The mission of the City of Austin's Neighborhood Housing and Community Development (NHCD) is to provide housing, community development, and small business development services to benefit eligible residents so they can have access to livable neighborhoods and increase their opportunities for self-sufficiency.
To accomplish this mission, NHCD directly administers a variety of programs to serve the community's housing, community development, and economic development needs and provides grant funding to various agencies and non-profit organizations.
Nov. 17, 2009
The City of Austin Neighborhood Housing and Community Development Office (NHCD) is pleased to announce the launch of a new home repair program in early 2010. View the announcement to Mayor and Council.
Oct. 29, 2009
The City of Austin Neighborhood Housing and Community Development Office has received an increased number of applications for its Down Payment Assistance Program due the interest by residents to participate in the Federal Housing Tax Credit Program for First-Time Home Buyers ($8,000 housing tax credit program).
Oct. 1, 2009
NHCD releases the "Brief" for the Fiscal Years 2009-14 Consolidated Plan, providing a snapshot of policy and program information for the next five years. A key feature of the Brief is the new Investment Plan. View the document here.
September 26, 2009
Groundbreaking Ceremony – Franklin Gardens Senior Housing
On Saturday, Sept. 26, the Groundbreaking Ceremony of a 22-unit facility for affordable senior rental housing was held. Mayor Leffingwell joined Neighborhood Housing and Chestnut Neighborhood Revitalization Corporation board members and community residents for this event. The development will be located at the corner of East MLK Jr. Blvd and EM Franklin. For more information view the following information.
August 7, 2009
Austin City Council Approves 2009-14 Consolidated Plan
Austin City Council approved the Consolidated Plan at its July 23, 2009 meeting. NHCD will submit the final plan to HUD by August 15, 2009. For information related to the FY 2009-14 Consolidated Plan, visit the Consolidated Plan page.
July 28, 2009
New Energy Efficient Affordable Homes for Sale – Frontier at Montana Subdivision
Newly constructed, green built, affordable 3 bedroom/2 bath homes are available in the Montopolis neighborhood. For more information view the Frontier at Montana Subdivision brochure or contact Virginia Riojas at 974-3176.
March 5, 2009
The Housing Market Study was presented to the Austin City Council on March 5, 2009. The Council presentation and full report have been posted to our site. See the Comprehensive Housing Market Study page for more information.
The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended and does not discriminate on the basis of disability in the admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its programs and activities.
