5310 Helen St, Austin, TX 78751
Waiting List Forecast: Likely Short or None
Verified for 2023 by Lorena Bentley, Colleen Carter| Rent | Beds | Baths | SqFt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Call for Rents† | Studio - 3 Beds | 1 - 2 Baths | 550 - 1,322 Sq Ft |
Since this property is a LIHTC property that might not have a project based rental assistance contract, it is likely that it either has no waiting list or the waiting list is shorter than properties with rental assistance. You should contact the property to verify.
Note: Affordable Housing Online has not confirmed the waiting list status directly with the property. This waiting list status forecast is based on our housing experts' knowledge of similar properties. You should always confirm this status directly with the property.
Travis Flats offers a variety of affordable studio, 1-bedroom, 2-bedroom, and 3-bedroom apartment homes. Each unit features a full appliance package, 9 ft ceilings, washer/dryer hookups, and designer finishes. Property amenities include a community room, business center, fitness center, yoga studio, on-site laundry center, kid's corner, and garage parking. Travis Flats are near public transportation and many shopping and dining options.
This LIHTC property is among the most common types of affordable rental housing in the United States. The LIHTC program only provides subsidies to the building’s owner at construction. No subsidies are provided directly to the residents, but the owner must set rents affordable to low-income renters in the area. Our data suggests Travis Flats does not participate in any project-based rent subsidy program. This means you must earn enough to pay the full rent or have your own Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher. For that reason, LIHTC properties tend to have shorter waiting lists or even none at all. LIHTC properties nationwide are required to accept housing vouchers. LIHTC properties were first built in the late 1980's. Because they tend to be newer, these properties are more likely to have larger units, more amenities, and greater tenant service offerings than other affordable housing programs. This property might be right for you if you have a housing voucher or enough income to pay rent, are looking for a high quality property, or need immediate availability. Since this property participates in the LIHTC program, the property is required to accept Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers. As a LIHTC property that chose the 40/60 election, this property has agreed to set aside at least 40% of its units for families and individuals earning 60% of Area Median Income (AMI). Many properties have actually set aside more units than required by law, and in many cases all of the units at these properties are affordable to renters with lower incomes. Since this property participates in the LIHTC program, the property is required to accept Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers.
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| Unit (Bd/Ba) | Ft2 | Rent |
|---|---|---|
| The Nighthawk (Studio/1) | 550ft2 | Call for Price† |
| The Armadillo (Studio/1) | 610ft2 | Call for Price† |
| The Pennybacker (1/1) | 685ft2 | Call for Price† |
| The Lady Bird (1/1) | 732ft2 | Call for Price† |
| The Driskill (2/2) | 1036ft2 | Call for Price† |
| The Continental (2/2) | 1132ft2 | Call for Price† |
| The Zilker (2/1) | 897ft2 | Call for Price† |
| The Paramount (2/1) | 906ft2 | Call for Price† |
| The Moon Tower (3/2) | 1319ft2 | Call for Price† |
| The Willie (3/2) | 1322ft2 | Call for Price† |
| AMI* | 1 person | 2 people | 3 people | 4 people | 5 people | 6 people |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50% AMI for LIHTC Units | $40,900 / year | $46,750 / year | $52,600 / year | $58,400 / year | $63,100 / year | $67,750 / year |
| 50% AMI for PBRA Units | $40,900 / year | $46,750 / year | $52,600 / year | $58,400 / year | $63,100 / year | $67,750 / year |
| 60% AMI for LIHTC Units | $49,080 / year | $56,100 / year | $63,120 / year | $70,080 / year | $75,720 / year | $81,300 / year |
*AMI: Area Median Income. Renters qualify for different housing programs if their income is below a specified percentage of AMI.
Does Travis Flats have a waiting list?
Travis Flats probably doesn't have a waiting list, and, if it does, the wait times are most likely short. We haven't confirmed if this is the case, so you should contact the property to confirm.
Are rents subsidized at Travis Flats?
We believe rents are most likely NOT subsidized at any of the units at this property since our research has not discovered any public housing or rental assistance contracts associated with this property. This means you will most likely have to pay the full rent no matter your income. Note: In some rare instances, some properties may have a small number of units subsidized through state or private programs.
What property management company manges Travis Flats?
Travis Flats is managed by DMA Companies headquartered in Austin, TX.
In addition to Travis Flats, how many other affordable housing properties (and units) are there in Austin?
In addition to Travis Flats, we list 215 other affordable properties in Austin. Learn about these properties here. Our data research shows that there are a total of 30022 affordable units in Austin.
When was the Travis Flats listing last updated?
Travis Flats listing on Affordable Housing Online was last updated on 11/01/2023 by Lorena Bentley. Remember, a property's status can change so you should contact the property to confirm.
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