About HACA and SHCC
Overseen by the Department of Housing and Urban Development, the
Housing Authority of the City of Austin is a federally funded agency
that provides safe, decent and affordable housing and supportive
services to approximately 18,000 Austin residents. HACA has 19 housing
developments (1,928 units) in Austin and also administers a Housing
Choice Voucher / Section 8 program that provides participants with
affordable housing in the private market through rent subsidies.
HACA is committed to serving Austin residents by providing safe,
quality affordable housing to families of low income. It strives
to break the poverty cycle by serving as a catalyst for its residents
to become economically self-sufficient.
In response to the growing needs of Austin residents and the subsequent
decline of federal funding to support community development programs,
HACA created the Southwest Housing Compliance Corporation, a nonprofit,
501(c)(3) subsidiary of HACA. SHCC began operation in April of 2000
and contributes its revenue to support HACA’s goal to acquire
and make affordable housing available to residents of Austin. Additionally,
SHCC funds support HACA’s three primary community development
initiatives: drop-out prevention, economic development and health
and wellness.
