# Income Restricted Apartments Fort Worth | 100% Free > Looking for income restricted apartments in Fort Worth? Free TREC-licensed locator matches you to open FWHS and LIHTC communities across Tarrant County. URL: https://incomerestrictedapartments.com/fort-worth/ ![Fort Worth income restricted apartment community exterior](/images/locations/fort-worth-hero.webp) City of Fort Worth / Tarrant County # Fort Worth Income Restricted Apartments - Free 48-Hr Match Free licensed matching, Matches in 24-48 hours. Communities pay us, never you. See If I Qualify [/contact/ →](/contact/) Local Detail [#local-detail →](#local-detail) ★★★★★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 Tarrant County 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. ## Programs We Match You To ![LIHTC (Tax Credit) Apartments](/images/cards/exterior-of-a-modest-income-restricted-apartment-c.webp) ### LIHTC (Tax Credit) Apartments Below-market rent through federal tax credits, matched across Fort Worth. Learn more → [LIHTC (Tax Credit) Apartments →](/lihtc-apartments/) ![Section 8 Voucher Apartments](/images/cards/front-entrance-of-an-affordable-apartment-building.webp) ### Section 8 Voucher Apartments Filtered for Fort Worth communities that actually accept vouchers. Learn more → [Section 8 Voucher Apartments →](/section-8-voucher-apartments/) ![Public Housing](/images/cards/public-housing-apartment-complex-with-residents-wa.webp) ### Public Housing City of Fort Worth / Tarrant County public housing options and waitlist guidance. Learn more → [Public Housing →](/public-housing/) ## Getting Matched Is Simple 1. 01 ### Tell us your basics Metro, household size, income range, and any voucher, screening, or accessibility needs. Takes about five minutes. 2. 02 ### We check qualification We match your numbers against current AMI limits by metro and program (30/50/60/80%) and flag which paths fit. 3. 03 ### 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. 4. 04 ### 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. 5. 05 ### 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. ![](/images/misc/texas-income-restricted-apartment-community-family.webp) Free · No Application Fees Wasted ## Ready to Skip the Closed Waitlists? Five minutes. No obligation. We handle the outreach so you don't waste application fees. See If I Qualify [/contact/ →](/contact/) Why Us ## Why a Licensed Locator Beats Searching Alone 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. ![Licensed Texas locator team reviewing income paperwork with a renter](/images/misc/texas-licensed-locator-meeting-with-renter-at-kitc.webp) 01 ### Truly Free to Renters Communities pay our referral fee from their marketing budgets. Your rent is identical whether you use us or apply direct. 02 ### 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. 03 ### 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. 04 ### Five-Metro Coverage Austin, San Antonio, Houston, Dallas, and Fort Worth. One team, statewide inventory, current lease-up tracking. 05 ### Honest About Waitlists We tell you which lists are actually open, realistic wait times, and when a multi-property strategy makes sense. No hype. 06 ### 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. ★★★★★ > “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 ★★★★★ > “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 ★★★★★ > “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 Across Fort Worth and Tarrant County Income Restricted Apartments is a free, TREC-licensed locator (License #679806) that connects Fort Worth renters to LIHTC, Section 8, and voucher-friendly communities across Tarrant County - backed by 20+ combined years of Texas real estate experience. The local housing authority is **Fort Worth Housing Solutions (FWHS)**, operating independently from DHA across the county line in Dallas. FWHS manages mixed-income developments and voucher communities across the city, including properties near **Near Southside** and the **Medical District** adjacent to **JPS Health Network**. LIHTC development spans garden-style apartments near **I-30** and **Loop 820**, mid-rise developments along **I-35W**, and townhome-style units in **Wedgwood**, **Ridglea**, and **White Settlement**. **Arlington**, between the two cities, has a growing income restricted stock but no direct light rail service, so commute logistics matter when we match you. We also track communities in **Benbrook**, **Haltom City**, and the **Alliance Town Center** corridor. The **TRE (Trinity Railway Express)** connects Fort Worth to Dallas for renters commuting east. **TEXRail** reaches DFW Airport from downtown. As of 2026, Tarrant County has both stabilized LIHTC communities and newer lease-ups accepting applications near these transit corridors. ![Fort Worth income restricted apartment community exterior](/images/locations/fort-worth-gallery-0.webp) ## How the Fort Worth Search Actually Works Fort Worth shares the Dallas-Fort Worth metro AMI with Dallas, but the local housing authority is Fort Worth Housing Solutions (FWHS). FWHS runs mixed-income developments and voucher communities that are distinct from what DHA operates on the Dallas side. Our team covers Fort Worth plus Arlington, Bedford, Euless, Hurst, North