Austin City Council approves Phase 2 of HOME initiative, reducing lot size for housing units and easing height restrictions.

Austin City Council has approved Phase 2 of the HOME initiative, reducing the minimum lot size needed to build one housing unit in the city from 5,750 sq ft to 1,800 sq ft. This initiative aims to increase housing density and address the city's affordability crisis. The changes also loosen restrictions on the height of new developments based on their proximity to single-family lots.

May 17, 2024
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