HousingWorks Austin is a non-profit organization endeavoring to keeping homes affordable for Austinites through research, education and public policy change.
Our mission is to advocate a wide range of housing options so that all Austinites can afford a home that is close to jobs, family, schools, recreation, and places of worship.
Our board includes leaders from all parts of town and a wide range of cultural heritages, who represent many economic perspectives.
HousingWork's vision of a stronger Austin has brought together employers, builders, housing advocates, developers, and neighborhood leaders committed to making affordability a priority in our community. We need your help to make this vision a reality.
During just the last year, HousingWorks Austin has had a major impact on affordability:
- Winning passage in November 2006 for the historic $55 million in bonds for new affordable homes.
- Securing Council support for initial policies to stem the loss of existing affordable homes.
- Ensuring that public housing agencies replace existing affordable homes during any future redevelopment.
The successes of the last months have created new hope for affordability in Austin. But, building and preserving affordable homes will take a concerted effort from both the public sector and private individuals like you. Your help is needed today build to capacity, fund research, and reach across the community to make the vision of an affordable Austin a reality.
Please call us at 326.3356 or email us if we can answer any questions. Thank you for helping build a better future for the people of our community.