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Commission urges city to harmonize HOME Act technical rules after builders report delays and costs
Summary
The Planning Commission unanimously approved a resolution asking city staff to review and harmonize technical codes, criteria manuals and departmental practices introduced with the HOME Act after builders and infill advocates described permitting delays and new costs.
The Austin Planning Commission unanimously passed a resolution asking the city manager to review and align technical codes, departmental manuals and review processes that affect projects built under the HOME (Housing Our Middle Experience) Act, citing developer testimony that implementation has created delays and added costs that undermine the ordinance’s intent.
Speakers from the Austin Infill Coalition, Home Builders Association volunteers and individual builders testified that the HOME Act — which was intended to simplify construction of two‑ and three‑unit “home” projects — has generated unintended administrative burdens. They said that departmental rules and updates to technical criteria implemented after the ordinance created inconsistent requirements across…
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