-2009


Tax Credit Program

Income Levels A & B

The Grand Reserve Seniors-Temple Community2816 Country LaneTemple, TX 76504817-249-6886;



Income Levels A & B

Holland House Apartments616 Josephine StreetHolland, TX 76534254-657-2757; 254-718-7347


RHS


Montrose Apartments2200 Montrose PlaceBelton, TX 76513214-528-0443




RHS


Pecos Street Apartments100 Pecos StreetGranger, TX 76530(mail: P.O. Box 448; Belton, TX 76513)254-947-0342



Income Levels A & B

Prairie Village Apartments611 Paul StreetRogers, TX 76569817-732-1055; 254-642-3971


Housing Trust Fund


Raintree Apartments (Temple)1617 Canyon CreekTemple, TX 76502254-771-3338


Tax Credit Program

Income Levels A & B

Ridge Pointe Apartments1900 Bacon Ranch RoadKilleen, TX 76542254-501-7149


Tax Credit Program

Income Levels A & B

Stone Ranch Apartment Homes4401 East Rancier AvenueKilleen, TX 76543


Housing Trust Fund


Tembell Home210 West Avenue RTemple, TX 76504254-773-2009



Income Levels A & B

Tremont Apartment Homes1700 Bacon Ranch RoadKilleen, TX 76542713-626-9655


RHS


Turtle Creek Apartments2200 Montrose PlaceBelton, TX 76513214-528-0443


RHS


Twin Oaks Village1407 West Main StreetLittle River, TX 76554254-982-4243



Income Levels A & B

Veranda at Twin Creek1101 Twin Creek Dr.Killeen, TX 76543254-200-4553


Tax Credit Program

Income Levels A & B

Village at Fox Creek2900 Illinois AvenueKilleen, TX 76543254-690-3301




Tax Credit Program

Income Levels A & B

Village at Meadowbend2787 Martin Luther King Jr.,DriveTemple, TX 76504254-770-3099


Tax Credit Program

Income Levels A & B

Village at MeadowbendApartments II1638 Case RoadTemple, TX 76504512-474-5003


HUD

Income Level A

Wayman Manor Apartments1811 E Avenue KTemple, TX 76501254-778-7568

Blanco County

20 Units TotalTax Credit Program; Elderly &disabled only; RHS

Income Levels A & B

Blanco Seniors Apartments380 Blanco AvenueBlanco, TX 78606830-833-2635




City Oaks Apartments301 North Winters FurrJohnson City, TX 78636830-868-7365

50 Units TotalPublic Housing; Section 8

Income Levels A & B

Johnson City HousingAuthority/Johnson City CDCP.O. Box 177Johnson City, TX 78636830-868-7322

10 Units TotalHOME Program; Elderly

Income Levels A & B

Leaning Oaks502 South Avenue FJohnson City, TX 78636830-868-7322

Burnet County




Alta Vista Apartments I & II1001 Pecan Valley DriveMarble Falls, TX 78654830-693-5632; (512) 756-6809

Manages League Street &Hamilton Creek apartments

Public Housing

Income Level A

Burnet Housing AuthorityP.O. Box 56Burnet, TX 78611512-756-4745


Tax Credit Program

Income Levels A & B

Creekside Townhomes103 North Hill StreetBurnet, TX 78611512-756-9100; 512-715-9324



30 Units TotalTax Credit Program; RHS

Income Levels A & B

Garden Gate Apartments300 East Third StreetBurnet, TX 78611512-715-9324

40 Units TotalPublic Housing; Burnet HousingAuthority (512-756-4745)

Income Level A

Hamilton CreekHighway 281 SouthBurnet, TX 78611512-756-4745


Income Levels A & B

Highland Oaks Apartments1600 Mustang DriveMarble Falls, TX 78654830-693-0406; 830-693-0460




Highview Retirement Village200 Highway 1431 EastMarble Falls, TX 78654830-693-5818


Burnet Housing Authority (512-756-4745); Elderly; RHS


League Street Manor1008 East League StreetBurnet, TX 78611512-756-4745

100 Public Housing UnitsPublic Housing; Section 8

Income Level A

Marble Falls Housing AuthorityP.O. Box 668Marble Falls, TX 78654-0668830-693-4521


RHS

Income Levels A & B

Northgate Apartments105 Northgate CircleBurnet, TX 78611512-756-7311


RHS; Section 8


Rhomberg Apartments I & II806 North RhombergBurnet, TX 78611512-756-8148


Section 236


Rivercrest Apartments1102 Avenue KMarble Falls, TX 78654830-693-4711

24 Units Total1 & 2 Bedrooms

HOME Program


Southwest Village Apartments1508 5th StreetMarble Falls, TX 78654830-798-8259

Manages various housingproperties for the Marble FallsHousing Authority

Tax Credit; Section 8


Texas Housing Foundation1110 BroadwayMarble Falls, TX 78654830-693-1278



54 Units Total28 Low-Income Units1 & 2 Bedrooms

HOME Program


Turtle Creek Townhomes1106 Brazos StreetMarble Falls, TX 78654830-798-8259


Income Levels A & B

The Vista Apartments1700 Mustang DriveMarble Falls, TX 78654830-798-8171; 830-693-4521

Caldwell County

24 Units TotalRHS; Tax Credit Program

Income Levels A & B

Burleson Heights Apartments300 Highway 36 SouthCaldwell, TX 77836979-846-8878

Manages 40 unitsPublic Housing

Income Level A

Caldwell Housing Authority509 HallCaldwell, TX 77836979-567-4244


Housing Trust Fund


Dale Meadows623 St. John’s RoadDale, TX 78616



Elderly Duplexes - LockhartHousing Authority809 Redwood StreetLockhart, TX 78644512-398-2715



