Housing Authority of the City of Dallas
3939 N Hampton Rd, Dallas, TX 75212
Housing Authority of the City of Dallas is the public housing agency based in Dallas, Texas. It runs 20,345 Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8) and 3,009 public housing apartments.
Contact Housing Authority of the City of Dallas
- Phone
- (214) 951-8300
- Office
- 3939 N Hampton Rd, Dallas, TX 75212
VoucherMatch is not the housing authority and does not take applications or hold a waiting list. Applications, status checks and portal logins go through the office above.
Section 8 waiting list
Waitlist openChecked September 2026
Takes Housing Choice Voucher pre-applications online on a rolling basis (continuous enrollment). An application stays on the list until you are selected, or for up to 18 months, after which you can apply again. Being on the list is not a voucher; waits are long.
- Ask which lists are open. Vouchers, public housing and any project-based buildings each keep their own list, and you can be on more than one.
- Have ID, Social Security numbers and proof of income ready for everyone in the household. Income is verified before any assistance is offered.
- Keep your mailing address, phone and email current with the office. Authorities remove applicants who do not answer an update letter.
Section 8 income limits in Dallas County (FY2026)
To qualify for a Housing Choice Voucher, a household's gross annual income generally has to be at or below the very low income limit for its size. In Dallas County that is $60,550 a year for a family of four, about $5,040 a month before taxes. HUD's area median family income here is $121,100.
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $25,450 | $42,400 | $67,850 |
| 2 people | $29,100 | $48,450 | $77,550 |
| 3 people | $32,750 | $54,500 | $87,250 |
| 4 people | $36,350 | $60,550 | $96,900 |
| 5 people | $39,300 | $65,400 | $104,700 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $70,250 | $112,450 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $75,100 | $120,200 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $79,950 | $127,950 |
Which column applies to you. The middle column is the eligibility line for most applicants (24 CFR 982.201). The low income column only applies in special cases, such as families already receiving federal housing assistance. The extremely low column matters for how fast you are reached: housing authorities must give at least 75% of the vouchers they issue from the waiting list each year to extremely low income families, which for a family of four here means $36,350 or less.
Income is counted before taxes and covers the whole household. The housing authority verifies it when your name is reached on the waiting list, so what counts is your income at that point. Being under the limit makes you eligible; it does not move you up a closed or full waiting list.
Source: HUD FY2026 Section 8 Income Limits for the Dallas, TX HUD Metro FMR Area, huduser.gov.
HUD rent benchmarks in Dallas County
HUD rent benchmarks for FY2027, effective October 1, 2026. These are not adopted housing-authority payment standards or household subsidy amounts. The illustration shows 90% to 110% of FMR; ZIP-based schedules, approved exceptions and Moving to Work rules can differ.
| Bedrooms | FMR | Illustration: 90% to 110% of FMR |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency (studio) | $1,491 | $1,342 to $1,640 |
| 1-bedroom | $1,536 | $1,382 to $1,690 |
| 2-bedroom | $1,807 | $1,626 to $1,988 |
| 3-bedroom | $2,275 | $2,048 to $2,503 |
| 4-bedroom | $2,892 | $2,603 to $3,181 |
The two-bedroom HUD benchmark for Dallas County is $1,807. Multiplying by 90% and 110% gives $1,626 to $1,988, not an approval range. Gross rent includes the applicable allowance for tenant-paid utilities. Your agency must calculate assistance using its adopted standard, your household and the proposed unit.
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the phone number for Housing Authority of the City of Dallas?
- The main office number HUD lists for Housing Authority of the City of Dallas is (214) 951-8300. The office is at 3939 N Hampton Rd, Dallas, TX 75212.
- Does Housing Authority of the City of Dallas have Section 8?
- Yes. HUD reports that Housing Authority of the City of Dallas administers 20,345 Housing Choice Vouchers. It also runs 3,009 public housing apartments, which have a separate waiting list.
- Is the Housing Authority of the City of Dallas Section 8 waiting list open?
- When we last checked in September 2026, the voucher waiting list was taking applications. Takes Housing Choice Voucher pre-applications online on a rolling basis (continuous enrollment). An application stays on the list until you are selected, or for up to 18 months, after which you can apply again. Being on the list is not a voucher; waits are long. Lists open and close with little notice, so confirm with the office before you plan around it.
- What is the income limit for Section 8 in Dallas County?
- For FY2026, HUD's very low income limit in Dallas County is $60,550 a year for a family of four. A household generally has to be at or below that line to qualify for a voucher, and most new vouchers go to households at or below the extremely low income limit.
- How much will Section 8 pay for a two-bedroom in Dallas County?
- HUD's FY2027 Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom in Dallas County is $1,807 a month, rent and utilities together. That is HUD's benchmark. Housing Authority of the City of Dallas sets its own payment standard, usually between 90% and 110% of it, so ask the office for the adopted figure.
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