Residents in Austin struggle with affordability despite rapid rehousing program

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Carolyn Williams spoke on behalf of her friend Maria and others during a campaign rally to advocate for better investment in rapid rehousing programs. Tony Carter, a resident in a two-bedroom apartment in South Austin, is currently receiving rental assistance through the rapid rehousing program. However, he is still struggling to afford the increasing rent. The program aims to help individuals transition to permanent and stable housing, but for some residents, it does not bridge the affordability gap.

Carolyn Williams habló en nombre de su amiga María y de otras personas durante un mitin de la campaña para invertir mejor en programas de realojamiento rápido.Tony Carter vive en un departamento de dos dormitorios en el sur de Austin . Fue asignado allí a través de un programa de realojamiento rápido en febrero.

"Tengo dos trabajos, pero con los dos no gano lo suficiente ni siquiera para pagar el alquiler mensual si decidiera quedarme en los departamentos en los que me han metido", dijo Carter. Pero muchas de las personas que se benefician del programa afirman que eso no siempre ocurre. Carter dijo que él y su prometida embarazada podrían acabar de nuevo en la calle si no pueden pagar el alquiler de 1,700 dólares a finales de febrero de 2025.

Muchos de ellos tienen varios trabajos -a menudo por el salario mínimo- o tienen ingresos fijos debido a discapacidades y otros factores. A otros les ha resultado difícil encontrar trabajo porque tienen una condena penal que aparece en los certificados de antecedentes. "Nuestras vacantes en Austin están en mínimos históricos", dijo Mollica."Nuestros costos de vivienda, aunque hemos visto cierto alivio en los últimos dos meses, están en máximos históricos en términos de costos de alquiler".

Los defensores de Vocal Texas dijeron que Austin debe encontrar maneras de mantener a la gente en sus hogares, incluyendo la construcción y creación de más programas de vivienda asequible que ofrezcan servicios de apoyo y soluciones permanentes para las personas necesitadas.

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