Many of us have loved ones that, as they get older, will have special needs to maintain their independence and lifestyle and stay healthy and safe. New changes in the City of Austin’s development code have created new options for multi-generational living.
Recent changes to the local development code, known as the HOME initiatives, have also opened up many beneficial options to facilitate aging in place needs. There are now more and better options for creating multiple residences on one property and far fewer restrictions on how these are sized and placed. It is hoped that this will increase housing density and affordability in Austin, but we hope these new options will lead to a renaissance in multi-generational living as well.
Almost all properties are now allowed two residences per lot, and in many cases three. These homes can now be big or small, attached or detached, subdivided to be their own properties or kept on one parcel. This opens up a whole new world of possibilities to build a space for your loved-ones to be close-by, but have their own space, maintaining their independence and dignity. This also gives you significant flexibility to build exactly what you need as well as design a space that can be flexible over time to meet your needs through all life stages.
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