Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Dallas, TX
There are 241 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Dallas with roughly 38,514 assisted units — including 0 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 0 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $209 to $721 per month. Median reported wait: about 14 months.
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Dallas
Section 8 apartments in Dallas (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skyline Place Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 318 | — | — |
| The Apex Fka Estelle Village PB Section 8 | 289 | $269 | — |
| Colonia Tepeyac PB Section 8 | 280 | $303 | — |
| Sterlingshire Apartment Homes LIHTCPB Section 8 | 264 | — | — |
| Forest Green Manor PB Section 8 | 251 | $345 | — |
| Ridgecrest Terrace Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 246 | $209 | — |
| Buckeye Trail Commons LIHTCPB Section 8 | 207 | — | — |
| City Walk at Akard LIHTCPB Section 8 | 200 | — | — |
| People's St. James Manor Apartments PB Section 8 | 200 | $226 | — |
| Silver Gardens Fka Echad PB Section 8 | 200 | $333 | — |
| Lakeland Manor PB Section 8 | 171 | $355 | — |
| Northgate Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | 167 | $721 | — |
| Shiloh Village Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 167 | $617 | — |
| Royal Crest PB Section 8 | 165 | $210 | — |
| 1400 Belleview LIHTCPB Section 8 | 164 | — | — |
Public housing developments in Dallas
Rents here are set at about 30% of household income and managed by the local housing authority. About the public housing program →
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamptons at Lakewest Public Housing | 775 | $423 | 13 mo |
| Hamptons at Lakewest Public Housing | 775 | $423 | 13 mo |
| Roseland Townhomes, Phase I Public Housing | 417 | $402 | 14 mo |
| Roseland Townhomes, Phase I Public Housing | 417 | $402 | 14 mo |
| Wahoo Frazier Public Housing | 248 | $361 | 15 mo |
| Wahoo Frazier Public Housing | 248 | $361 | 15 mo |
| Hidden Ridge Public Housing | 226 | $341 | 12 mo |
| Hidden Ridge Public Housing | 226 | $341 | 12 mo |
| Park Manor Public Housing | 196 | $302 | 11 mo |
| Park Manor Public Housing | 196 | $302 | 11 mo |
| Cedar Springs Place Public Housing | 180 | $340 | 15 mo |
| Cedar Springs Place Public Housing | 180 | $340 | 15 mo |
| Frankford Townhomes Public Housing | 135 | $494 | 16 mo |
| Frankford Townhomes Public Housing | 135 | $494 | 16 mo |
| Scattered Sites Public Housing | 125 | $575 | 7 mo |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Dallas
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parkwoods Apts LIHTC | 826 | — | — |
| Market Apts LIHTC | 564 | — | — |
| Willow Pond Apts LIHTC | 386 | — | — |
| Cliff Park Village Apts LIHTC | 360 | — | — |
| Surrey Row LIHTC | 359 | — | — |
| Pines Point LIHTC | 327 | — | — |
| Trails Redevelopment LIHTC | 302 | — | — |
| Estelle Village LIHTC | 300 | — | — |
| Palladium Redbird LIHTC | 300 | — | — |
| Terrace at Highland Hills LIHTC | 300 | — | — |
| Park Creek Manor LIHTC | 297 | — | — |
| Birchwood Apts LIHTC | 293 | — | — |
| Park at Cliff Creek LIHTC | 280 | — | — |
| Potters House at Primrose LIHTC | 280 | — | — |
| Providence on the Park LIHTC | 280 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Dallas County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Dallas County: studio $1,582, 1-BR $1,648, 2-BR $1,931, 3-BR $2,431, 4-BR $3,091.
Full FMR table for Dallas County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Dallas
- 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
- Balch Springs, TX
- Desoto, TX
- Garland, TX
- Grand Prairie, TX
- Irving, TX
- Mesquite, TX
- Richardson, TX
- Rowlett, TX
- Seagoville, TX
- Houston, TX
- San Antonio, TX
- Austin, TX
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.