01 / THE PEOPLE BEHIND STRONGER COMMUNITIES
A returning resident of Rosewood Courts.
Michael Gerber
President & CEO
Austin Housing Authority
MESSAGE FROM OUR CEO
“Building stronger communities begins with housing, but it does not end there.”
As we approach our 90th anniversary and return to our original name, the Austin Housing Authority (AHA), we honor our history and make clear who we are today: an agency building stronger communities through housing, self-sufficiency programs, and long-term public value for more than 42,000 people across Austin.
For nearly 90 years, some of our proudest moments have come from handing a family the keys to a safe home. Today, we are just as proud of a different moment: the day a family hands those keys back because they have built the income, skills, and independence to no longer need our help. That’s the outcome of a stronger community.
THE PEOPLE BEHIND STRONGER COMMUNITIES
250
dedicated professionals are at the heart of AHA’s mission and impact.
Our mission
Provide affordable housing so that every Austinite has a place they’re proud to call home and can pursue their full potential.
02 / THE NUMBERS BEHIND OUR IMPACT
The numbers behind our impact.
Affordable housing, resident stability, and investment in the homes Austin needs. Highlights from the 2025–2026 report.
03 / BUILDING A STRONGER ROSEWOOD COURTS
Honoring history, Building what comes next.
In East Austin, preservation and progress belong together. Our redevelopment stories connect modern homes with enduring community roots.
PATHWAYS AT ROSEWOOD COURTS
A legacy renewed.
Rosewood’s next chapter brings mixed-income rental homes and affordable homeownership opportunities together with preserved historic buildings. Historic kiosks across the property help tell the community’s story.
184
mixed-income multifamily units
12
affordable homeownership opportunities through Habitat for Humanity
8
original buildings preserved
5
historic kiosks across the property
The twelve Prospect Heights families highlighted in the CEO’s message were former residents who closed on their first homes, creating a new foundation for their futures.
04 / SELF-SUFFICIENCY THROUGH HOMEOWNERSHIP
A home of her own.
A future on her terms.
AHA’s pathway to self-sufficiency and homeownership connects stability with a resident’s next chapter.
“
Section 8 and the Family Self-Sufficiency Program were a huge blessing. Because of that support, I’m now able to buy a home. The Austin Housing Authority helped me get where I am today.
Magenta P.
Family Self-Sufficiency graduate and first-time homeowner
Read Magenta’s story
Magenta and her family at their new home in Prospect Heights.
Her effort. Her progress.
A place to put down roots for her family.
2025 Family Self-Sufficiency by the numbers
AHA’s Homeownership Program helps residents move from housing stability toward long-term ownership by connecting them with resources, partnerships, and opportunities designed to make homeownership more attainable.
For Magenta, that pathway turned a long-held goal into reality. After a Housing Choice Voucher provided stability as she raised three daughters, she advanced her career, increased her income, and built savings through the Family Self-Sufficiency Program. When she was ready for the next step, AHA connected her to Prospect Heights, a first-of-its-kind homeownership community developed with Austin Habitat for Humanity for families with ties to East Austin.
After meeting the program requirements and completing 200 hours of sweat equity, Magenta became a first-time homeowner, building equity, creating generational wealth, and establishing a lasting home for her children.
05 / OUR COMMUNITY
Stronger at every stage of life.
Stronger connections for families, students, and seniors. AHA provides the foundation for residents to learn, grow, and thrive.
Who we serve by the numbers.
RACE
Black
52%
White
46%
Other
2%
ETHNICITY
Non-Hispanic
63%
Hispanic
37%
06 / OUR RESIDENT SERVICES
Stronger through Resident Services.
Every resident’s path to independence is different. AHA’s Resident Services offer practical tools, coaching, and community connections that help residents build on their strengths and goals.
AHA invests in resident stability and independence through tools and coaching.
Our Resident Services connect individuals and families with practical resources that can remove barriers to greater independence.
Residents can pursue education and career development, strengthen their finances through coaching, and access health and wellness resources. These connections are designed to help residents move toward greater stability and self-sufficiency.
