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A rendering of what a three-home property could look like under the HOME Initiative, which allows builders to cram more housing into city limits. CITY OF AUSTIN

Austin Business Journal shares, "It has been a year of change in Austin for regulations around homebuilding, with many new policies enacted that are meant to boost the supply of residences. 

They include new density bonus programs that enable developers to build taller buildings if they include affordable units, as well as modifications to rules governing lot sizes and how many homes can be built on them.

Here is a look at some of the changes enacted in Austin in 2024, in addition to proposals that the City Council may consider soon.

HOME Initiative 

One of the most debated undertakings was the implementation of the HOME Initiative, which altered the rules regarding how many homes can be built on single-family lots and also reduced the…

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As cities around Central Texas remain in various drought stages, homeowners must keep local water restrictions in mind when landscaping. (Courtesy San Antonio Water System)

Community Impact Ausitn writes, "As Austin Metropolitan Area cities remain in stage 1, 2 or 3 water restrictions in response to varying drought conditions, homeowners have to keep these restrictions in mind when landscaping—whether they’re buying, selling or staying where they are.

Adam Mosier, co-owner of of Austin custom homebuilder Mosier Luxury Homes, and Kent Redding, Austin Board of Realtors 2024 president, shared their insight on the most effective water restriction-friendly landscaping and how this can impact the local housing market.

The outlook

Mosier said there are many variables his team must consider when contracting with landscape installation contractors and thinking about a landscape plan for clients.

As an added layer to city regulations,…

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