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Fort Worth Housing Solutions Communities Explained

Fort Worth Housing Solutions portfolio, mixed-income and voucher developments, the application path, and how we help.

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Who FWHS Is

Fort Worth Housing Solutions (FWHS) is the local Public Housing Authority. They run:

  • Public housing across Tarrant County
  • Housing Choice Voucher program
  • Mixed-finance developments with LIHTC or other funding
  • Various supportive and homeownership programs

Community Types in the Portfolio

Public housing: rent set as ~30% of adjusted gross income. Government-owned or PHA-owned.

Mixed-income developments: newer communities with subsidized, LIHTC-restricted, and market-rate units in the same building.

RAD-converted communities: former public housing under project-based Section 8 or LIHTC financing.

How to Apply

Direct application through FWHS. Waitlists open with announced windows. Preferences (veteran, disability, elderly, homelessness, local resident) can move you up.

We recommend parallel LIHTC applications to non-FWHS properties for faster placement.

Overview of Fort Worth Housing Solutions community types

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Fort Worth Housing Solutions?
The Fort Worth housing authority (formerly Fort Worth Housing Authority, rebranded FWHS). They own and manage mixed-income developments and voucher communities across Fort Worth.
How do I apply to FWHS communities?
Through Fort Worth Housing Solutions directly. We help you find open communities and coordinate parallel LIHTC applications for faster placement.
Do FWHS communities accept vouchers?
FWHS runs the local voucher program, so voucher acceptance at their properties is straightforward. They also work with private communities that accept vouchers.

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