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“As a single parent, I didn't have time to call 30 apartments. They matched me to a brand-new unit within my budget and near my kid's school.”
Angela M.
Austin Area
City of Dallas / Dallas County
Income Restricted Apartments in Dallas - Matched in 48 Hours
Free licensed matching, Matches in 24-48 hours. Communities pay us, never you.
★★★★★1,000+ Texas renters helped
TREC License #679806
1,000+ Texas Renters Helped
20+ Years in Texas Real Estate
5 Metros Statewide Coverage
$0 Cost to Renters
The problem we solve
Why Open LIHTC Units in Dallas Are Hard to Find
The affordable housing system in Texas is fragmented across five metros, dozens of housing authorities, and hundreds of communities. Renters get stuck for reasons that have nothing to do with their qualifications.
LIHTC units aren't labeled on listing sites
Zillow, Apartments.com, and Craigslist rarely mark income restricted units or let you filter for them. You end up cold-calling leasing offices.
Waitlists are a black box
You can't tell which lists are open, how long they are, or if the property even took applications this year. No dashboard exists.
AMI limits change every year
HUD and TDHCA publish new numbers each spring, and they vary by metro and household size. Yesterday's qualifier may not qualify today.
Application fees add up fast
Most properties charge $50-$150 per adult, and none are refundable. Applying to five wrong properties can cost you $500-$1,500.
Voucher acceptance is inconsistent
Some properties advertise voucher acceptance but never approve one. Others say no, then process yours if you push. There's no reliable filter.
Income minimums can block fixed-income renters
You may meet the AMI cap but fall below the property's 2x-2.5x rent minimum, especially on SSI, SSDI, or a pension.
What We Match You To
LIHTC (Tax Credit) Apartments
Below-market rent through federal tax credits, matched across Dallas.
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Section 8 Voucher Apartments
Filtered for Dallas communities that actually accept vouchers.
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Public Housing
City of Dallas / Dallas County public housing options and waitlist guidance.
Learn moreHow We Find Your Match
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Tell us your basics
Metro, household size, income range, and any voucher, screening, or accessibility needs. Takes about five minutes.
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We check qualification
We match your numbers against current AMI limits by metro and program (30/50/60/80%) and flag which paths fit.
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We pre-screen the fit
We compare your credit, background, and rental history against each community's tenant selection plan before you spend a fee.
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You get current matches
Within 24-48 hours, a list of open communities that fit your budget, program, and household. No closed-list dead ends.
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We coordinate to lease-up
We handle waitlist coordination, follow up on your applications, and rebate your application fee when you're approved and sign.
Free · No Application Fees Wasted
Ready to Get Matched? Takes 5 Minutes
Five minutes. No obligation. We handle the outreach so you don't waste application fees.
Why Us
Why a Licensed Locator Makes the Difference
You could Google every income restricted community in Texas one by one. Or you could tell us your metro, household size, and income once and let a licensed team do the rest.
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Truly Free to Renters
Communities pay our referral fee from their marketing budgets. Your rent is identical whether you use us or apply direct.
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Licensed Texas Team
TREC License #679806 on every page. Verifiable at trec.texas.gov. Brokered under Spirit Real Estate Group, LLC. Not a directory or chatbot.
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Pre-Screening Prevents Wasted Fees
We check your profile against each community's rules before you apply, then rebate your application fee when you're approved and sign.
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Five-Metro Coverage
Austin, San Antonio, Houston, Dallas, and Fort Worth. One team, statewide inventory, current lease-up tracking.
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Honest About Waitlists
We tell you which lists are actually open, realistic wait times, and when a multi-property strategy makes sense. No hype.
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Bilingual English + Spanish
Full intake, matching, and paperwork in English or Spanish. Housing shouldn’t be gate-kept by language.
What Texas Renters Say
Real stories from Texans we've helped find income restricted apartments across the state.
★★★★★
“I was worried about my fixed income as a retiree. They explained the AMI limits in plain English and found a senior community in Dallas that fit.”
Robert W.
Dallas
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“I had a voucher but couldn't find anywhere that would take it. They knew exactly which communities were accepting and handled the coordination.”
Marcus T.
Fort Worth
★★★★★
“They pre-screened me before I applied anywhere, so I didn't lose a single application fee. When I got approved they even rebated the cost.”
Priscilla R.
San Antonio
Income Restricted Housing in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metro
Income Restricted Apartments is a free, TREC-licensed locator (License #679806) that connects Dallas renters to LIHTC, Section 8, and voucher-friendly communities across Dallas County - backed by 20+ combined years of Texas real estate experience.
Dallas shares the DFW metro AMI with Fort Worth, set by HUD annually. The 2026 income limits are the same across both cities, but the inventory, housing authority, and voucher-acceptance patterns differ. Dallas Housing Authority (DHA) manages public housing and voucher communities across the county, including mixed-income developments near Fair Park and south of downtown.
