Austin Approves Citywide Density Bonus Program
Austin's new Density Bonus Program aims to increase urban density citywide.
Austin has approved a Citywide Density Bonus Program for mixed-use development. This initiative enhances urban density without assigning specific developers or architects.
City Council approved the program on May 21, 2026. In exchange for 15, 30, 45 or 60 feet of extra height, developers must provide on-site affordable housing or other community benefits, or in some cases pay into the Austin Housing Trust Fund. The program replaces the DB90 density bonus.
Given its citywide scope, specific transit options are not detailed. The program's impact will vary across neighborhoods, potentially improving transit access and connectivity over time.
Correction, Oct. 22, 2026: An earlier version of this story said the program includes multiple buildings and has no affordable housing units. It is a set of zoning rules that grants extra height in exchange for on-site affordable housing or other community benefits.
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