Architectural Barrier Removal Program
City of Austin, Neighborhood Housing & Community Development (NHCD)
About This Program
The Grant Map catalogs Architectural Barrier Removal Program in its Austin, TX research directory. The record carries audience tags for homeowners and renters; those tags do not establish eligibility or current service coverage.
Provides grants to eligible low-income elderly and severely disabled homeowners and renters to modify or retrofit living quarters with physical improvements that assist with daily living. Typical installations include grab bars, wheelchair ramps, widened doorways, and accessible bathroom fixtures. Renters must obtain landlord approval before applying. FY 2025-26 funding: $1,210,594 CDBG.
Grant covers accessibility modifications up to $20,000; average grant is $15,000.
Record set last reviewed 2026-04-03. How we verify our data.
Other published resources for Austin, TX, are listed below. Review each separately and ask the administrators whether they can coordinate funding for the same work:
- GO REPAIR! Grant Program Up to $20,000
- Minor Home Repair Grant Program Up to $7,500
- Home Rehabilitation / Reconstruction Loan Program Up to $75,000 rehab / $350,000 reconstruction
- Plumbing Program (NHCD) Up to $15,000
Key Details
- Grant, no repayment required
- Must be 62+ years old OR verified severely disabled (ADA guidelines)
- Household income ≤ 80% MFI (4-person limit: $104,200)
- Open to both homeowners and renters (renters need landlord approval)
- Covers grab bars, ramps, doorway widening, accessible bath fixtures
How to Apply
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Track this programProgram phone: 512-974-3100
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Documents you will likely need
- Proof you own and live in the home (deed, recent mortgage statement, or property tax bill).
- A government-issued photo ID for every owner on title.
- Household income proof (recent pay stubs, last year's tax return, or benefit award letters for everyone in the home).
- Documentation of disability (award letter or a physician's statement) if the program is disability-based.
- A written estimate from a licensed contractor for the work (many programs require this to apply).
- Photos of the problem area or the work to be done.
- The program's own application form, completed (use the official link or phone number on this page).
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Frequently asked questions
What amount is listed for Architectural Barrier Removal Program in Austin, TX?
The Grant Map record states: Up to $20,000. Confirm the current amount and eligible costs with the administrator.
What audience tags are recorded for Architectural Barrier Removal Program in Austin?
The directory record carries audience tags for homeowners and renters. It also carries a low-income tag. It carries a senior-related tag. These tags do not establish eligibility; confirm the complete current rules with the administrator.
How do I apply for Architectural Barrier Removal Program in Austin, TX?
Confirm the application route directly with City of Austin, Neighborhood Housing & Community Development (NHCD); use the cited source on this page as a starting point or call 512-974-3100. Confirm any fee or cost with the administrator.
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