Golden Age Home1505 South Main StreetLockhart, TX 78644512-398-2421


Section 8

Income Level A

Imperial Gardens Apartments801 Blackjack StreetLockhart, TX 78644512-398-6768

20 Units TotalRHS; Elderly & disabled only


Jennings Retirement Village100 Carter CircleLuling, TX 78648830-875-5023


The Landing Apartments400 Spinnaker StreetLockhart, TX 78644512-376-4847




RHS; HAP (federally assistedlow-income housing)


Lockhart Apartments1320 Wilson StreetLockhart, TX 78644512-398-9834

Operates multiple sitesPublic Housing; Section 8

Income Level A

Lockhart Housing AuthorityP.O. Box 446Lockhart, TX 78644-0446512-398-2715



Lockhart Senior Apartments610 West San Antonio StreetLockhart, TX 78644512-398-6087


Income Level A

Luling Housing AuthorityP.O. Box 229Luling, TX 78648-0229830-875-5221


Income Levels A & B

Martindale Apartments12943 Highway 142Martindale, TX 78655512-357-1167



Meadow Park Village1200 Meadow Park DriveLockhart, TX 78644512-398-6592


Income Levels A & B

Medina Court Senior Housing1313 South Medina StreetLockhart, TX 78644512-472-1472


Income Levels A & B

Milam Creek Senior Village1330 East MilanLuling, TX 78648830-875-6799



Nolan Terrace221 Peach StreetLuling, TX 78648830-875-9132


Tax Credit Program

Income Levels A & B

Sandia Crossing1115 N. Magnolia (Hwy. 183 N.)Luling, TX 78648830-875-2349


Tax Credit Program

Income Levels A & B

Southpark Village Apartments I& II1817 S. Colorado StreetLockhart, TX 78644512-398-2500




Income Levels A & B

Springfield Villas1300 Pancho StreetLockhart, TX 78644512-398-3100

32 Units TotalRHS; Tax Credit Program;Elderly & disabled only

Income Level B

Stone Street Retirement401 Molly DriveCaldwell, TX 77836979-846-8878



Vintage Apartments717 West San Antonio StreetLockhart, TX 78644512-398-6494

20 Units TotalRHS

Income Levels A & B

Westwood Apartments449 West San Antonio StreetLockhart, TX 78644512-398-4814

Hays County


Income Levels A & B

Asbury Place Apartments1350 Wonder World DriveSan Marcos, TX 78666512-805-7045

156 Units TotalTax Credit Program; Section 8

Income Levels A & B

Champions Crossing Apartments345 Champions BoulevardSan Marcos, TX 78666512-878-2110

160 Units TotalTax Credit Program; Section 8

Income Levels A & B

Country Oaks Apartments1951 Aquarena Springs RoadSan Marcos, TX 78666512-754-8911


Tax Credit Program

Income Levels A & B

Creekside Villas Senior Village590 FM 967Buda, TX 78610512-295-1900


Income Levels A & B

Encino Pointe1800 Post RoadSan Marcos, TX 78666512-347-9953

14 Units Total1 & 2 Bedrooms

RHS; Elderly; Disabled


Hill Country Cottages Inc.1300 Highway 290 WestDripping Springs, TX 78620512-858-5131




Housing Trust Fund; Elderly


Huntington Apartments1255 Firecracker Dr.Buda, TX 78610512-295-4071



Kyle Housing Authority-CharlesYoung Housing417 West 2ndKyle, TX 7840512-265-7801



Income Levels A & B

La Vista Apartments1615 Redwood RoadSan Marcos, TX 78666512-396-2333

56 Units Total8 Low-Income Units12 Very-Low Income Units

Section 8


Langtry Apartments205 Craddock AvenueSan Marcos, TX 78666512-396-2673



Income Levels A & B

Mariposa Apartment Homes atHunter Road2600 Hunter RoadSan Marcos, TX 78666512-392-9588


Income Levels A & B

Onion Creek Village300 Bluff StreetBuda, TX 78610512-295-2687



Income Levels A & B

The Overlook at Plum Creek4850 Cromwell Dr.Kyle, TX 78640512-328-3232


Section 8; RHS; Kyle HousingAuthority (512-268-7801)

Income Levels A & B

Pete Dressen Housing Complex101 Post Road CircleKyle, TX 78640512-268-7801



Income Levels A & B

River Oaks Villas1900 Aquarena Springs RoadSan Marcos, TX 78666512-392-6955

54 Units TotalSection 8; Section 236

Income Level A

Riverview Apartments601 River RoadSan Marcos, TX 78666512-353-1593


Tax Credit Program

Income Levels A & B

Saddle Creek Apartments21393 IH 35 NorthKyle, TX 78640512-268-8180



Manages 287 UnitsPublic Housing; Section 8

Income Level A

San Marcos Housing Authority1201 Thorpe LaneSan Marcos, TX 78666512-353-5058


Income Levels A & B

The Springs Apartments289 Spring LaneDripping Springs, TX 78620512-858-2440

60 Units Total

Section 8; Section 221(d)(3);San Marcos Housing Authority(512-353-5058)

Income Levels A & B

Springtown Villa503 Springtown WaySan Marcos, TX 78666512-396-3363

206 Units TotalTax Credit Program; Elderly &disabled only

Income Levels A & B

Stone Brook Seniors Community300 South Stagecoach TrailSan Marcos, TX 78666512-392-9330


Summit in San Marcos1348 Thorpe LaneSan Marcos, TX 78666512-392-1234


Tax Credit Program; Elderly &disabled only; HOME Program


Sunrise Village I & II500 Parker DriveSan Marcos, TX 78666512-754-7230; 512-353-5554


