Dallas AMI Income Limits & Who Qualifies
Dallas-area AMI income limits by household size with examples so you know if you qualify in Dallas.
The Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington MSA
HUD groups Dallas and Fort Worth together into one Metropolitan Statistical Area. Income restricted properties across both cities use the same AMI base figure.
AMI Tiers in Dallas
- 30% AMI: deepest affordability
- 50% AMI: common LIHTC tier
- 60% AMI: most common LIHTC tier
- 80% AMI: workforce band
Dallas metro AMI typically runs somewhere between San Antonio and Austin. It usually tracks Houston closely.
Household-Size Scale
Same everywhere. 1 person: ~70% of the 4-person figure; 3 person: ~90%; etc. Apply to Dallas’s current base number.
What Makes Dallas Distinct (vs Fort Worth)
- Housing authority: DHA (Dallas Housing Authority)
- Voucher acceptance ordinance context: distinct from Fort Worth
- Inventory geography: concentrated in different neighborhoods
Coverage
Dallas County plus surrounding: Garland, Irving, Plano, Denton, Carrollton, Grand Prairie, Mesquite. Some of these fall inside the DFW MSA and use the same AMI number.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What income qualifies for income restricted apartments in Dallas?
Below the current Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington MSA AMI for your household size. Most LIHTC targets 50-60% AMI, with some 30% and 80% units. We check your exact numbers at intake.
Are Dallas and Fort Worth limits the same?
Yes. HUD treats Dallas and Fort Worth as one metro (Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington MSA), so AMI limits are identical across both cities. Only inventory and local voucher-acceptance patterns differ.
How often do limits change?
Annually. HUD publishes updated numbers each spring; properties update within weeks.
