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In light of current heightened concerns regarding the spread of COVID-19, the Community Development Block Grant Public Hearing will be held virtually to comply with the Travis County Judge’s Order. The virtual hearing will take place on March 24, 2020 at 9:00am. Members of the public who wish to participate may call the following toll free number at the time of the public hearing: 866-393-8749. Use this meeting ID: 149-100-895.

Debido a las preocupaciones crecientes actuales con respecto a la propagación de COVID-19, y en cumplimiento con el Órden del Juez del Condado de Travis, la Audiencia Pública de CDBG Acerca de las Necesidades de la Comunidad programado para el 24 de marzo de 2020 se llevará acabo virtualmente. Personas del público que quieren participar, pueden llamar al número gratuito siguiente a la hora de la audiencia: 866-393-8749. Usen el meeting ID: 149-100-895.

Travis County invites the public to attend a public hearing on March 24, 2020 at 9:00 am at Travis County Commissioners Courtroom, 700 Lavaca, Austin, TX. Residents will have the opportunity to present community needs and recommend projects for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds for usage in the unincorporated areas of Travis County and the Villages of Webberville and San Leanna. The information collected will help guide the selection of CDBG projects for the Program Year 2020 (October 2020-September 2021). For more information, see the invitation in English and Spanish (Español). 

Can’t attend a public meeting regarding community needs? You may also participate by filling out a Participation Form (Needs Survey).

TAX RATE: TRAVIS COUNTY ADOPTED A TAX RATE THAT WILL RAISE MORE TAXES FOR MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS THAN LAST YEAR’S TAX RATE. THE TAX RATE WILL EFFECTIVELY BE RAISED BY 3.5 PERCENT AND WILL RAISE TAXES FOR MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS ON A $100,000 HOME BY APPROXIMATELY $9.12.