Affordable Housing


Timbers Apartments900 Peques StreetSan Marcos, TX 78666512-396-8495

176 Units Total170 Low-Income1-3 Bedrooms

Tax Credit Program

Income Levels A & B

Tuscany Park at Buda5500 Overpass RoadBuda, TX 78610512-295-7539

44 Units TotalRHS


Twin Mountain Manor I & II200 Twin Mountain RoadWimberly, TX 78676512-847-5011


Tax Credit Program

Income Levels A & B

Villas at Willow Springs1506 South IH 35San Marcos, TX 78666512-392-8452


Windmill Townhomes109 Windmill DriveSan Marcos, TX 78666512-396-4181


The Fair Housing Act addresses the unique way the built environment can discriminate against people with disabilities. The Act

seeks to remedy this with provisions that reduce barriers to persons with disabilities in their efforts to secure, use, and fully enjoy housing.

The Fair Housing Act design and construction requirements apply to covered multifamily dwell-ings built for first occupancy after March 13, 1991. Covered multifamily dwellings include:

• All dwelling units in buildings containing four or more dwelling units if the buildings have one or more elevators AND

• All ground floor units in other buildings con-taining four or more units, without an elevator.

To be in compliance with the Fair Housing Act, there are seven basic design and construction re-quirements that must be met. These requirements are:

Requirement 1. An accessible building entrance on an accessible route. All covered multifam-ily dwellings must have at least one accessible building entrance on an accessible route unless it is impractical to do so because of the terrain or unusual characteristics of the site.

• An accessible route means a continuous, unobstructed path connecting accessible ele-ments and spaces within a building or site that can be negotiated by a person with a disability who uses a wheelchair, and that is also safe for and usable by people with other disabilities.

• An accessible entrance is a building entrance connected by an accessible route to public transit stops, accessible parking and passenger loading zones, or public streets and sidewalks.

Requirement 2. Accessible public and common use areas. Covered housing must have accessible and usable public and common-use areas. Public and common-use areas cover all parts of the hous-ing outside individual units. They include — for example — building-wide fire alarms, parking lots, storage areas, indoor and outdoor recreational areas, lobbies, mailrooms and mailboxes, and laundry areas.

Requirement 3. Usable doors (usable by a person in a wheelchair). All doors that allow passage into and within all premises must be wide enough to allow passage by persons using wheelchairs.

Requirement 4. Accessible route into and through the dwelling unit. There must be an ac-cessible route into and through each covered unit.

Requirement 5. Light switches, electrical outlets, thermostats and other environmental controls in accessible locations.

Requirement 6. Reinforced walls in bathrooms for later installation of grab bars. Reinforcements in bathroom walls must be installed, so that grab bars can be added when needed. The law does not require installation of grab bars in bathrooms.

Requirement 7. Usable kitchens and bathrooms. Kitchens and bathrooms must be usable —that is, designed and constructed so an individual in a wheelchair can maneuver in the space provided.

Fair housing laws give both tenants and applicants who have disabilities the right to request permis-sion to make, or request the landlord to provide, reasonable modifications to the structure of the rental unit or the common areas. For more infor-mation, contact the ATC Fair Housing Program at 512-474-7007.

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Since June 1, 2011, all multi-family proper-ties are obligated to complete an energy audit and they must display the results of

the energy audit in a common area so current and prospective tenants have the opportunity to re-view what energy efficiency measures are needed or have already been installed in the apartment buildings.

The disclosure document includes the following energy efficiency measures:

• Average leakage in the air duct system (Austin Energy Recommendation: less than 15% or 10%, depending on the type of duct system);

• Attic or roof insulation (Austin Energy recom-mendation: R22 to R30 or 10 inches to 16 inches);

• Solar screens or window film (Austin Energy recommendation: on east-, south-, and west-facing windows).

Austin Energy has proposed that at the time a pro-spective tenant is given a rental application, the landlord must also provide written notice of the property’s average energy usage per square foot. The notice must state:

This apartment community has a [lower/higher] than average energy usage per square foot for multi-family properties in the Austin service area. The facility’s average energy use is [x] percent [lower/higher] than comparable apartment communities built between [year] and [year] with [gas and electric/all electric] utilities. A full copy of the energy audit is avail-able for your inspection upon request.

The landlord must ask the applicant to sign an acknowledgement indicating that notice of the energy audit results were provided. There are four

forms that a tenant should be aware of at a multi-family property:

1. Multifamily Energy Audit Data;2. Energy Audit Results;3. Energy Guide; and4. Notice of High Energy Use Property.

The Austin Tenants’ Council and Texas ROSE worked extensively on this issue.

Texas ROSE is a non-profit membership organiza-tion that represents residential and low-income consumers to promote energy efficiency and fair utility programs. It is the only public interest group in Texas dedicated to providing straightforward, plain language information; representation before the Public Utility Commission of Texas; advocacy for low-income consumers; education; and train-ing. Operating since 1992, Texas ROSE has hun-dreds of members operating throughout the state.

Utility Costs

The cost of utility bills can make the difference be-tween having an affordable apartment or not. Do not overlook this important part of your housing costs. In Austin, the rental office is required by law to provide you with a report on energy use in the apartment complex. Before you write a check to process your rental application, be sure to review the information.

• A “Notice of High Energy Use” means you will likely have high electric bills. It would be wise to look for other options.

• The “Energy Guide for Prospective Renters” shows you how the utility bills for that apart-ment complex compare to the average for all apartments. Below average is better than above average.

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• A “Notice of Exemption” means the property is new and meets the energy code or has had major energy efficiency improvements. An exempt property should have lower than aver-age electric bills and should be a good choice from an energy perspective.

