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We are excited you want to join our community. Please review the information below before completing the application. 

Membership Commitment

ICC Austin is committed to learning and growing as anti-racist organization. As an ICC Austin member, you will be part of this collective journey. 

You commit and agree to:

• Uphold ICC Austin’s core values of community, equity, and cooperation; 
• Participate in your community by attending meetings, communicating concerns, and working towards group solutions; 
• Complete your assigned labor/chores (typically 4-5 hours per week); and
• Work with your housemates to build a community that allows every member to thrive as their unique self. 

We do not condone nor will we tolerate any form of harassment, racism, sexism, bullying, or hostility towards a person or group on the basis of their race, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, class, national origin, disability, weight, height, religion, age, marital status, and/or political affiliation.

Membership Eligibility

• Priority for housing is given to students receiving need-based financial aid. 
• Members must be at least 18 years of age at the date of move-in. 
• Enrollment at an accredited non-profit institute of higher education is required. Examples include: UT Austin, Austin Community College, Huston-Tillotson University, Peleton U, St. Edward’s University, and Texas State University. 
• Part-time enrollment (minimum of 9 credit hours) is acceptable as long as students can demonstrate progress towards completion of a degree. Continuing education and certificate programs do not qualify. 
• Students who wish to live at ICC Austin during the summer must demonstrate past or future enrollment for the semester immediately preceding or following the summer of occupancy. 

Membership Process

• Apply! Applications are accepted year-round. Our staff will contact you with the next steps once we receive your application. 
• Submit documentation (Government issued Photo ID, proof of enrollment, financial aid information, guarantor information). Details provided once a room is reserved.  
• Sign the lease.
• Attend a Lease Meeting with staff (virtual or in person).
• Pay the initial $650 payment. This amount includes a one‑time $150 membership fee and a $500 refundable security deposit.
• Once the lease is signed by all parties and the initial payment is made, ICC Austin will countersign the lease.
• Move-in on your move in date. More details given after the leasing process is completed. 

“If you are searching for a new family in Austin, don’t search any longer! Move into one of ICC Austin’s houses! Cooperative housing really is for everyone. There are houses for all kinds of interests, diets, and so on. Just come over for a visit and you will see!” 

– Alexandra, New Guild