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Austin Community Land Trust Homes (Housing Finance Corporation)

Austin, TX

Home for saleLotteryFirst-time buyers

Austin land trust homes.

Cost

Area median income is the middle income in the area: half of households earn more, and half earn less.

SizePriceIncome level
2 bedrooms$207,654Up to 80% of the area's median income
3 bedrooms$234,260Up to 80% of the area's median income
4+ bedrooms$261,078Up to 80% of the area's median income

Who can apply

Open to

First-time home buyers, earning under the limits below.

Other rules from the listing

  • Household income at or below 80% of Austin's median family income.

Income limits

The most your whole household can earn in a year, before taxes.

HouseholdMaximum income
1 person$72,950
2 people$83,400
3 people$93,800
4 people$104,200
5 people$112,550
6 people$120,900

Who gets priority

These applicants move up the list.

  • A lottery is used to prioritize eligible households
  • Documents showing generational ties to Austin are requested

How to apply

Ways to apply

Online

The property's application ↗Apply through the application portal, which stays open until the current homes are sold. A lottery is used to rank eligible households.

Documents you'll need

  • Government-issued photo ID (driver's license, state ID, permanent resident card)
  • Social Security card
  • Proof of income
  • Such as recent pay stubs or profit and loss statements
  • Proof of household size
  • Such as tax returns or custodial documents
  • Proof of generational ties
  • Such as past addresses or school records
  • Recent utility bill
  • Last 6 months of bank statements
  • Mortgage lender pre-approval letter
  • Homebuyer education certificate approved by the federal housing department

Contact

Details

Run by

Austin Housing Finance Corporation

Good to know

The application stays open until current homes are sold.Land stays in the trust.Based on a July 21, 2025 city announcement; check that it is still open.

Source

Listing on austintexas.gov ↗Confirm the details with the building or office before you apply.
$207,654–$261,078Open now
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