Capital Improvement Program

Public improvement bonds

Public improvement bonds are approved by voters through a bond election. This page provides information about City of Austin bond elections going back to 2006, and includes ballot propositions that passed as well as those that failed. 

2022 bond

In 2022, City of Austin voters authorized a total of $350 M, for planning, designing, acquiring, constructing, renovating, improving and equipping affordable housing facilities for low and moderate income persons and families, and acquiring land and interests in land and property necessary to do so, funding loans and grants for affordable housing, and funding affordable housing programs, as may be permitted by law; and the levy of a tax sufficient to pay for the bonds and notes.

Bond brochure (PDF, 640 KB)
Ballot language
Bond ordinance (PDF, 3.3 MB)
2022 bond data

2020 bond

In 2020, City of Austin voters authorized a total of $460 M, of which 451 M remains to be issued, to fund planning, constructing, reconstructing, and improving sidewalks, urban trails, bikeways, bridges, roads, streets, intersections, and related utility and drainage infrastructure for roads and streets; improving traffic signal synchronization and communications and control systems and acquiring and installing traffic signals and related technology to implement traffic safety and traffic fatality reduction strategies; and acquiring land necessary to do so.

Bond brochure (PDF, 1.8 MB)
Ballot language
Contract with the voters (PDF, 3.7 MB)
2020 bond data

2018 bond

In 2018, City of Austin voters authorized a total of $925 M, of which $547.5 remains to be issued, to fund infrastructure improvements across the following propositions:
Proposition A (PDF, 113 KB): $250 million for affordable housing
Proposition B (PDF, 95 KB): $128 million for libraries, museums and cultural centers
Proposition C (PDF, 105 KB): $149 million for parks and recreation
Proposition D (PDF, 127 KB): $184 million for flood mitigation, open space, and water quality protection
Proposition E (PDF, 167 KB): $16 million for health and human services
Proposition F (PDF, 203 KB): $38 million for public safety
Proposition G (PDF, 98 KB): $160 million for transportation infrastructure

Bond brochure (PDF, 3.6 MB)
Ballot language
Contract with the voters (PDF, 316 KB)
2018 bond data

2016 bond

In 2016, Austin voters authorized a total of $720 M, of which $437.9 remains to be issued, in bonds for transportation and mobility improvements throughout the city. Through 2024, a dedicated project team of engineers, data analysts, and builders will be delivering these improvements for a more mobile and safe Austin.

Bond brochure (PDF, 11.9 MB)
Ballot language
Contract with the voters (PDF, 215 KB)
2016 bond data

2014 Bond

In 2014, Austin voters did not authorize a total of $600 M in general obligation bonds to pay costs of a fixed-rail transit system.

Bond brochure (PDF, 1.7 MB)
Ballot language

2013 bond

In 2013, City of Austin voters authorized a total of $65 M to allow the City to partner with organizations to utilize funds for affordable rental and ownership housing and preservation of existing affordable housing. Eligibility for the programs and assistance funded by this proposition was based on income. Depending on the program and the needs of the household, an Austin family of four earning $58,550 or less annually in 2013 could qualify for funding. Funding was also authorized to support very low-income households earning $36,600 or less annually in 2013 for a family of four.

2012 bond

In 2012, City of Austin voters authorized a total of $306.6 M, of which $14.5 M remains to be issued, to fund infrastructure improvements across the following propositions:
Proposition 12 – Transportation & Mobility
Proposition 13 – Open Space & Watershed Protection
Proposition 14 – Parks & Recreation
Proposition 16 – Public Safety
Proposition 17 – Health & Human Services
Proposition 18 – Library, Museum & Cultural Arts Facilities

Bond brochure (PDF, 1.7 MB)
Ballot language
OpenBudget
2012 bond data

2010 Bond

In 2010, City of Austin voters authorized a total of $90 M to address city mobility issues, including investments in streets, sidewalks, bike paths, trails, and transit infrastructure in all parts of Austin. City staff worked with the community beginning in the fall of 2009 to collect, evaluate, and recommend priority mobility projects.  Residents, City departments, and partner agencies identified more than 3,000 gaps and bottlenecks in Austin’s mobility network. This list was consolidated and refined down to 474 projects that were evaluated by City staff. The prioritization process, approved by the City Council in March 2010, helped the City identify projects in line with community objectives developed with extensive public input.

Bond brochure (PDF, 3.8 MB)
Ballot language
OpenBudget
2010 bond data

2006 Bond

In 2006, City of Austin voters authorized a total of $567.4 M, of which $4 M remains to be issued, to fund infrastructure improvements across the following propositions:
Proposition 1 – Transportation
Proposition 2 – Drainage & Open Space
Proposition 3 – Parks
Proposition 4 – Cultural Facilities
Proposition 5 – Affordable Housing
Proposition 6 – Central Library
Proposition 7 – Public Safety

Bond brochure (PDF, 279 KB)
Ballot language
2006 bond data

Bond oversight

City Council established a Bond Oversight Commission, with community members appointed by the Mayor and each Council Member to monitor the issuance of bonds and implementation of bond projects approved in bond elections, including the review of future bonds.
 

Bond Oversight Commission
 
 

Capital delivery

Go to the Capital Delivery Services department to learn more about how they City plans, designs, builds, and inspects public projects that support the Austin community.
 

Capital Delivery Services