Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Grand Prairie, TX
There are 17 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Grand Prairie with roughly 2,062 assisted units — including 5 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 12 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $293 to $380 per month.
Map of subsidized housing in Grand Prairie
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Grand Prairie
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Williamsburg Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 418 | — | — |
| Timber Oaks Apts LIHTC | 263 | — | — |
| Homes of Mountain Creek LIHTC | 200 | — | — |
| Prairie Ranch Apts LIHTC | 174 | — | — |
| Prairie Estates LIHTC | 160 | — | — |
| Wright Senior Apts LIHTC | 154 | — | — |
| Clayton's Mark Apartments Fka Crese PB Section 8 | 124 | $293 | — |
| Cotton Creek PB Section 8 | 112 | $380 | — |
| Willow Tree Apartments PB Section 8 | 112 | $352 | — |
| Oak Hill Apts LIHTC | 102 | — | — |
| Mariposa Apartment Homes at Westchester LIHTC | 93 | — | — |
| Oak Timbers-grand Prarie LIHTC | 80 | — | — |
| Lennox House LIHTCPB Section 8 | 39 | $355 | — |
| Dallas County Voa Living Cente §811 | 12 | $308 | — |
| Millen Homes §811 | 10 | — | — |
| El Centro Way LIHTC | 8 | — | — |
| 2925 Meadowbrook LIHTC | 1 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Grand Prairie (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Williamsburg Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 418 | — | — |
| Clayton's Mark Apartments Fka Crese PB Section 8 | 124 | $293 | — |
| Cotton Creek PB Section 8 | 112 | $380 | — |
| Willow Tree Apartments PB Section 8 | 112 | $352 | — |
| Lennox House LIHTCPB Section 8 | 39 | $355 | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Grand Prairie
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Timber Oaks Apts LIHTC | 263 | — | — |
| Homes of Mountain Creek LIHTC | 200 | — | — |
| Prairie Ranch Apts LIHTC | 174 | — | — |
| Prairie Estates LIHTC | 160 | — | — |
| Wright Senior Apts LIHTC | 154 | — | — |
| Oak Hill Apts LIHTC | 102 | — | — |
| Mariposa Apartment Homes at Westchester LIHTC | 93 | — | — |
| Oak Timbers-grand Prarie LIHTC | 80 | — | — |
| El Centro Way LIHTC | 8 | — | — |
| 2925 Meadowbrook LIHTC | 1 | — | — |
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 Grand Prairie
- 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
- Dallas, TX
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- Garland, 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.