Choosing an Apartment

Many conditions affect our utility bills. One impor-tant condition is the location of the unit in relation to the sun.

• Ideally, an apartment facing north or south will use less electricity than a unit facing east or west, because it will not be as affected by the intense afternoon sun.

• Ask about the age of the appliances in the unit and if they are Energy Star-rated. Newer appli-ances use less energy than older appliances, and Energy Star-rated appliances use less than other models being sold.

• A unit that has both gas and electric should have lower utility costs than the same apart-ment that is all electric.

To Lower Your Utility Costs

• Initially set your thermostat at 78º in summer and 68º in winter and adjust the settings to meet your needs from there. A degree of ther-mostat setting can increase (or decrease) your bill by 3% to 5%.

• Ask your landlord to replace dirty air filters and clean the refrigerator coils.

• Replace standard light bulbs with compact fluorescent bulbs and turn lights off when they are not in use.

• If you buy an appliance or room air condi-

tioner, check the energy guide label. Take into account the long-term cost of operating it as well as the initial purchase price.

• Use blinds and curtains to let the heat in when it’s cold outside and keep the heat out when it’s hot.

Choosing an Electric Provider

Some Central Texans live in areas where electricity is deregulated and can choose an electric provid-er. When shopping for an electric provider find out how long the rate will be in effect. Promotional rates may change on the next meter reading date which could be only one or two days depending on the meter reading schedule.

Check all electricity terms of service agreements for hidden fees.

Think twice before taking a prepaid electric ser-vice plan. There is no guarantee that you will have electricity for the whole month. Any time your account runs out of money-even when you are waiting for a check-you will be disconnected with as little notice as one day. There is no limit on the number of times you can be disconnected.

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1. GET IT IN WRITING• Putanypromisesthatthelandlord

makesinwriting,includingapart-mentnumberandnecessaryrepairs.

2. KEEP COPIES OF ALL AGREEMENTS & PAPERWORK

• Askforcopiesoftheapplication,lease,petagreement,inventory,andanyleaseaddendaimmediatelyaftersigningthem.

3. BE SURE YOU WANT TO LIVE THERE• Mostapplicationfeesanddeposits

arenonrefundableifyouchangeyourmindonceyou’veapplied.Ifthelandlorddoesnotapproveyourap-plication,thedepositshouldbefullyrefunded.

4. LOOK AT THE ACTUAL UNIT BEFORE YOU RENT

• Donotassumeyourunitwilllookexactlylikethemodel.Makesureyouviewtheactualunitbeforesub-mittingyourapplicationorsigningalease.Landlordsusuallyhavetherighttoshowanoccupieduniteveniftheysayotherwise.

5. TALK TO NEIGHBORS & VISIT THE COMPLEX AND NEIGHBORHOOD AT NIGHT

• Thecurrentresidentscantellyouaboutthelandlord:Doeshemakere-pairs?Doesheentertheunitwithoutpermission?

• Drivebyatnighttoseeiftheneigh-borhoodisnoisyorifthereisalotofunwantedactivity.

6. MAKE A LIST OF DAMAGES RIGHT AFTER YOU MOVE IN

• Ifthelandlorddoesn’tgiveyouaninventorysheet,writeyourown.

• Takepictures,ifpossible.

7. REQUEST REPAIRS IN WRITING• Writtennoticeisrequiredtoenforce

yourrights.Keepacopyasproofyounotifiedthelandlordoftherepairs.

• Sendtheletterbycertifiedorregis-teredmail.

8. GET RENT RECEIPTS FROM THE LANDLORD• Ifyoupaybymoneyorder,thestub

doesnotprovethelandlordreceivedtherent,onlythatyouboughtit.

• Wheneverpossible,hand-deliverrent.

• NEVERpaycashwithoutgettingareceiptfromthelandlord.

9. GIVE WRITTEN NOTICE BEFORE YOU MOVE OUT

• Mostleasesrequirewrittennoticeof30or60daysbeforemoving.

• Someleasesrequirethenoticetobegivenatacertaintimeofthemonth.

10. CALL THE AUSTIN TENANTS’ COUNCIL IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS

• Wealsoprovidein-housecounseling.Appointmentsarerecommendedandasmallfeemayapply.

Ten Ways To ProTecT your righTs

formoreinfo,call

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1. WHAT ARE BEDBUGS?• Common bedbugs (Cimex lectulari-

us), also known by the name“chinch“chinch“ -es” in Texas,Texas,T are wingless insects thatfeed on blood.They appear straw-colored and the size of a pin headwhen newly hatched and grow toapproximately 3/16-inches in lengthwith oval, flat, and reddish-brownbodies during adulthood.

• They prefer human blood and areprimarily active at night so they tendto live near where people sleep.

• Research shows that bedbugs are notknown to carry or transmit diseases.

2. DETECTION OF BEDBUGS• Look in their common hiding places

such as mattresses and box springs,joints in head and footboards, bedframes, and the crevice behind thebaseboard.

3. TREATMENT• Professional, reputable pest control

companies with experience treatingbedbug infestations should be con-sulted forforf insecticide treatment.TypiTypiT -cally, multiple treatments are neces-sary to eliminate the infestation.

• Along with professional pest control,thorough regular cleaning of infestedareas is necessary.Carpets shouldbe vacuumed and baseboards, edg-es of carpeting, mattress and boxsprings, and furniture crevices shouldbe vacuumed using the brush attach-ment to dislodge bugs and their eggsfrom hiding places.After vacuum-

ing, the vacuum should be immedi-ately emptied and bags be sealedcompletely.Bed linens and clothingcarrying bedbugs or eggs should belaundered above 120°F.

