Affordable & Low-Income Housing in Greater Fort Worth
What this category covers
This section lists 224 apartment communities in Greater Fort Worth that offer reduced-rent or income-restricted units. That includes properties funded through Low-Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC), HUD Section 8 project-based housing, public housing operated by the Fort Worth Housing Solutions authority, and privately owned complexes that set aside a portion of units for households under a certain income threshold. Rent at these properties is usually tied to a percentage of the area median income (AMI) rather than set purely by the local rental market, so a two-bedroom unit that would rent for $1,400 in Fort Worth's private market might run $700-$950 here, depending on the program and your household size.
What to check before you apply
Income limits and required documentation vary by property, so confirm the AMI bracket (30%, 50%, 60%, or 80%) before you spend time on an application and fee. Ask about waitlist length, since many LIHTC and Section 8 communities in Tarrant County run waitlists of several months to over a year. Look closely at unit condition, on-site management responsiveness, utility allowances, and whether the property requires a separate housing voucher or accepts one you already hold. Pet policies, parking, and school zoning also matter more here since move-in options are more limited than in market-rate housing.
How our scoring helps
We rank and score each community using consistent factors: verified resident feedback, responsiveness of management, unit condition, and value relative to the income restriction tier. Our full methodology page explains how each score is calculated and weighted, so you can compare properties on more than just listed rent.
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All affordable & low-income housing, ranked by score and relevance
We found 224 businesses offering affordable & low-income housing; 223 met the criteria for the scored directory. The order weighs each business's overall score by how much of its reviewed work is affordable & low-income housing, so a lower-scored specialist can rank above a higher-scored generalist. Filter and sort below, or open the full map view.
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Get in touchCommon questions about affordable & low-income housing
- How much does affordable housing actually cost in Fort Worth?
- Rent is typically capped at 30% of a set income limit rather than market rate. For example, a unit restricted at 60% AMI might charge $700-$1,000 for a two-bedroom, compared to $1,300-$1,600 for a similar unmarked unit nearby. Exact rent depends on household size and which AMI tier the unit is funded under.
- How long is the waitlist for income-restricted apartments?
- It varies widely by property and program. Public housing and Section 8 project-based waitlists in Tarrant County commonly run 6 months to 2 years, while some newer LIHTC communities have shorter or even open waitlists. Ask the property directly for current status since lists open and close throughout the year.
- What documents do I need to apply?
- Most properties require proof of income (recent pay stubs, tax returns, or benefit award letters), photo ID, Social Security numbers for all household members, and rental history or references. Some also run a background and credit check, though policies on past evictions or credit issues differ by owner.
- How can I tell if an affordable housing community is good quality?
- Visit in person if you can and check for maintenance backlog, working AC/heat, secure entry, and how quickly staff answer questions. Resident reviews about management responsiveness are often a better signal than the building's exterior, since these properties can look similar but vary a lot in day-to-day management.
Guides to choosing affordable & low-income housing
- Section 8 and income-based apartments in Fort Worth: how affordable housing works
How income-based and Section 8 housing actually works in Fort Worth: eligibility basics, waitlists, and how it differs from market-rate renting.