Our Pricing Model

Our community reflects the beautiful diversity that is Austin and that includes economic means. At Dandelion House, we value building community over maximizing profits. We utilize a pricing scale that both sustains Dandelion House and makes our offerings accessible to as many community members as possible.  We use this scale because we believe that financial resources, including income, are not and should not be the only determining factor in whether or not someone can access our offerings. 

We have for options for pricing:

Standard

The cost of membership, attendance or rental that allows Dandelion House to stay in operation and cover expenses

Solidarity

The cost of membership, attendance or rental plus paying it forward to cover the costs of a community member who requires access

Sustainer

The cost of membership, attendance or rental plus supporting the long term flourishing of Dandelion House and the work that happens here

Access

A reduced cost of membership, attendance or rental meant to make offerings accessible to those with great financial constraints.  

Unsure of which rate you should pay?  We are grateful to Alexis Cunningfolk for the green bottle framework which we drew upon to design a scale that works for Dandelion House.  Below are different ways to consider your ability to afford each rate:

  • I may stress about meeting my basic needs but still regularly achieve them

    I may have some debt but it does not prohibit attainment of basic needs

    I own or lease a car

    I am employed

    I have access to health insurance

    I might have access to financial savings

    I have some expendable income

    I am able to buy some new items & I thrift others

    I can take a vacation annually or every few years without financial burden

  • I am comfortably able to meet all of my “basic” needs

    I may have some debt but it does not prohibit attainment of basic needs

    I own my home or property or I rent a higher-end property

    I own or lease a car

    I am employed or do not need to work to meet my needs

    I have regular access to health insurance

    I have access to financial savings

    I have expendable income

    I can always buy new items

    I can afford an annual vacation or take time off

  • I own multiple properties

    I have inherited wealth and investments and easily meet my needs and wants

    I can afford to pay for friends and family to join me on vacation

    I have regular access to health insurance

  • I frequently stress about meeting basic needs & don’t always achieve them

    I have debt and it sometimes prohibits me from meeting my basic needs

    I rent lower-end properties or have unstable housing

    I do not have a car and/or have limited access to a car but I am not always able to afford gas

    I am unemployed or underemployed

    I qualify for government assistance including food stamps & health insurance

    I have no access to savings

    I have no or very limited expendable income

    I rarely buy new items because I am unable to afford them

    I cannot afford a vacation or have the ability to take time off without financial burden

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