• Treating mattresses and box springsis sometimes possible.There are cov-ers that encase the mattress and boxspring eventually killing the bedbugsinside.A professional pest controlcompany should be consulted to rec-ommend the best option.

• DO NOT attempt to treat with pesti-cides on your own.This may causethe bedbugs to spread and becomemore difficult to manage.

4. TENANT RIGHTS• The standard repair process should

be followed to request treatmentfor bedbugs.Please consult AustinTenants’Council’s brochure, “Repairs:The Tenant’sTenant’sT Right and the Landlord’sDuty” for more information.

• Always allow a professional pestcontrol company access to your unitfor treatment.Without having ac-cess, the problem cannot be solved.Denying entry could be a violation ofyour lease agreement.

5. HELPFUL WEB SITES• www.epa.gov/pesticides/bedbugs/• www.bedbugregistry.com/• http://insects.tamu.edu/extension/

bulletins/l-1742.html• Spanish language version:

http://insects.tamu.edu/extension/bulletins/l-1742SP.html

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PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONS1. Rental Housing Development Assistance (RHDA)The Rental Housing Development Assistance (RHDA) program provides opportunities to create and retainaffordable rental units for low- and moderate-income households and low-income persons with disabilities.RHDA provides below-market-rate financing to developers including nonprofit and Community HousingDevelopment Organizations (CHDOs) for the acquisition, new construction, or rehabilitation of affordablerental projects. RHDA serves households at or below 50% of Median Family Income with a target of servinghouseholds at or below 30% MFI.

The S.M.A.R.T. (Safe, Mixed-Income, Accessible, Reasonably-priced, Transit-Oriented) Housing PolicyInitiative is designed to stimulate the production of housing for low- and moderate-income residents ofAustin. The housing meets the City’s Green Building standards and is located in neighborhoods throughoutthe City of Austin.

S.M.A.R.T. Housing staff work with developers and builders of single-family, multifamily, and mixed-usedevelopments that meet S.M.A.R.T. Housing standards. The City of Austin provides fee waivers and S.M.A.R.T. Housing development review, typically significantly faster than conventional review. This initiativeincludes not only larger developments but also infill construction.

For more information contact:City of AustinNeighborhood Housing and Community Development (NHCD)1000 East 11th Street, Suite 200Austin, TX 78702(512) 974-3100

2. Austin Housing Finance Corporation (AHFC) Multi-family Bond ProgramThe Austin Housing Finance Corporation (AHFC) administers the Multifamily Bond Program that providesbelow-market interest rate financing for the acquisition and rehabilitation or the new construction ofapartment communities. Funding is provided through the sale and issuance of tax-exempt multifamilyconduit bonds, which provide the equity investment for a potential affordable housing development. Federallaw requires in part that for the bonds to retain tax-exempt status, at least 20% of the units financed must beleased to households earning at or below 50% of MFI; or 40% of the units must be leased to householdsearning incomes at or below 60% of MFI.

Private developers have two options when applying for bonds through AHFC. The first option is to apply forPrivate Activity Bonds, which are combined with 4% Housing Tax Credits issued by the Texas Departmentof Housing and Community Affairs. The Texas Bond Review Board determines the schedule by which thesePrivate Activity Bonds are allocated. The second option is to apply for bonds without the need for privateactivity bond authority or the use of Housing Tax Credits. Those bonds are 501(c)(3) bonds and are alsoawarded throughout the year. AHFC manages the application process to secure these funds.

The Austin Housing Finance Corporation is also responsible for distributing General Obligation (GO) Bonds.

For more information contact:City of AustinAustin Housing Finance Corporation (AHFC)1000 East 11th Street, Suite 200Austin, TX 78702(512) 974-3100

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3. Travis County Housing Finance Corporation (TCHFC) Multifamily Housing Bond ProgramThe Travis County Housing Finance Corporation provides bond financing at advantageous interest rates forthe development of housing that serves a public purpose in exchange for an agreement on the part of thedevelopers to designate a percentage of their units for low or moderate income tenants. The standardagreement calls for 20% of the units to be set aside for tenants with incomes not exceeding 50% of the areamedian family income and 90% of the units to be set aside for tenants with incomes not exceeding 120% ofthe area median family income.! However, these are minimums required by the IRS, and the HFC mayrequire further affordability, which can vary from property to property.

The set-aside obligation is in effect until the finance bond is paid off or until the land use agreement expires.The payment schedule is generally for 30 to 40 years, but the developer may pay off the bond early, and theaffordability of the property is held in place by the land use agreement(s).

For more information contact:Travis County Housing Finance Corp.Travis County Administration Building700 Lavaca, Suite 1560Austin, TX 78701(512) 854-9116.

4. HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME)HOME is a federal grant program that allocates funds to state and local governments for the development oflow-income, affordable housing. The state and local governments then set up individual housingdevelopment programs for distribution of the money.

Affordable housing is achieved through acquisition, rehabilitation, or construction. HOME requires thatdevelopers invest at least 90% of the funds in units occupied by families whose incomes do not exceed 60%of the median family income for the area and must invest the remaining funds (up to 10%) in units occupiedby families whose income do not exceed 80% of the median income. In addition, each rental project mustmeet the following affordability requirement: have rents at or below the lesser of either the existing FairMarket Rent or 30% of the adjusted income of a family whose income equals 65% of the median income forthe area. Rehabilitation projects must remain affordable for 5 to 10 years, and new construction projects mustremain affordable for 20 years. Projects of three or more units must have at least 20% of the units occupiedby very low-income families, paying no more than 30% of monthly adjusted gross income for rent, orbearing rents not greater than 30% of the gross income of a family whose income equals 50% of the medianincome for the area.

