City of Austin - File #: 26-2412

• File #: 26-2412
• Type: Item from Council
• Status: Agenda Ready
• File created: 8/12/2026
• In control: City Council
• On agenda: 8/27/2026
• Title: Approve a resolution initiating amendments to City Code Chapter 25-12 (Technical Codes) by adopting new local amendments to establish regulations related to mold, including standards and protocols for the inspection and remediation of mold; directing the City Manager to improve public awareness and education regarding home repair programs, mold prevention and remediation, impacts to health, and other mold related issues; and further directing the City Manager to ensure all housing developments that receive financial assistance from the City adhere to certain standards.
• Sponsors: Council Member Vanessa Fuentes, Council Member Mike Siegel, Council Member Zohaib ''Zo'' Qadri, Council Member José Velásquez

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Approve a resolution initiating amendments to City Code Chapter 25-12 (Technical Codes) by adopting new local amendments to establish regulations related to mold, including standards and protocols for the inspection and remediation of mold; directing the City Manager to improve public awareness and education regarding home repair programs, mold prevention and remediation, impacts to health, and other mold related issues; and further directing the City Manager to ensure all housing developments that receive financial assistance from the City adhere to certain standards.

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Sponsors

Sponsor: Council Member Vanessa Fuentes, Co-Sponsor: Council Member Mike Siegel, Co-sponsor: Council Member Zohaib "Zo" Qadri, Co-sponsor: Council Member José Velásquez