Construction complete · Jun 2026Project Closed Renovation/Alteration This project involves public funds, public land, or is a Federally funded roadway project.

City of Austin Family Violence Shelter & Protection

5606 E. 51st Street, Austin, TX 78723, Austin, TX, 78723

City of Austin Family Violence Shelter & Protection is a renovation/alteration project at 5606 E. 51st Street, Austin, in Bell County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Construction complete (TDLR inspection passed Jun 2026). The project has an estimated value of $6.9M across about 31,600 sq ft.

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Project Metrics

TDLR #TABS2024012149

$6.9M

Project Value

31,600

Square Feet

$218/sqft

Cost/SqFt

1y 3mo

Duration

Registered:Feb 22, 2024

Start:Jun 1, 2024

Target:Aug 31, 2025

Project Closed

Project has been completed and closed

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City of Austin Family Violence Shelter & Protection is a Renovation/Alteration project located at 5606 E. 51st Street, Austin, TX 78723 in Austin, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $6.9M covering 31,600 sq ft. Austin Public Health is the property owner and McKinney York Architects is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on February 22, 2024.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is City of Austin Family Violence Shelter & Protection?

City of Austin Family Violence Shelter & Protection is a renovation/alteration project at 5606 E. 51st Street in Austin, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: Conversion of an existing Super 8 motel into a domestic violence shelter. Project area includes 11,000 SF of renovation and 20,600 SF of deferred maintenance repairs.

Is City of Austin Family Violence Shelter & Protection open in Austin?

Construction on City of Austin Family Violence Shelter & Protection is complete — TDLR records show the project passed its required accessibility inspection in Jun 2026. The building is finished and very likely open.

Where is City of Austin Family Violence Shelter & Protection located?

City of Austin Family Violence Shelter & Protection is located at 5606 E. 51st Street, Austin, TX, 78723, in Bell County.

Who is the owner or developer of City of Austin Family Violence Shelter & Protection?

Austin Public Health is the property owner/developer of record for City of Austin Family Violence Shelter & Protection, per its TDLR project registration.

Who is the architect or design firm for City of Austin Family Violence Shelter & Protection?

McKinney York Architects is the design firm of record for City of Austin Family Violence Shelter & Protection, according to its TDLR filing.

How much does City of Austin Family Violence Shelter & Protection cost and how big is it?

City of Austin Family Violence Shelter & Protection has an estimated construction value of $6.9M and approximately 31,600 square feet (about $218/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.

Scope of Work

Conversion of an existing Super 8 motel into a domestic violence shelter. Project area includes 11,000 SF of renovation and 20,600 SF of deferred maintenance repairs.

Note: This project is registered under the Texas Accessibility Standards (TAS) program. TDLR registration is required for commercial and public facility construction to ensure compliance with accessibility requirements under Texas Government Code Chapter 469.