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Public Hearing on South First Affordable Apartments Tax Credit Application

Original title: Conduct a public hearing and consider a resolution related to an application by South First Affordable Partners LP, or an affiliated entity, for 4% Non-Competitive Housing Tax Credits for the rehabilitation of a scattered-site multifamily housing development to be financed through the private activity bond program and to be known as South First Affordable Apartments, located at or near 714 Turtle Creek Boulevard, Austin, TX 78745 and 5609 Cougar Drive, Austin, TX 78745. This item has no fiscal impact. Approving this resolution does not constitute any obligation of the City with respect to funding. This resolution will support the applicant's application for federal Housing Tax Credits.

May 28, 2026

housingaffordable housingtax creditsurban developmentcity council

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The Frame

What this does

The resolution supports a private developer's application for federal tax credits to rehabilitate affordable housing units at 714 Turtle Creek Boulevard and 5609 Cougar Drive, though the City of Austin assumes no financial obligation for the project.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

South First Affordable Partners LP

The entity is seeking City support for a federal tax credit application to rehabilitate housing units.

Residents of 714 Turtle Creek Blvd and 5609 Cougar Dr

These residents are living in the housing units slated for rehabilitation under the proposed project.

City of Austin

The City is acting as the governing body to hold a public hearing and consider a resolution of support.

What changed

Last recorded activity May 28, 2026.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

The Austin City Council is holding a public hearing to consider supporting a tax credit application for the rehabilitation of the South First Affordable Apartments. This project involves two locations and seeks federal .

Key Facts

  • The City Council is conducting a public hearing regarding a tax credit application for South First Affordable Apartments.
  • The applicant is South First Affordable Partners LP or an affiliated entity.
  • The project seeks 4% Non-Competitive Housing Tax Credits for the rehabilitation of a scattered-site multifamily development.
  • The project will be financed through the private activity bond program.
  • The project sites are located at 714 Turtle Creek Boulevard and 5609 Cougar Drive, Austin, TX 78745.
  • The resolution has no fiscal impact on the City of Austin.
  • Approval of the resolution does not create a financial obligation for the City.
  • The resolution serves as formal support for the applicant's federal tax credit application.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will this project cost the City of Austin money?
No, the document explicitly states that this item has no fiscal impact and the City assumes no obligation for funding.
What is the purpose of this resolution?
The resolution is intended to provide official City support for the developer's application for federal .

Why It Matters

The resolution supports a private developer's application for federal tax credits to rehabilitate affordable housing units at 714 Turtle Creek Boulevard and 5609 Cougar Drive, though the City of Austin assumes no financial obligation for the project.

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Non-Fiscal Support Model

The document highlights a common local government strategy of providing official support for federal tax credits without incurring direct financial liability.

City of Austin

Connected Entities

location5609 Cougar Drive, Austin, TX 78745“One of the two project site addresses.”Map →
organizationCity of Austin“The local government body considering the resolution.”Map →
locationSouth First Affordable Apartments“The name of the housing development project.”Map →
location714 Turtle Creek Boulevard, Austin, TX 78745“One of the two project site addresses.”Map →
organizationSouth First Affordable Partners LP“The applicant seeking support for federal housing tax credits.”Map →

Sources

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