American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) – Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (LFRF)
Your input could shape how the Travis County Commissioners Court spends new federal and state funding that may become available in the future. For now, survey results will help us determine priorities for a portion of the ARPA funding. Travis County Commissioners Court is expected to discuss and consider APRA funding decisions during regular voting sessions in early 2023. Visit the Commissioners Court webpage to live stream sessions and access agenda item information and supporting materials.
The community feedback may also inform County decisions to look at infrastructure and other funding mechanisms to address community need.
Strategic Planning
Travis County is developing a strategic plan, focusing on areas that mean the most to residents. This type of plan is important because it will guide the Travis County government’s decisions for policy and spending over the next several years.
Economic Development & Place-Based Planning
When a company wants to build housing or commercial space in the County, and they want government assistance, we can use the survey to find the ZIP code(s) close to the new development and understand what’s most important to those neighborhoods. We can then talk to the company about the types of housing and businesses needed. This helps us influence the community you live in and have the types of services, businesses, and housing you want in your community.
How did we get here?
On May 11, 2021, the Travis County Commissioners Court instructed staff to proceed with a community engagement process related to a portion of the County’s American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding allocation to make sure remaining dollars are used to best meet the needs of the community.
On September 21, 2021, the Commissioners Court approved setting aside $110 million of the ARPA funding allocation for supportive housing projects to assist people experiencing homelessness.
On December 14, 2021, the Commissioners Court approved allowing the community engagement initiative to help with work related to economic development and future federal and state funding.