For more information contact:Texas Department of Housing & Community AffairsHOME Investment Partnership ProgramP.O. Box 13941, Capitol StationAustin, TX 78711-3941(512) 475-3800

City of AustinNeighborhood Housing and Community Development (NHCD)1000 East 11th Street, Suite 200Austin, TX 78702(512) 974-3100


5. Low-Income Housing Tax Credit ProgramThe Texas Department of Housing & Community Affairs (TDHCA) monitors a federal tax credit programfor the development and rehabilitation of housing complexes. Developers set aside a portion of their rentalunits for low-income tenants in exchange for tax credits on those units. The developer must provide either20% or more of the units for individuals whose income is not more than 50% of the median gross income forthe area or provide 40% or more of the units for individuals whose income is not more than 60% of themedian gross income for the area. In addition, all of the designated units have a rent restriction. The rentcannot be more than 30% of the income limitation applicable to the unit, including a utilities allowance. Seethe chart on Page 7 for the maximum rents allowable for these units.

The apartment owners are allotted a certain number of tax credit units, but they may choose to use only aportion of the credits each year. Thus, the number of low-income units at these complexes may fluctuatefrom year to year. However, the owners must maintain the minimum 20% or 40% of the units with incomelimitations or receive penalties for noncompliance. The tax credits may be claimed for up to 10 years and thecompliance period is for at least 15 years from the first taxable year of the credit period. This program beganin 1987. Depending on when a property entered the program, restrictive terms to keep the property in theprogram upon transfer of ownership may be in effect.

6. Texas Housing Trust FundThe Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs runs the Texas Housing Trust Fund to provideloans and grants to finance, acquire, rehabilitate, and develop decent and safe affordable housing for low-income Texans. The Housing Trust Fund administers various single-family programs and also provides fundsfor programs administered by other TDHCA Divisions, including the Homeless Housing and Rapid ServicesProgram and Bootstrap Self-Help Housing. All Housing Trust Fund Programs are implemented only througheligible non-profits, for-profits, public housing authorities and local governments that have executed aHousing Trust Fund contract or agreement.

For more information on the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Program or the Texas Housing Trust Fund,visit http://www.tdhca.state.tx.us/htf/index.htm or contact:Texas Department of Housing & Community AffairsAttn: Housing Trust FundP.O. Box 13941, Capitol StationAustin, TX 78711-3941(512) 475-3976.

7. USDA Rural Housing Service (RHS)The Rural Housing Service (RHS) is an agency of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). RHSfinances the development of multifamily housing in rural areas in exchange for an agreement by thedeveloper to provide housing for very-low, low, and moderate income families or for elderly and disabledpeople. Loans are primarily made to build, purchase, or repair apartment-style housing.

RHS-financed apartment complexes give rental priority to very-low income tenants and then to low-incometenants. Some of these apartment complexes are designated specifically for elderly and disabled tenants.Very low income is defined as 50% of the area median income and low-income is 80% of the area medianincome. Each county’s median income is based on the most recent Census, and RHS uses these figures todetermine the income caps for tenants.

In addition, many of the complexes have rental assistance tied to some or all of their units. This rentalassistance is a subsidy paid to the complex owner by RHS, guaranteeing that tenants will not have to paymore than 30% of their adjusted income for rent. Prospective tenants should inquire at the individual RHScomplexes to find out whether that complex has rental assistance available. For more information, contactthe RHS office in Georgetown at (512) 863-6502, Ext. 4 or on the Internet at www.rurdev.usda.gov/tx

Bastrop, Blanco, Burnet, Caldwell, Fayette, Hays, Lee, Llano, Travis and Williamson Counties are servicedby the Georgetown Office


8. Public Housing & Other Federally Funded HousingPublic housing is funded by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) but owned and/ormanaged by local housing authorities. Prospective tenants should inquire about the application procedure atthe local housing authority. Section 8 housing is federally subsidized but privately owned housing. Project-based Section 8 and its counterparts for the elderly and disabled are programs whereby a complex receivesfederal funding in exchange for providing housing to lower income tenants at affordable rents.

Unfortunately, these apartments typically have waiting lists that are 12-18 months long so tenants shouldapply as soon as possible. Rents at these complexes may not exceed Fair Market Rents set by HUD and thetenant must pay only 30% of their adjusted income towards that rent (except elderly and some disabled units,for which HUD pays 100% of the rent to the landlord). The tenant receives a deduction for each child under18 or enrolled in school full time (currently $480), one deduction for elderly or disabled members of ahousehold (currently $400), and deductions for some medical expenses. The difference between the tenant’sshare of the rent and the Fair Market Rent is paid to the landlord by HUD. For public housing and Section 8,the tenants’ household incomes may not exceed 50% of the area median income.

Several other HUD programs provide financing and subsidies for low income housing: Section 202 is a directloan and rent subsidy program for elderly housing, Section 236 is a mortgage payment subsidy program forlow income housing, and Section 221(d)(3) is a mortgage insurance program for low income housing.Section 811 provides supportive housing for persons with disabilities. Most of these programs also follow thesame income and rent guidelines as Section 8, though there are some variations. For example, some housingprojects have income guidelines of both 80% and 50% of the area median income. There are often waitinglists of several years to get housing under any of these programs, and it is likely that future funding cuts willboth further reduce the available units and change the income and rent guidelines.

