AUSTIN, Texas — With Travis County eviction rates at an all-time high, the Austin City Council approved $4 million for emergency rental assistance during its Oct. 9 regular meeting.
The City Council allocated an additional $400,000 to its 2025-26 fiscal budget that Austin Housing will distribute to the “I Belong in Austin” program, which supports Austinites facing eviction. Made in collaboration with outreach ministry, El Buen Samaritano, I Belong in Austin works to prevent households earning at or below 80% of area median income from facing displacement.
“The I Belong in Austin program is a vital part of our city’s commitment to keeping families housed and communities stable,” said Deletta Dean, director of Austin Housing, in a news release. “With this additional funding, we can reach more Austinites who are at risk of eviction and ensure they have the support they need while strengthening our city’s commitment to housing stability.”…