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Affordable housing in Austin, Texas: open lotteries and waitlists

Austin, Texas has 5 open affordable housing listings on Fair Shot Housing right now: 1 lottery, 3 waitlists and 1 first come listing. Homes for sale are posted from $180,500 to $261,078. None of the open listings here posts a fixed deadline.

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Open now in Austin, Texas

These listings do not post a fixed deadline, so apply while they are open.

Photo of Austin Community Land Trust homes (ACLT)
OpenFor sale

Austin Community Land Trust homes (ACLT)

Austin, TX

Home for sale · Waitlist

$207,654–$261,078

2–4 bedrooms

First-time buyers only
Photo of Austin Community Land Trust homes (AHFC)
OpenFor sale

Austin Community Land Trust homes (AHFC)

Austin, TX

Home for sale · Lottery

$207,654–$261,078

2–4 bedrooms

First-time buyers only
Photo of Guadalupe Neighborhood Development Corp land trust homes (waitlist)
OpenFor sale

Guadalupe Neighborhood Development Corp land trust homes (waitlist)

Austin, TX

Home for sale · Waitlist

Price not posted

Homes and sizes not posted

Photo of Guadalupe Neighborhood Development Corp rental housing (waitlist)
OpenFor rent

Guadalupe Neighborhood Development Corp rental housing (waitlist)

Austin, TX

Income-restricted rental · Waitlist

Rent not posted

Homes and sizes not posted

Photo of The Ivory at the Chicon (workforce condos)
Open nowFor sale

The Ivory at the Chicon (workforce condos)

Austin, TX

Home for sale · First come

$180,500–$228,380

40 homes · 1–2 bedrooms

Quick facts for Austin, Texas

Open listings
51 lottery, 3 waitlists, 1 first come listing
Price range for homes
$180,500 to $261,078Homes for sale that post a price (4 for sale in total).
Income limit, 2 people
$75,250 to $83,400The most a household of 2 can earn a year. Based on the 3 listings that post it.
Online applications
0 of 5Listings with an online application.
Where applications are posted
guadalupendc.org, aclt-homes.org, austintexas.govThe sites most listings here link to.
Next deadline
None postedWaitlists and first come listings stay open until closed.
Data last checked
Oct 6, 2026

Every figure is worked out from the open listings above and changes as listings open and close. Each program sets its own income limit, often as a share of the area median income (the middle income in the area), so limits differ from listing to listing.

Questions about affordable housing in Austin, Texas

What kinds of affordable housing listings are open in Austin, Texas?

Austin, Texas has 1 lottery, 3 waitlists and 1 first come listing open right now. Each listing says whether it is a lottery, a waitlist or first come.

How much does affordable housing cost in Austin, Texas?

Homes for sale are posted from $180,500 to $261,078. Rents in income-restricted rentals are usually set by a program formula tied to the middle income in the area (the area median income) instead of the market, so they are often lower than similar homes nearby.

What income do I need to qualify for affordable housing in Austin, Texas?

Among the 3 listings in Austin, Texas that post an income limit, the most a household of 2 can earn a year ranges from $75,250 to $83,400. Some programs also set a minimum income, and limits are higher for larger households. Both differ from listing to listing. The free qualify check compares your household with the income limit and rules on each open listing.

Can I apply online for affordable housing in Austin, Texas?

None of the 5 open listings in Austin, Texas that we track has an online application; they use paper, email or in-person steps. Listings here link to guadalupendc.org (2 listings), aclt-homes.org (1 listing) and austintexas.gov (1 listing). Check each listing for any application fee the program states, and be careful with anyone who asks you to pay to enter a lottery.

When is the next housing deadline in Austin, Texas?

None of the open listings in Austin, Texas posts a deadline that is still ahead. Waitlists and first come listings stay open until the program closes them, so the listing page is the place to check the latest status.

How lotteries, waitlists and first come work

All 5 open listings in Austin, Texas

The open listings we have here, with their kind of housing and how you get in. Open one to see its deadline, rent or price, income limits and how to apply.

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Fair Shot Housing is not a government agency. Listing details come from public agency sources; always confirm them with the program before you apply.