looking for housing

resources related to the housing search. for even more information, there's great resources already available from advocates in Austin including Texas Tenant Advisor, Austin Tenants Council, Texas Rio Grande Legal Aid (TRLA) and BASTA.

housing options

a guide to the different types of housing available to UT students.

student housing leasing timeline

different types of housing have different leasing timelines. see how they stack up.

questions to ask when touring

important things to ask before choosing an apartment.

SMART housing FAQs

frequently asked questions about Austin’s SMART Housing program.

lease literacy guide

a long-form guide to help you read and fully understand your lease.

lease checklist

a shorter checklist version of our lease literacy resource for you to use as you read your lease.

moving in checklist

a bigger-picture list of things to consider and actions to take before committing to an apartment and moving in.