Austin wants to make it easier for people to remodel their homes

AUSTIN (KXAN) — In an effort to make it easier for homeowners to remodel their homes with less headaches, several Austin City Council members are proposing a resolution to streamline the permitting system for smaller residential projects.
The Family Homestead Initiative directs the city manager to identify all current code requirements and fees associated with improving a home. City council members say as the cost of living goes up in Austin, more people are looking for “creative way