Planning Commission Recommends Adopting HOME Amendments ... With Amendments

There’s no place like HOME

"...The march toward three homes on a single lot in Austin continues, with the..."

Nov. 24, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Council to Vote on HOME Amendments Increasing Housing Stock

Questions and concerns flagged ahead of Dec. 7 meeting

"...City Council won't vote on the Home Options for Middle-Income Empowerment ordinance until next week. Most..."

Dec. 1, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Breaking Down What the HOME Initiative’s Passing Means for Austin

Council approves HOME phase one, looks ahead to phase two

"...Dec. 7, Council finally adopted phase one of the HOME initiative...."

Dec. 15, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

As Council Works to Improve Affordability With HOME, How Will Displacement Factor In?

Research shows small lots boost affordability though concerns linger

"...Primarily authored by Council Member Leslie Pool, the Home Options for Middle-Income Empowerment (HOME) ordinance, which Council will..."

Dec. 6, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

Six Months of HOME Permits Show Neighborhoods Aren’t Changing Much

Developers are planning smaller homes on smaller lots

"...after City Council approved Phase 1 of the controversial Home Options for Mobility and Equity (HOME) ordinance, preliminary data..."

Jan. 3, 2025 News Feature by Austin Sanders

City Council Prepares to Send Charter Amendments to Voters

Changes to petition elections coming to your ballot

"...bottom of which will contain a number of important amendments to the City Charter that should not be overlooked...."

July 12, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Opinion: No Home Sweet HOME for Austin’s Black and Latino Communities

A member of the Planning Commission argues that Austin’s proposed new land use plan would result in another major forced relocation of Austin’s Latino community and its dwindling Black community

"...is necessary to be on the record about the HOME initiative: As originally drafted, it's a plan that has..."

Dec. 8, 2023 Column by Alberta Phillips

Lege Lines: "Texas Plan" Hits Home

School finance heads to the House floor

"...reduce property tax payments by $100 on a $200,000 home in Austin...."

April 5, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

With HOME, Council Cuts Lot Size Requirements for First Time in 80 Years

Smaller lots, more apartments, towers near transit

"...reduced the amount of land needed to build one home in Austin – and by a significant amount...."

May 24, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

The HOME Initiative Represented Council’s Most Significant Housing Changes in Years

Renters and young families advocated for changes to increase affordability

"...Stemming from Phase 1 of Council Member Leslie Pool's Home Options for Middle-Income Empowerment resolution in July, the changes..."

Dec. 15, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Killer D's Come Home, But the Saga Goes On

The Ardmore walkout reverberates at the Capitol.

"...proud House Democrats, standing arm in arm under a homemade banner reading, 'Welcome Home Texas Heroes.' The 51 had..."

May 23, 2003 News Feature by Michael King

Election Results for Constitutional Amendments and County Propositions

Voters approve child care tax breaks, teacher retirement boost, gas plant subsidies, and more

"...the budget surplus to make up for it, while homeowners will save an estimated $2,500 in taxes over the..."

Nov. 10, 2023 News Feature by the News Team

State Constitutional Amendments A voters' guide and recap of Chronicle endorsements

"...#4: Would allow a lien to be placed on homestead property in certain cases. No...."

Nov. 3, 1995 News Feature

Texas Lege Preview: Statewide Change to Housing Rules?

Thanks to HOME, most of that change is already here in Austin

"...also prohibit municipalities from adopting housing rules that require homeowners build front or back yards of specific sizes –..."

Jan. 10, 2025 News Feature by Austin Sanders

National Survey Finds Significant Support for Middle Income Housing, Smaller Lot Sizes

City Council aims to achieve both with HOME amendments

"...One week before City Council votes on a suite..."

Dec. 1, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

Chronicle Endorsements for the November 7 Election

Looking for guidance on the ballot's constitutional amendments and county propositions? We got you.

"...State Constitutional Amendments..."

Oct. 20, 2023 News Feature

Chronicle Endorsements

Our endorsements on local bond packages and state constitutional amendments

"...relevant to Travis County. There are also seven constitutional amendments, pertaining to ad valorem taxation, home equity loan financing,..."

Oct. 20, 2017 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

Chronicle Endorsements

Our endorsements on local bond packages and state constitutional amendments

"...following endorsements on local bond packages and state constitutional amendments. See the full text of these endorsements, and lots..."

Oct. 27, 2017 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

TYC, Now TRCC Sees Another Dawn

Home-builder regulators become builder licensers, ignoring Sunset Commission recommendations

"...it beefs up the agency's powers and re-brands the home builder registration system as a licensing system, TRCC is..."

May 7, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

'Austin Chronicle' Endorsements

General Election, Nov. 6 – Proposed Constitutional Amendments

"...our readers consider voting no on all 16 proposed amendments. Most would not be missed. However, for those who..."

Oct. 19, 2007 News Feature

Chronicle Endorsements

Our endorsements on local bond packages and state constitutional amendments

"...following endorsements on local bond packages and state constitutional amendments. See the full text of these endorsements, and lots..."

Nov. 3, 2017 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

Endorsements

No on everything. Double no on Proposition 2.

"...generally disposed, therefore, to recommend against any and all amendments, as a silly and fruitless way to run a..."

Oct. 21, 2005 News Feature

After Long Day of Testimony, Council Votes to End Single-Family Zoning

New rules will allow three homes on every lot

"...owners will be able to build up to three homes on lots that previously only allowed one or two..."

Dec. 8, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

'Austin Chronicle' Endorsements

General Election, Nov. 6 – Proposed Constitutional Amendments

"...our readers consider voting no on all 16 proposed amendments. Most would not be missed. However, for those who..."

Nov. 2, 2007 News Feature

'Austin Chronicle' Endorsements

General Election, Nov. 6 – Proposed Constitutional Amendments

"...our readers consider voting no on all 16 proposed amendments. Most would not be missed. However, for those who..."

Oct. 26, 2007 News Feature

Liveblogging the Lege Part Two

"...bill, is finally laid out and ready to take amendments. Voting procedures: Paper ballots. Counted on House floor. Gotta..."

Jan. 9, 2007 News Post by Wells Dunbar

House Delays Closure of Austin SSLC

Amendment scraps SSLC closure

"...House amendments have helped prolong the closure of the Austin State..."

May 23, 2015 News Post by Mary Tuma

Housing Affordability Is Heavily Imbalanced Across Races, Report Finds

Housing shortage is greater for Black Austinites

"...August, which found that the city is missing 211,000 homes affordable for four-person households earning $93,450 or less, which..."

Nov. 24, 2023 News Feature by Mae Lackey

Rural Republicans for Nurses

Rep. Christian savages rules for advanced practice nurses as blocking rural care

"...to 10%, and increasing the maximum distance from their home practice from 60 miles to 75 miles...."

May 20, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

The 10 Biggest Austin News Stories of 2024

A year of upheaval and settling dust

"...reduce the amount of land needed to build one home, allow apartments to be built closer to single-family homes,..."

Dec. 13, 2024 News Feature by the News Team

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