Welcome!

We invite you to learn more about the Citywide Density Bonus Program, or DBC.

How to navigate this page: 

  • You can click “Continue” below to review each page, or you can click on a tab above to go directly to a specific page. 
  • Start at the Background tab to learn more about the context informing the Citywide Density Bonus Program proposal.  
  • Or, jump straight to the draft proposal by clicking Proposal Overview.”  
  • You can find next steps and engagement opportunities on the Get Involvedtab.  
  • There are questions throughout the tabs where you are invited to provide feedback.

Upcoming Opportunities to Get Involved

Housing Affordability Fair

Join us at the Housing Affordability Fair to connect with housing resources provided by the City of Austin and weigh in on updates to programs that support housing affordability throughout the city, including the Citywide Density Bonus Program. Food, kids’ activities, and Spanish interpreters will be provided. Additional accommodations can be requested at registration.

Saturday, April 11, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

Conley-Guerrero Senior Activity Center

808 Nile St, Austin, TX 78702

RSVP here!

Virtual Open House

Can't make it to the Housing Affordability Fair? Staff will also host an online opportunity to learn more about the Citywide Density Bonus Program draft proposal, ask questions, and share your thoughts. Spanish interpretation provided. Additional accommodations can be requested at registration. This meeting will be recorded and posted on this page. 

Monday, April 13, 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Register here!

Discover more opportunities to engage with the project on the "Get Involved" tab!

 

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complete
June 2025

City Council Resolution No. 20250605-80 with direction on updating density bonus programs

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complete
July 2025 - February 2026

Develop staff proposal

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live
March - April 2026

Community engagement 

Planning Commission briefing (3/31)

Housing Affordability Fair (4/11 - Register!)

Virtual Open House (4/13 - Register!)

Planning Commission consideration (4/28)

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planned
May 2026

City Council consideration (5/21)

Contact Information

LDCUpdates@AustinTexas.gov