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Mueller Affordable Home Overview
In support of the community’s goals, the master plan for Mueller includes a commitment to diversity, providing a wide range of home types and prices. Mueller‘s affordable homes program was created specifically to include homes for families earning less than the area’s median income that might not otherwise be able to afford a home in central Austin. Catellus, the City of Austin, Mueller homebuilders and apartment developers work together to provide a portion of all the homes at Mueller at a purchase or rental price structured for these households through Mueller’s affordable homes program.
The affordable homes program will include at minimum 25 percent of Mueller’s for-sale and for-rent residences at the project’s completion. These houses, condominiums and apartments are interspersed throughout the community and are essentially indistinguishable, having design and construction standards consistent with all homes built at Mueller.
Prospective homebuyers and apartment renters interested in the program work with Mueller builders and apartment developers going through an application process to income-qualify and meet eligibility criteria modeled after the City of Austin’s S.M.A.R.T. Housing Program. The earnings benchmark to purchase a home is 80% or less of the area’s Median Family Income (MFI) and is 60% or less of the area’s MFI for apartment rental in Mueller’s affordable homes program.
Click here to learn more about the Mueller Affordable Homes Program.
If you are interested in buying a Mueller Affordable home contact us at [email protected].
For Current Residents
If you are a current resident and need to address any of the following matters, please ensure you have approval from the Mueller Foundation. Please reach out to the Mueller Foundation at [email protected] for further guidance:
Home Modifications: If you're planning changes or improvements to your property, prior approval is required.
Temporary Leaves of Absence: Should you need to leave your residence temporarily, please notify us to ensure compliance with program guidelines.
Refinancing: Approval is necessary before pursuing any refinancing or home equity borrowing options.
Reselling: If you intend to sell your home, contact us to understand the steps and requirements. The Mueller Foundation has the option to purchase and first right of refusal on your home in order to preserve the home for another affordable buyer.
Property Tax: If you have any discrepancies or questions about your property taxes, please reach out. The Mueller Foundation has partnered with Texas Protax to offer specialized support and tax services to our affordable homeowners. Please email the Mueller Foundation at [email protected].