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Affordable Housing Program in South Austin

Your comprehensive guide to the affordable housing program and application process at Ivy Heights Apartments. Whether you're curious about qualifications, waitlist information, application requirements, included utilities, or the school district we're located in, you'll find the information you need here. If you have further questions or need additional assistance, please contact the Leasing Office. 

How to Qualify for an Apartment at Ivy Heights

Income & Occupancy Requirements

Minimum Monthly Income: Varies based on monthly rent (2.63x the rent amount)

Apartment Size Maximum Occupants Minimum Household Income
1-Bedroom 2+(Minor) *2.63x monthly rent
2-Bedroom 4+(Minor) *2.63x monthly rent
3-Bedroom 6+(Minor) *2.63x monthly rent

Standard Security Deposit Requirements

*Varies with conditions. Max deposit: $800 on any floor plan. Contact leasing office for details.

Apartment Type Deposit Amount
1 x 1 $150
2 x 2 $250
3 x 2 $350

Maximum Annual Income


Number of PersonsMax Annual Income 120% AMI
1$112,920
2$129,120
3$145,200
4$161,280
5$174,240
6$187,200
7$200,040
8$213,000


Document

Application Requirements


To expedite your application, you will need the following items if it applies to your household:

- Government-issued ID for anyone 18+.
- Original birth certificate for any child under the age of 18. 
- 2 months of current and consecutive paystubs for each adult applicant in addition to the first paystub of the year for the current employer. 2 paystubs if you're paid bi-weekly, 4 paystubs if you're paid weekly. 
- Child Support Income Verification Paperwork copy or Family Law History for each child. 
- Divorce Decree copy. 
- Employment and rental contact information: telephone and fax numbers for Human Resources and current as well as previous landlord(s). 

Self-employed: most recent tax return with Schedule C or Profit and Loss Statement from a CPA. 


Application Important Details

- Ensure every question is answered in your application. 
- Upload clear photos of documents in PDF form to your application. 
- You are NOT ABLE TO EDIT YOUR APPLICATION after a signature is completed, so be thorough.
- Each adult on the application must create an account with a different email address to complete the required signatures. 
- The application process will be delayed if we do not have all of the required documents.
- Once your application is approved and you are offered an apartment, you must complete your deposit payment within 48 hours. Electronic payment options will be available once an apartment is assigned and the lease has been finalized. Failure to submit payment within this timeframe will result in forfeiture of the unit, which will then be offered to the next approved applicant.
- We do not accept Money Orders. Payments must be submitted online via RentCafe.


Utility Information

Monthly rent covers essential utilities at Ivy Heights Apartments. Water, sewer, trash, and pest control are included for our Affordable Housing apartments.

Electric is not included. Electric Company: Blue Bonnet Electric Cooperative.
Utilities are not included in monthly rent for our Workforce Housing apartments.


Ivy Heights School District

Hillcrest Elementary
6910 E William Cannon Dr
Austin, TX 78744
(512) 386-3550
Mendez Middle School
5106 Village Square Dr
Austin, TX 78744
(512) 414-3284
John P. Ojeda Junior High School
4900 McKinney Falls Pkwy
Austin, TX 78744
(512) 386-3500
Del Valle High School
5201 Ross Rd
Austin, TX 78617
(512) 386-3200

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