Austin has expanded a neighborhood housing-support program across Dove Springs, Montopolis and Colony Park, with additional coverage for eligible households close to Project Connect corridors.
Displacement Prevention Navigators began working in August 2026 and are expected to continue through March 2027. The program is intended to connect residents with housing resources before rising costs or other pressures force them to leave their community.
The three named neighborhood areas are Dove Springs in ZIP code 78744, Montopolis in 78741 and Colony Park in 78724. The expanded coverage also includes eligible households within one mile of Project Connect corridors.
What Austin's housing navigators do
According to the City of Austin, navigators provide weekly in-person hours in their communities, attend local events and offer digital follow-up. Their work can include resource fairs and referrals for case-management support.
That neighborhood model is intended to make help easier to find through people who understand the area, rather than expecting every resident to identify the right city department or program alone.
The official announcement says navigators are paid $25 an hour for up to 40 hours a month, with mileage and phone support. Those details refer to the selected navigator roles; they are not a promise that new paid positions are currently open.
Who may be covered?
Living in one of the named areas does not automatically guarantee eligibility for every housing or financial-support program. Each service can have its own rules covering income, household circumstances, tenancy or location.
Residents should therefore speak with a navigator or use the city's official housing resources to find out which assistance fits their situation. They should not send sensitive financial or identity documents to an unverified social-media account claiming to represent the program.
The expanded navigator scheme forms part of Austin's wider work to reduce displacement in neighborhoods where development and transport investment can increase pressure on existing households. Project Connect corridor coverage is particularly relevant because major infrastructure changes can affect rents, land values and business costs well beyond a station site.
The first advertised community resource fair took place on August 29, so residents reading after that date should check the official page for the next event or current contact route rather than relying on an expired listing.
The City of Austin's navigator announcement contains the program background and should be used for current updates.
