Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Fort Worth, TX
There are 156 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Fort Worth with roughly 17,489 assisted units — including 59 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 112 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $198 to $547 per month.
Map of subsidized housing in Fort Worth
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Fort Worth
Section 8 apartments in Fort Worth (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broadmoor Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 324 | — | — |
| Mercantile Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 324 | — | — |
| Reserve at Quebec LIHTCPB Section 8 | 296 | — | — |
| Cobblestone Manor Senior Community LIHTCPB Section 8 | 220 | — | — |
| Linwood Square Fka Casa, Inc. PB Section 8 | 200 | $370 | — |
| Hometowne at Matador Ranch LIHTCPB Section 8 | 198 | — | — |
| Amelia Parc LIHTCPB Section 8 | 196 | — | — |
| Lindbergh Parc Senior Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 196 | — | — |
| Valley at Cobb Park LIHTCPB Section 8 | 168 | — | — |
| Valley at Cobb Park Fka Pilgrim Val PB Section 8 | 168 | $229 | — |
| Harmon Villas LIHTCPB Section 8 | 150 | — | — |
| Peppertree Acres PB Section 8 | 148 | $206 | — |
| Renaissance Heights LIHTCPB Section 8 | 140 | — | — |
| Shady Oaks Manor LIHTCPB Section 8 | 138 | $387 | — |
| Unique Gardens PB Section 8 | 134 | $377 | — |
Public housing developments in Fort Worth
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Butler Place Apartments Public Housing | 16 | — | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Fort Worth
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridge Courts LIHTC | 330 | — | — |
| The Landings at Marine Creek LIHTC | 302 | — | — |
| Tobias Place LIHTC | 288 | — | — |
| Ironwood Crossing LIHTC | 280 | — | — |
| Sycamore Center Villas LIHTC | 280 | — | — |
| The Meridian Apts LIHTC | 278 | — | — |
| Wildwood Branch LIHTC | 278 | — | — |
| Sphinx at Sierra Vista Senior Villas LIHTC | 272 | — | — |
| Legacy Riverside Senior Living Community LIHTC | 264 | — | — |
| Lago Vista Apts LIHTC | 260 | — | — |
| Enterprise LIHTC | 255 | — | — |
| Shadow Hill Apts LIHTC | 254 | — | — |
| Providence at Marine Creek LIHTC | 252 | — | — |
| Woodmont Apts LIHTC | 252 | — | — |
| Garden Gate Apts LIHTC | 240 | — | — |
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 Fort Worth
- 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
- Arlington, TX
- Azle, TX
- Bedford, TX
- Crowley, TX
- Euless, 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.