Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Arlington, TX
There are 35 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Arlington with roughly 6,297 assisted units — including 5 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 31 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $313 to $352 per month.
Map of subsidized housing in Arlington
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Arlington
Section 8 apartments in Arlington (project-based)
These buildings carry HUD Section 8 contracts attached to the units — apply at each management office rather than through the voucher waitlist. How project-based Section 8 works →
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manhattan Park Townhomes PB Section 8 | 352 | $352 | — |
| The Paddock on Park Row LIHTCPB Section 8 | 350 | — | — |
| Chatham Green Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | 234 | — | — |
| The Magnolia Fka Nuestro Hogar PB Section 8 | 65 | $313 | — |
| Voa Community Home I PB Section 8 | 6 | — | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Arlington
Tax-credit units rent below market rate for households within income bands (often 30–60% of Area Median Income). Understanding LIHTC →
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hunt's View Apts LIHTC | 366 | — | — |
| Pebble Creek Apts LIHTC | 352 | — | — |
| Rosemont at Mayfield Villas LIHTC | 278 | — | — |
| North Arlington Seniors Apt Community LIHTC | 261 | — | — |
| The Claremont at Arlington LIHTC | 260 | — | — |
| Parkland Pointe I LIHTC | 250 | — | — |
| Parkland Pointe Ii LIHTC | 250 | — | — |
| Running Brook Apts LIHTC | 248 | — | — |
| Rush Creek Aptsnt Homes LIHTC | 246 | — | — |
| Mayfield Park LIHTC | 237 | — | — |
| Addison Park Apts LIHTC | 224 | — | — |
| Whispering Woods Apts LIHTC | 222 | — | — |
| Providence at Prairie Oaks LIHTC | 206 | — | — |
| Summerfield Apts LIHTC | 201 | — | — |
| Meadowbriar Apts LIHTC | 200 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Tarrant County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Tarrant County: studio $1,427, 1-BR $1,473, 2-BR $1,723, 3-BR $2,273, 4-BR $2,815.
Full FMR table for Tarrant County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Arlington
- Apply to buildings directly. Project-based Section 8, public housing, §202/§811 and LIHTC properties run their own waitlists — contact each office using the details on its page.
- Join voucher waitlists. Your regional housing authority administers Housing Choice Vouchers; ask about current openings and preferences. Step-by-step application guide →
- Document everything. ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and income proof speed up both paths.
- Stay reachable. Update your address everywhere — missed mail is the top reason applicants lose spots.
Nearby cities with low income housing
- Azle, TX
- Bedford, TX
- Crowley, TX
- Euless, TX
- Fort Worth, TX
- Haslet, TX
- Hurst, TX
- Mansfield, TX
- North Richland Hills, TX
- Sansom Park, TX
- Houston, TX
- Dallas, TX
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.