Tools, coaching, and community connections.
Program reach by the numbers
07 / BUILDING A STRONGER SANTA RITA
Building a Stronger Santa Rita.
CONCEPTUAL RENDERING · PROPOSED REDEVELOPMENT OF SANTA RITA COURTS
PATHWAYS AT SANTA RITA COURTS
Stronger homes. Enduring roots.
Modern homes, historic preservation, and support for families shape the next chapter at Pathways at Santa Rita Courts.
The report’s redevelopment plan adds homes while preserving historic buildings. Resident continuity remains central: every current resident retains the right to return after redevelopment.
103
units added following redevelopment
12
historic buildings preserved
100%
of current residents retain the right to return
Phase 1
includes a Pre-K center for families and residents
As the CEO’s message explains, free on-site pre-K can help parents pursue work and opportunity with reliable childcare close to home.
08 / OUR ORGANIZATIONS
A shared mission. Distinct roles.
AHA and its subsidiaries connect housing stability, affordable development, and responsible oversight. Each organization contributes a distinct part of the work to build stronger communities.
HOUSING STABILITY & RESIDENT OPPORTUNITY
Austin Housing Authority
AHA provides affordable housing and rental assistance while connecting residents with tools, coaching, and community support that help them pursue their goals. Its mission is to provide affordable housing so that every Austinite has a place they’re proud to call home and can pursue their full potential.
AAHC
DEVELOPMENT
AFFORDABLE DEVELOPMENT & REINVESTMENT
Austin Affordable Housing Corporation
AHA’s nonprofit subsidiary works with developers, lenders, and public and private partners to acquire, develop, and preserve affordable housing. Its investments also generate revenue that supports resident services, scholarships, and RAD redevelopment.
SHCC
OVERSIGHT
COMPLIANCE & FEDERAL HOUSING OVERSIGHT
Southwest Housing Compliance Corporation
AHA’s subsidiary administers HUD Project-Based Section 8 housing contracts in Texas and Arkansas. Compliance services, payment administration, and technical assistance support residents and property owners while protecting federal housing resources.
09 / SHCC: CELEBRATING 25 YEARS OF IMPACT
SHCC: Celebrating 25 years of impact.
SHCC and AHA serve residents, property owners, HUD, and taxpayers through compliance and oversight.
Southwest Housing Compliance Corporation provides responsible stewardship and oversight, helping ensure federal housing resources are managed effectively and residents have access to safe homes.
AHA’s subsidiary serves as HUD’s Performance Based Contract Administrator for Texas and Arkansas. Through this work, SHCC helps ensure federally assisted housing meets HUD standards and that public resources are responsibly managed.
This work strengthens accountability, supports payments, and protects federal housing resources. Over 25 years, SHCC has built trusted compliance services, responsive customer service, and technical assistance for the project-based Section 8 housing industry.
SHCC impact by the numbers
10 / AAHC: A BRIDGE TO AFFORDABLE COMMUNITIES
AAHC: A bridge to affordable communities.
Carrington at Oak Hill, an affordable property in the AAHC portfolio.
AAHC and AHA work together to expand affordable housing and reinvest in opportunities that support resident success.
AHA’s nonprofit subsidiary works with developers, lenders, and public and private partners to acquire, develop, and preserve quality affordable housing across Austin.
Austin Affordable Housing Corporation expands housing options for working Austinites, including teachers, nurses, first responders, and service industry employees.
Its partnerships generate revenue that supports services and scholarships for AHA residents and provides gap financing for RAD redevelopment. This connects residents with resources, coaching, and education to strengthen financial stability.
By linking affordable housing development with resident investment, AAHC helps families build skills, pursue educational goals, and achieve greater self-sufficiency.
AAHC impact by the numbers
11 / FY26 FINANCIAL REPORT
FY26 financial report.
Explore the financial position, revenue, and expenses presented in the supplied annual-report iteration.
All table amounts are in millions. Totals are reproduced as printed in the report; rounding can cause displayed components to sum differently.