Richland Hills, Mansfield, and Keller. When you tell us your income, household size, and screening profile, we filter garden-style, mid-rise, and townhome-style communities across Tarrant County and send matches within 24 to 48 hours. ## FWHS and LIHTC Communities We Cover Our Fort Worth coverage includes FWHS public housing communities, mixed-income developments across Tarrant County, LIHTC properties in Arlington and North Richland Hills, and voucher-friendly private communities near I-30 and Loop 820. From Near Southside to the Alliance corridor, 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 relying on listings. ![Fort Worth affordable apartment community photo 2](/images/locations/fort-worth-gallery-1.webp)![Fort Worth affordable apartment community photo 3](/images/locations/fort-worth-gallery-2.webp) ## Areas We Cover Around Fort Worth Our Fort Worth coverage includes these surrounding areas: - Arlington - Bedford - Euless - Hurst - North Richland Hills - Mansfield - Grapevine - Keller ### Key Landmarks and Transit - Sundance Square / Downtown Fort Worth - Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital - TCU Campus - Alliance Town Center - Stockyards National Historic District Accessible via I-30, I-35W, and Loop 820, with Trinity Railway Express (TRE) connecting to Dallas and TEXRail reaching DFW Airport. ![](/images/misc/texas-skyline-silhouette-affordable-apartment-comm.webp) ## Fort Worth: The Numbers That Matter 1,000+ Texas renters helped 500+ Community tours completed 5 Metros covered statewide 20+ Years combined experience ## Income Restricted Apartments Fort Worth - Your Questions ### What is Fort Worth Housing Solutions? + Fort Worth Housing Solutions (FWHS) is the local housing authority for Tarrant County. They manage mixed-income developments, public housing communities, and voucher programs across the city. We help you find open FWHS communities and navigate the application process. ### Are Fort Worth and Dallas income limits the same? + Yes. HUD treats both as one metro (Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington MSA), so 2026 AMI limits are identical across both cities. What differs is the inventory, the local housing authority (FWHS here vs DHA on the Dallas side), and voucher-acceptance patterns at individual communities. ### Do you cover Arlington for income restricted apartments? + Yes. Arlington has LIHTC and income restricted communities in Tarrant County between the two main cities. Since Arlington has no direct light rail service, commute logistics matter. We factor transit access and drive times into every match. ### Does Fort Worth have income restricted apartments for seniors? + Yes. Tarrant County has 55+ and 62+ income restricted communities, mainly on the north and northeast sides. We explain how SSDI and SSI income is treated at each property's income minimum, since that is where fixed-income seniors often run into issues. ### Are there income restricted apartments near TRE or TEXRail stops? + The Trinity Railway Express runs through Tarrant County, and TEXRail connects downtown Fort Worth to DFW Airport. Several LIHTC communities sit within a reasonable commute of these lines. If transit access matters, we prioritize those corridors when sending your matches. ### Where can I find income restricted apartments near me in Fort Worth? + Availability depends on your income, household size, and screening profile. We track every open LIHTC, FWHS, and voucher-friendly community across the Fort Worth metro - from Near Southside to Alliance Town Center - and send matches within 24 to 48 hours of intake. ## Also Consider Nearby Metros Income Restricted Apartments in Dallas → [/dallas/ →](/dallas/) ## Fort Worth Guides & Resources Local how-tos on AMI limits, open waitlists, and communities accepting applications in Fort Worth. ### Fort Worth AMI Income Limits & Who Qualifies Fort Worth-area AMI income limits by household size with examples so you know if you qualify in Fort Worth. Read guide → [Fort Worth AMI Income Limits & Who Qualifies →](/guide/fort-worth-ami-income-limits-who-qualifies/) ### Fort Worth Housing Solutions Communities Explained Fort Worth Housing Solutions portfolio, mixed-income and voucher developments, the application path, and how we help. Read guide → [Fort Worth Housing Solutions Communities Explained →](/guide/fort-worth-housing-solutions-communities/) ### Which Fort Worth Communities Are Accepting Applications Now We track open vs. closed and lease-ups in Fort Worth, then send you current matches. Ask for today's list, free. Read guide → [Which Fort Worth Communities Are Accepting Applications Now →](/guide/fort-worth-communities-accepting-applications-now/) ### Fort Worth Waitlists: Which Are Open and How Long Which Fort Worth waitlists open and how long is the wait? FWHS notes and a multi-property strategy so you're not stuck on one closed list. Read guide → [Fort Worth Waitlists: Which Are Open and How Long →](/guide/fort-worth-affordable-housing-waitlists-open/) ![](/images/locations/fort-worth-hero.webp) Free · No Application Fees Wasted ## Start Your Free Fort Worth Search Free 5-minute intake. Our team matches you to open communities within 24-48 hours. See If I Qualify [/contact/ →](/contact/)