Travis County, TX Rental Property Rules: Relocation Assistance (2026)
Key Facts
- County relocation mandate
- None
- State relocation mandate
- None
- Federal URA
- Federal projects only
- ECHO emergency aid
- Case-by-case
Summary
Travis County does not require landlords to pay tenant relocation assistance for no-fault evictions, demolitions, or substantial renovations. Texas Property Code provides no statewide relocation right, and county authority over rentals is narrow.
Sec. 92.055. CLOSING THE RENTAL PREMISES. (a) A landlord may close a rental unit at any time by giving written notice by certified mail, return receipt requested, to the tenant and to the local health officer and local building inspector, if any, stating that:(1) the landlord is terminating the tenancy as soon as legally possible; and(2) after the tenant moves out the landlord will either immediately demolish the rental unit or no longer use the unit for residential purposes.(d) If the landlord closes the rental unit after the tenant gives the landlord a notice to repair and the tenant moves out, the landlord must pay the tenant's actual and reasonable moving expenses, refund a pro rata portion of the tenant's rent, and return the tenant's security deposit.
Full Breakdown
Unlike California or many large coastal cities, Texas does not mandate landlord-funded relocation payments for no-fault terminations. Travis County, lacking general home-rule authority over private landlord-tenant relationships, has not enacted relocation requirements. Tenants displaced by demolition, condo conversion, or substantial rehab receive only what the lease provides. Federal Uniform Relocation Assistance applies if a project uses federal funds (HUD, FHWA), but private displacements are unregulated. ECHO and Travis County HHS may offer emergency rental assistance for extremely low-income displaced households on a case-by-case basis.
Violations & Fines
No county violation exists for failing to pay relocation assistance; federal URA applies only to federally funded displacement and is enforced by the funding agency.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources & Official References
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