Summary
Austin is finally trying to overhaul outdated zoning laws to make it easier to build more housing. This could be a game-changer for cooling off our wild rent and home prices by letting developers build more options in your neighborhood.
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Impact analysis
If this passes, we could see more housing supply hit the market, which is the best way to stop rent and home prices from skyrocketing.
Renters and prospective homebuyers who are currently priced out of the city will have more affordable options to choose from.
Some long-time homeowners might worry about changes to their neighborhood's character or increased density on their block.
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Homeowners who fought Austin land code changes celebrate court victory
Homeowners who fought Austin land code changes celebrate court victory KVUE
Austin will try again to tame its housing affordability crisis with zoning reforms. Can it do it this time?
Austin will try again to tame its housing affordability crisis with zoning reforms. Can it do it this time? The Texas Tribune
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