AUSTIN – Espero Rutland, a $34 million permanent supportive housing complex for those experiencing chronic homelessness, has finished construction and is now open.
Caritas of Austin began construction in August 2021 in partnership with the Austin Housing Finance Corporation and The Vecino Group.
The building houses 171 fully furnished studios and on-site, continuous support services for residents. Of those units, 101 are considered permanent supportive housing and are reserved for those enrolled in the county’s Continuum of Care system. For these units, $7.5 million in city bonds are going toward housing vouchers to subsidize the building operations.
There are 25 units reserved for veterans as well as 18 ADA-compliant units available.
Personalized support in housing, education, support, employment resources, food resources, and connections to mental/physical health services will also be offered to residents at the housing complex.
As of Feb. 7, 29 of the 171 units were occupied.