AUSTIN (KXAN) — The COVID-19 pandemic has cost many cities millions of dollars in lost revenue. Despite the difficult economic circumstances, the City of Austin is still planning to direct tens of millions of dollars toward combating homelessness.
The proposed budget for the next fiscal year includes approximately $60 million for homeless services.
According to the city’s budget documents:
- About a third, $20.5 million, will be used for preventing homelessness.
- About half, $31.9 million, will go toward crisis management services.
- And a smaller portion, $8.6 million, will be for programs related to providing permanent housing.