APPLICABILITY.
Austin City Code § 5-1-132
in effect§ 5-1-132 - APPLICABILITY.
(A) Except as otherwise provided in this section, this article applies to the new construction of a single-family dwelling, duplex, and triplex after the effective date of this article that is funded with financial assistance from the City.
(B) This article does not apply to an application for financial assistance from the City on a dwelling structure for which a certificate of occupancy has been issued under the Building Code.
(C) City financial assistance covered by this article includes:
(1) a building contract or similar contractual agreement involving a City-funded program or fund, including the Austin Housing Finance Corporation, or a similar program;
(2) a real estate purchase, lease, or donation by the City or its agents;
(3) preferential tax treatment, bond assistance, mortgage assistance, or similar financial advantages from the City or its agents;
(4) disbursement of federal or state construction funds including a Community Development Block Grant; or
(5) a City contract to provide funding or a financial benefit for housing.
Source: 1992 Code Section 7-1-171; Ord. 031106-12; Ord. 031211-11; Ord. 040115-45; Ord. 040610-7.
Source: City of Austin, City Code and City Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/tx/austin/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT5CIRI_CH5-1HODI_ART3ACHOCOPUFU_DIV1GEPR_S5-1-132APFetched: 10/27/2026