For more information contact:

Housing Authority of the!City of Austin (HACA)P.O. Box 6159Austin, TX 78762(512) 477-4488 (general info.)(512) 477-1314 (Section 8)orTravis County Housing Authority502 East Highland Mall Boulevard Suite 106BAustin, TX! 78752(512) 480-8245orUS Dept. of HUD San Antonio OfficeHipolito Garcia Federal Building615 East Houston Street Suite 347San Antonio, TX 78205-2001(210) 475-6806


INDEXA

Accessible Housing Austin!, 13Alamo Plaza Apartments, 29Alexander Oaks, 20Allandale, 13Alta Vista Apartments I & II, 33Apple Creek, 24Arbor Terrace, 8Arboretum Oaks, 16Area Median Family Incomes, 6Argosy at Crestview, 16Arrowhead Park Apartments, 13Asbury Place Apartments, 37Autumn Springs Senior Apartments, 29Avery Apartments, 24B

Bartlett Housing Authority , 24Bastrop Housing Authority, 29Belle Oaks, 30Belmont Senior Village, 24Belton Developments Limited, 30Belton Housing Authority, 30Benjamin Todd Apartments , 8Bent Oaks Apartments, 16Blackland CDC, 9Blanco Seniors Apartments, 33Bluffs Landing Senior Village, 24Blunn Creek Apartments, 20Booker T. Washington Terrace, 9Bouldin Oaks, 20The Boulevard, 9Buckingham Place Duplexes, 20Burleson Heights Apartments, 35Burnet Housing Authority , 33Burnett Place Apartments, 24C

Caldwell Housing Authority, 35Cambridge Villas, 23Canyon Creek Townhomes, 30Canyon Oaks, 17Capital Area Rural Development, 24The Cascades, 20Cedar Park Townhomes, 25Cedar Ridge Apartments, 25Cedar Ridge Apartments , 25

Chalmers Courts, 10Champions Crossing Apartments, 37Charles Place Apartments, 20Chateau Apartments, 31Cherry Creek Duplexes, 20Chisholm Trail, 25Chisholm Trail Senior Village, 31Circle S Apartments, 21City Oaks Apartments, 33City of Rogers Housing Authority, 31CityView at the Park, 18Club Summer Valley, 21Cobblestone Court, 21College View, 31Combined Community Action, 29The Cornerstone, 21Coronado Hills Apartments, 13Country Club Creek, 18Country Lane Seniors-Temple Community, 31Country Oaks Apartments, 37Country Square Apartments, 31Creekside Townhomes, 33Creekside Villas Senior Village, 37Crescent Village Apartments, 29Crossroads Apartments, 16Crystal Falls Village, 25Cushing Center, 25Cypress Creek at Lakeline, 25Cypress Creek at River Bend , 25D

Daffodil Apartments, 18Dale Meadows, 35Douglas Landing, 18E

Eagles Landing, 13East 15th Street Transitional Housing Facility, 8East Twelfth Street Apartments, 10Easter Seals of Central Texas, 8Eastern Oaks, 18Ebenezer Village Apartments, 10Eberhart Place, 21Elderly Duplexes - Lockhart Housing Authority ,35Elgin Housing Authority, 29Elm Ridge Apartments, 10

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Encino Pointe, 37F

Fair Market and Maximum Rents , 7Fairway Village, 18Fairways at Sammons Park, 31The Flagship, 8Florence Hearthstone, 25Forest Park, 13Fort Branch Landing Apartments, 10Fourth Street Apartments, 21Franklin Garden Apartments, 10G

Garden Gate Apartments, 34Garden Terrace SRO Apartments, 21The Gardens of Taylor, 25Gaston Place Apartments, 13Gateway Apartments, 13Georgetown Apartments, 25Georgetown Housing Authority, 26Georgetown Place Apartments, 26Georgetown Square Apartments, 26Georgian Manor, 14Golden Age Home, 35Golden Haven Apartments, 31Goodrich Place, 21Grace Place Apartments, 26The Grand Reserve Seniors-Temple Community,31Green Doors, 18Greentree Apartments, 10Grove Place Apartments, 18Guadalupe I & II, 8Guadalupe Neighborhood DevelopmentCorporation, 10H

Hamilton Creek, 34Harris Branch Apartments, 14Heatherwilde Park Apartments, 23The Heights on Congress Apartments, 21Henna Townhomes, 26Heritage Heights (SCIP I), 10Heritage Point, 10Highland Oaks Apartments, 34Highview Retirement Village, 34Hill Country Cottages Inc., 37Hill Street Project, 29Holland House Apartments, 31House 2604, 10

Hunt Club Apartments, 16Huntington Apartments, 38Huntington Meadows, 14I

Imperial Gardens Apartments, 35Income and Rent Guidelines, 5Introduction, 4Ivy Condos, 8J

Jennings Retirement Village, 35Johnson City Housing Authority/Johnson CityCDC, 33K

King Fisher Creek, 18Kinney Avenue Apartments, 21Kyle Housing Authority-Chas. Young Housing, 38L

La Vista Apartments, 38La Vista de Guadalupe, 11Lakeside Apartments, 8Lance Haven, 26The Landing Apartments, 35Langtry Apartments, 38Lantana Apartments, 8League Street Manor, 34Leander Road Apartments, 26Leaning Oaks, 33Lindy’s Landing, 21Lindy’s Star, 11Lockhart Apartments, 36Lockhart Housing Authority, 36Lockhart Senior Apartments, 36Lodge at Merrilltown , 16Luling Housing Authority, 36Lyons Gardens Senior Housing Community (FamilyEldercare), 11M

M Station, 11Main Street Commons, 26Main Street Square Apartments, 26Mallard Run Apartments, 26Manchaca II, 22Manchaca Road Apartments, 22Manchaca Village, 22Manor House, 14Manor House-Volunteers of America, 11

