Welcome!

The Citywide Density Bonus Program was approved by City Council on May 21, 2026. The adopted ordinance will be posted as soon as it is available.

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 past engagement opportunities on the Engagement tab.  

Project Timeline

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June 2025

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

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July 2025 - February 2026

Develop staff proposal

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March - April 2026

Community engagement 

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May 2026

City Council consideration (5/21) - watch discussion

  • Council Action: The Citywide Density Bonus Program was adopted by Council with amendments by an 8-1 vote, with 2 Councilmembers absent.  

Contact Information

Email: LDCUpdates@AustinTexas.gov
Phone: 512-974-7220