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For specific questions and inquiries about affordable homes at Mueller, please email us or visit us at Mueller Central.
The Mueller Affordable Homes Program
Mueller is a community with a vision of being a place where all types of people from all walks of life can live, work, shop and play. Over the decades-long history of Mueller, as it's moved from vision to reality, a key component has been affordable and workforce housing that creates income diversity and vitality.
That's the genesis of the Affordable Homes Program, which includes one-quarter of all Mueller houses, condos and apartments — more than 1,100 homes — reserved for households below Austin's median income. That means Mueller can be home to:
- First-time homebuyers
- Working families building their financial stability
- Seniors on fixed incomes and persons with disabilities
- Teachers, nurses, police officers, firefighters and other essential service professions
- And others who thought they'd never be able to afford a home in Central Austin
To see available homes click here.
General Eligibility - For-Sale Homes
- At least one applicant must work 25-hours/week (not applicable if disabled or retired)
- Must obtain Income Eligibility Certification from Lender stating that household income and assets meet the Mueller Affordable Homes Program Income & Asset Guidelines and is at or below 80% of the Median Family Income for Austin area as published annually by HUD. Please use the Income Estimation Calculator in the right-hand box to estimate your income.
- Please be advised that if down payment is less than 5% of the purchasing price, buyer may be required to attend a homebuyer education class by the lender
- Must have a first lien, home mortgage as the primary buyer
- Must owner-occupy the property
- Must agree to all affordable housing restrictions and participate in the Mueller Affordable Homes Program
- Must comply with the City of Austin’s SMART Housing Program
- Must provide accurate and complete information. False or misleading statements concerning household status, income, and/or assets will disqualify applicants from participation in the program and may subject the applicant to other sanctions
- Other restrictions may apply
For-Sale Affordable Homes
- Reserved for buyers at 80% or below Austin MFI
- Sales pricing allows buyers to spend no more than 30% of gross income on housing
- Buyers achieve the dream of home ownership through a shared appreciation program supported by the non-profit Mueller Foundation
- Homes are dispersed in every Mueller residential phase
- Homes are built by the same builders who are building market rate homes, under the same design standards as other Mueller homes
- Homes comply with the City of Austin's award-winning S.M.A.R.T™ Housing Program
- Homes earn at least a three-star rating in the Austin Energy Green Building Program, meaning substantial savings on energy
For-Rent Affordable Homes
- Reserved for renters at 60% or below Austin MFI. Household income is certified annually
- Rents set to allow buyers to spend no more than 30% of gross income on housing
- Units included in every Mueller multi-family community as well as in future 100% affordable apartment communities for seniors and working families
- All units reflect Mueller's award-winning master plan, design and Green Building standards
Please visit the City of Austin's website for additional information regarding the Austin MFI.