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Manor Town Apartments, 23Marble Falls Housing Authority, 34Mariposa Apartment Homes at Hunter Road , 38Mariposa Apartment Homes at River Bend, 26Marshall Apartments, 11Martindale Apartments, 36Mary Olson Apartments, 27Mason Manor Apartments, 11Meadow Park Village, 36Meadowbrook Apartments, 22Meadowood Apartments, 14Meadowpark Apartments, 29Medina Court Senior Housing, 36Melroy Apartments, 8Metropolis Apartments, 18Milam Creek Senior Village, 36Montelena Apartments , 27Montrose Apartments, 31Mount Carmel Village, 11Mountain Ranch Apartments, 18N

New Milestone Foundation, 22Nolan Terrace, 36North Loop Apartments, 9North Plaza Apartments, 14Northgate, 16Northgate Apartments, 34Northwest Apartments, 27O

Oak Creek Village Apartments, 22Oak Grove Apartments, 27Oak Grove Apartments I & II, 29Oak Springs Villas-Volunteers of America, 11The Oaks at Georgetown, 27Onion Creek Village, 38The Overlook at Plum Creek, 38P

Palms on Lamar, 16Paradise Oaks Apartments, 19Park at Summers Grove, 16The Park at Wells Branch Apartments, 16Park Place at Loyola Lane, 14Parker Lane Seniors Apartments, 19Parkview Place, 27Pecan Hill Apartments, 17Pecos Street Apartments, 32Pete Dressen Housing Complex, 38

Pflugerville Meadows Apartments, 23Picadilly Estates, 24Piney Creek North, 30Pleasant Hill Apartments, 19Prairie Village Apartments, 32Primrose of Shadow Creek Apartments, 14Program Descriptions, 45Q

Quail Park Village, 17Quickstart Guide, 3R

Raintree Apartments, 17Raintree Apartments (Temple), 32The Ranch at Cedar Park , 27Rebekah Baines Johnson(RBJ Towers), 11Red Hills Villas, 27The Residences at Onion Creek, 19Residences at the Domain, 17Retreat at North Bluff, 9Rhomberg Apartments I & II, 34Ridge Pointe Apartments, 32Rio Lado Apartments, 11River Oaks Villas, 38Rivercrest Apartments, 34Riverside Meadows Apartments, 12Riverview Apartments, 38Rock Terrace Apartments, 27Rollins Martin Apartments, 12Roosevelt Gardens (Project Transitions), 9Rosemont at Heather Bend, 24Rosemont at Hidden Creek, 14Rosemont at Oak Valley, 19Rosemont at Williamson Creek, 19Rosewood & Salina Courts, 12Round Rock Housing Authority, 27Runnymede Apartments, 14Rutland Place Apartments, 14S

Saddle Creek Apartments, 38Salinas Apartments, 12San Gabriel Apartments, 27San Gabriel Crossing, 28San Gabriel Senior Village, 28San Marcos Housing Authority, 39Sandia Crossing, 36Santa Maria Village, 15

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Santa Rita Courts, 12Santora Villas, 12Settlement Estates Senior Apartments, 30Shadowbend Ridge, 22Shady Oaks Apartments, 28Sierra Ridge Apartments, 22Sierra Vista , 22Silver Springs Apartments, 15Silverado Condominiums, 19Skyline Terrace, 22Smithville Garden Apartments, 30Smithville Housing Authority, 30Southpark Ranch Apartments, 22Southpark Village Apartments I & II , 36Southwest Trails, 23Southwest Village Apartments, 34Spring Hollow Apartments, 15Spring Terrace Apartments, 15Spring Valley Apartments, 19Springdale Apartments, 12Springdale Estates, 15Springdale Gardens, 12Springfield Villas, 37The Springs Apartments, 39Springtown Villa, 39St. George’s Court, 15St. John’s Village, 15St. Louise House , 9Stassney Apartments, 23Stassney Woods Apartments, 19Stepping Stone Apartments, 28Sterling Village Apartments, 15Stone Brook Seniors Community, 39Stone Ranch Apartment Homes, 32Stone Street Retirement, 37Stonehaven Apartments, 28Stonewood Village Apartments, 9Stoney Creek, 23Summit in San Marcos, 39Summit Oaks, 17Sunrise Village I & II, 39Sunset Apartments, 28Supportive Housing Program-Family CrisisCenter , 30Sweetwater at Wells Branch, 17T

Table of Contents, 1Tamaric Apartments, 28Taylor Housing Authority, 28

Taylor Square Apartments, 28Tembell Home, 32Texas Housing Foundation , 34Thurmond Heights, 17The Timbers, 12Timbers Apartments, 39Towne Vista Apartments, 19Trails at the Park, 23Trails at Vintage Creek, 15Travis Park Apartments, 23Travis Station, 12Tremont Apartment Homes, 32Trinity Place Apartments, 28Turtle Creek Apartments, 32Turtle Creek Townhomes, 35Tuscany Park at Buda, 39Twin Mountain Manor I & II, 39Twin Oaks Village, 32V

Veranda at Twin Creek, 32Villa Elaina, 9The Village at Collinwood, 15Village at Fox Creek, 32Village at Meadowbend, 33Village at Meadowbend Apartments II, 33Village Christian Apartments, 17Villas at Willow Springs, 39Villas of Cordoba, 19Villas on Sixth Street, 12Vintage Apartments, 37The Vista Apartments, 35W

Walnut Creek Apartments, 13Wayman Manor Apartments, 33Wesleyan Estrella (Retirement Home), 28Westchester Woods Apartments, 24Western Trail Apartments, 23Westwood Apartments, 37Whitestone Apartments, 29Wildflower Terrace, 15The Willows, 9The Willows Apartments, 30Wilshire West, 13Windmill Townhomes , 39Woodmark Apartments, 17Woodmeade Apartments, 20Woodway Square Apartments, 20Woodway Village Apartments, 20

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