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Commissioners approve $11.5M subaward for 80‑unit Urban Empowerment Zone permanent supportive housing project
Summary
The court approved a county loan/subaward of $11,503,016 to the Austin Area Urban League for the Urban Empowerment Zone 1 development — an 80‑unit permanent supportive housing project prioritized for people experiencing homelessness with project‑based vouchers and supportive services.
Travis County Commissioners voted July 29 to approve a subaward and low‑interest loan totaling $11,503,016 to support development of Urban Empowerment Zone 1, an 80‑unit permanent supportive housing project led by the Austin Area Urban League. County staff said the project will offer efficiency and one‑bedroom units for people experiencing homelessness, be fully leased to households moving from coordinated entry, and operate with rental subsidies provided by the Housing Authority of the City of Austin.
Senior planner Nathan Fernandez (Health and Human Services) said the four‑story project will include a multi‑purpose room,…
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