LIHTC development spans Oak Cliff, Pleasant Grove, and the southern neighborhoods along I-35E, plus garden-style apartments and mid-rise developments along the Dallas North Tollway and US-75 Central Expressway corridors. Near Parkland Memorial Hospital and the Medical District, several LIHTC communities serve healthcare workers earning below 60% AMI. Source-of-income protections affect how landlords handle voucher applications, and our team tracks which private communities actively process them.
Coverage extends to Plano, Irving, Garland, Denton, Carrollton, Grand Prairie, and Mesquite. DART Light Rail Green, Red, Blue, and Orange lines connect many of these suburbs, making car-free commuting practical for renters near station corridors.
How the Dallas Search Actually Works
Dallas shares the Dallas-Fort Worth metro AMI with Fort Worth, so the 2026 income limits are the same across both cities. What differs is voucher acceptance and local source-of-income context. Our Income Restricted Apartments team works directly with Dallas Housing Authority (DHA) properties, LIHTC communities across Dallas County, and voucher-accepting private communities in neighborhoods from Oak Cliff to Lake Highlands. Coverage extends to Garland, Irving, Plano, Denton, Carrollton, Grand Prairie, and Mesquite - and we factor in DART Light Rail access when matching you to open units.
DHA and LIHTC Communities We Cover in Dallas County
Our Dallas coverage includes DHA public housing communities, mixed-income developments near Fair Park and east of downtown, LIHTC garden-style apartments in Oak Cliff and Pleasant Grove, and mid-rise communities along the Dallas North Tollway and US-75 corridor. From Deep Ellum to Grand Prairie, we know which properties have current openings as of 2026 and which accept Housing Choice Vouchers. If you hold a voucher, we filter for communities that actually process applications instead of losing them in a pile.
Areas We Cover Around Dallas
Our Dallas coverage includes these surrounding areas:
- Garland
- Irving
- Plano
- Denton
- Carrollton
- Grand Prairie
- Mesquite
Key Landmarks and Transit
- NorthPark Center
- Parkland Memorial Hospital
- Dallas Love Field
- AT&T Stadium (Arlington)
- Fair Park
Accessible via I-35E, US-75, and I-635, with DART Light Rail serving multiple corridors across Dallas County and the suburbs.
Dallas: The Numbers That Matter
1,000+
Texas renters helped
500+
Community tours completed
5
Metros covered statewide
20+
Years combined experience
Income Restricted Apartments Dallas - Your Questions
Are Dallas and Fort Worth income limits the same?
Yes. HUD treats both as one metro (Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington MSA), so AMI limits are identical across both cities. Only the specific communities and voucher-acceptance patterns differ.
Can landlords refuse Section 8 vouchers in Dallas?
Acceptance varies by property and depends on local ordinances and Texas state law. Some communities along I-35E and the tollway corridors routinely accept vouchers, while others do not. We track acceptance patterns weekly and route you only to properties that actively process applications.
Do you cover Plano, Irving, Garland, and the surrounding suburbs?
Yes. We cover Dallas County plus Plano, Irving, Garland, Denton, Carrollton, Grand Prairie, and Mesquite. LIHTC communities exist across all these suburbs, and DART Light Rail serves several corridors.
Do income restricted communities require a minimum income?
Yes, most do. Even for income restricted housing, communities typically require household income of 2x to 2.5x monthly rent. We pre-screen your income against each community's minimums and flag properties where you may not meet the floor before you pay an application fee.
How does Dallas Housing Authority (DHA) affect my apartment search?
DHA manages public housing developments and voucher programs across Dallas County. If you hold a DHA-issued voucher, we identify which private LIHTC properties are currently accepting and processing voucher applications - not just listing acceptance on paper.
Where can I find income restricted apartments near me in Dallas?
Availability depends on your income, household size, and screening profile. We track every open LIHTC, DHA, and voucher-friendly community across the Dallas metro - from Oak Cliff to Plano - and send matches within 24 to 48 hours of intake.
Also Consider Nearby Metros
Dallas Guides & Resources
Local how-tos on AMI limits, open waitlists, and communities accepting applications in Dallas.
Dallas AMI Income Limits & Who Qualifies
Dallas-area AMI income limits by household size with examples so you know if you qualify in Dallas.
Read guide →Dallas Source-of-Income Protections & Voucher Acceptance
What Dallas source-of-income rules mean for voucher holders, the local ordinance context, and how to find accepting communities.
Read guide →Which Dallas Communities Are Accepting Applications Now
We track open vs. closed and lease-ups in Dallas, then send you current matches. Ask for today's list, free.
Read guide →Dallas Waitlists: Which Are Open and How Long
Which Dallas waitlists open and how long is the wait? DHA notes and a multi-property strategy so you're not stuck on one closed list.
Read guide →
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