Helping to fix plumbing issues related to public health, safety, and water savings.

Assisting eligible homeowners with plumbing repairs and water savings. Eligible repairs include the following: toilets, showers, plumbing, sinks, and faucets. The City will provide up to $15,000 in grant funds for home repairs.

The Plumbing Program provides home repairs at no cost to eligible households. The City will provide up to $15,000 in grant funds for eligible repairs. Eligible homeowners do not need to pay for any of the grant-approved repairs. Some eligible repairs include:  

  • toilets  
  • showers
  • lavatory
  • plumbing
  • sinks, faucets, drains, tubs,  
  • shower plumbing (install new diverter valves)
  • water heater install
  • Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters (GFCI) install
  • water service lateral replacement in the front yard
  • P-traps
  • anti-siphon devices

Austin nonprofits administer the grants and repairs.

Who is Eligible?

Austin homeowners living within Austin’s full-purpose city limits. The property must be:

  • a single-family home or duplex.  
  • the Applicant’s principal place of residence.  
  • an Austin Water customer

Austinites must have a gross annual income at/below 100% Austin Median Family Income (MFI). The table below shows the income limits by number of persons living in the home.

Number of people living in household 1
person
2
people

people
4
people
5
people
6
people
Annual income at 100% MFI or less $88,200 $100,800 $113,400 $126,000 $136,100 $146,150

For example: a 4-person household would need to earn an annual income of $126,000 or less to qualify.

Application Process

  1. If you are eligible, complete and submit the new short and easy-to-use online Home Repairs Request More Information form (available in English and Spanish).
  2. You will be contacted about the next steps.
  3. Construction scheduling varies based on need, project size, and repairs needed. 
Plumbing Program Partners

The Housing Department contracts with non-profit organizations to make the repairs. They are happy to answer your questions.

The above partners are contracted to:

  • respond to client requests for repairs;
  • verify client eligibility;
  • develop specifications for repairs;
  • facilitate repairs;
  • hire licensed contractors and other skilled tradespersons;
  • provide quality assurance for the work performed, and
  • make referrals to other City-funded home repair programs.

 

Funding is provided by Austin Water.  Austin Housing Finance Corporation oversees the contracts with Non-Profit Organizations.

Call 512-974-3100 OR email hpdcs@austintexas.gov with questions. The City receives and accepts Video Relay Service (VRS) calls from people who are Deaf or hard of hearing.

For a checklist of other programs and resources that are available, visit Austin Is My Home.