Umphress Terrace
7242 Umphress Rd, Dallas, TX 75217
Umphress Terrace is an income-based apartment property for seniors at 7242 Umphress Rd in Dallas, TX. 53 of its 54 apartments are subsidized, in 1-bedroom sizes. The rent assistance belongs to the apartment, so you apply to the property itself and you do not need a voucher.
How to apply to Umphress Terrace
- Call the property office at (214) 391-9000 and ask whether the waiting list is open.
- Ask for an application. The property keeps its own waiting list; the housing authority's voucher list is a different line.
- Have ID, Social Security numbers and proof of income ready for everyone in the household. The office verifies income before it offers an apartment.
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About Umphress Terrace
- Address
- 7242 Umphress Rd, Dallas, TX 75217
- Program
- Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly
- Who can live here
- The head of household or their spouse generally has to be 62 or older. Some senior properties also admit younger adults with disabilities; the office can tell you whether this one does.
- Rent
- Residents pay about 30% of their adjusted income toward rent and HUD pays the rest to the property. Households here pay an average of $371 a month on an average income of $16,145 a year.
- Subsidized apartments by size
- 53 1-bedroom
- Other apartments
- One of the 54 apartments is not covered by the HUD contract. Ask the office about the rent there and whether a Housing Choice Voucher can be used.
- Turnover
- About 6% of households had moved in within the past year in HUD's latest resident report, which gives a rough sense of how often apartments open up.
- Managed by
- Umphress Terrace, (830) 372-2600
- HUD inspection
- Scored 95 out of 100 on its last HUD physical inspection (January 2026). HUD treats 60 and above as passing.
- HUD contract
- The current rent assistance contract runs through January 2028. Contracts like this are typically renewed.
- First occupied
- 2009
Income limits in Dallas County (FY2026)
Household income has to be at or below the very low income limit, which is 50% of the area median for your household size.
| 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 |
Source: HUD FY2026 income limits. Income is gross annual income for the whole household; the property verifies it when your name comes up on the waiting list.
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If you already have a housing voucher
A Housing Choice Voucher pays part of the rent in a privately owned apartment you find yourself. It cannot be used in an apartment that is already subsidized, so the 53 income-based apartments here are not an option for it. Browse landlords in Dallas who accept vouchers or see Section 8 rent limits and housing authorities in Dallas County.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I apply to Umphress Terrace?
- Apply to the property, not to the housing authority. Call the office at (214) 391-9000 and ask whether the waiting list is open and how to get an application. Umphress Terrace keeps its own waiting list, separate from the Section 8 voucher list. Expect to show ID, Social Security numbers and proof of income for everyone in the household.
- What is the income limit for Umphress Terrace?
- Household income has to be at or below the very low income limit, which is 50% of the area median for your household size. In Dallas County the FY2026 very low income limit is $42,400 a year for one person and $60,550 for a household of four.
- How much is rent at Umphress Terrace?
- Residents pay about 30% of their adjusted income toward rent and HUD pays the rest to the property. HUD's most recent resident data shows households here paying an average of $371 a month toward rent and utilities. Your own share is calculated from your household's income when you move in and again each year.
- Do I need a Section 8 voucher to live at Umphress Terrace?
- No. This is Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly: the assistance is attached to the apartment, not to the tenant, so it is there when you move in and stays behind when you move out. One apartment is not subsidized; ask the office whether a Housing Choice Voucher can be used there.
- Is Umphress Terrace only for seniors?
- HUD lists it as housing for the elderly. The head of household or their spouse generally has to be 62 or older. Some senior properties also admit younger adults with disabilities; the office can tell you whether this one does.
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Property details from HUD’s Multifamily Assistance and Section 8 Contracts data and Picture of Subsidized Households, HUD property 800222859. Checked October 2026.