Recognizing Excellence in Affordable Housing in Texas
TAA Affordable Housing Awards recognize outstanding affordable housing providers, exemplary industry leaders and innovative community initiatives in the affordable housing market that “go above and beyond” through actions such as:- Creative resident services
- Innovative partnerships with local governments, neighborhoods, or other organizations
- Serving special missions, such as programs for the homeless, veterans or people with disabilities
2025 TAA Affordable Housing Awards Application
2025 TAA Affordable Housing Awards Nominations Open October 1 – December 15.
2023 TAA AFFORDABLE HOUSING AWARD WINNERS
INNOVATION FOR NEW CONSTRUCTION
Hemley Palms | Managed by Tropicana Properties | El Paso
Hemley Palms stands out as an exceptional provider of affordable housing through a combination of strategic planning and community-centric offerings. As a Low-Income Housing Tax Credit provider, they focus on a building community with excellent customer service.
INNOVATION FOR NEW CONSTRUCTION
Zilker Studios | Managed by Foundation Communities | Austin
This property is uniquely positioned to provide its residents with convenient access to public transportation, job opportunities, health care, retail, entertainment, and safe outdoor recreation. Zilker Studios grows FC’s capacity to serve high-needs, low-income single adults experiencing or at-risk of experiencing homelessness.
INNOVATION FOR STABILIZED HOUSING
Evergreen at Keller | Managed by Churchill Residential | Keller
Evergreen at Keller is a senior community that provides for their residents socially, mentally, physically and emotionally. The staff is dedicated to making residents feel special and loved, in addition to the local churches and organizations that partner in this endeavor.
For more information, contact affhousing@taa.org.
INNOVATION FOR STABILIZED HOUSING
Martha’s Vineyard Place | Managed by Asset Living | Dallas
Their focus on the deaf and hard-of-hearing community has presented a unique opportunity for a property to serve residents in ASL and offer ASL classes to others to encourage community engagement.
INNOVATION FOR RENOVATION/REHAB
Cielo Place | Managed by Saigebrook Development | Fort Worth
Housed in a former church (with many of the stained glass windows still intact), Cielo Place offers health screenings, food pantries, financial counseling, crafts and seasonal gatherings for residents.
INNOVATION FOR NEW CONSTRUCTION
Laurel Creek | Managed by Foundation Communities | Austin
Foundation’s newest multifamily property, Laurel Creek offers on-site childcare and preschool programs, ESL classes to residents, and is a LEED Gold Certified building promoting energy efficiency.
New Construction
Waterloo Terrace
Managed by Foundation Communities
Austin
Renovation/Rehab
Sierra Vista Apartments
Managed by Seven Seas Holdings
Dallas
New Construction
The Vineyard on Lancaster
Managed by Union Gospel Mission
Fort Worth
Renovation/Rehab
Park Yellowstone
Managed by Vesta Management Corporation
Houston
New Construction
New Hope Housing of Harrisburg
Managed by New Hope Housing
Harrisburg
The Pointe at Crestmont
Managed by Capstone Real Estate Services
Houston
Renovation/Rehab
Paddock at Norwood
Managed by Capstone Real Estate Services
Austin
Sierra Vista Apartments
Managed by Foundation Communities
Austin
Gates of Capernum
Managed by Vesta Corporation
San Antonio
Mariposa Apartment Homes at Pecan Park
Managed by Bonner Carrington
LaPorte
Mariposa Apartment Homes at River Bend
Managed by Bonner Carrington
Georgetown