Section 8 apartments in Dallas, TX
Dallas is a mandatory Small-Area Fair Market Rent metro — the exact rent a Housing Choice Voucher will cover changes ZIP by ZIP. Below are the current payment standards, the governing Public Housing Authority, and the 30 neighborhoods where we track voucher-friendly search demand.
State law limits local voucher protections
Texas has NO statewide SOI protection AND state law preempts city ordinances. Austin passed protection in 2014, Texas legislature struck it down in 2015. Landlords in Texas can legally refuse vouchers.
Section 8 payment standards — ZIP 75201
Small-Area FMR · 2026| Bedrooms | Payment standard / mo |
|---|---|
| Studio | $2,380 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,470 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,900 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,650 |
| 4 bedrooms | $4,640 |
Payment standards published by HUD. Small-Area FMRs vary by ZIP code — this is the exact ceiling a Housing Choice Voucher will cover for a unit in this ZIP.
Public Housing Authorities
Housing Authority of the City of Dallas, Texa
HUD PHA code TX009 · 20,345 HCV vouchers
Waitlist status changes frequently — call the PHA directly to confirm before applying.
- Address
- 3939 N Hampton Rd , Dallas , TX
- Phone
- 2149518300
Dallas County Housing Assistance Program
HUD PHA code TX559 · 4,596 HCV vouchers
Waitlist status changes frequently — call the PHA directly to confirm before applying.
- Address
- 2377 N Stemmons Fwy Ste 700 , Dallas , TX
- Phone
- 2148191871
Grand Prairie Housing & Neighborhood Services
HUD PHA code TX434 · 3,043 HCV vouchers
Waitlist status changes frequently — call the PHA directly to confirm before applying.
- Address
- 205 W Church St , Grand Prairie , TX
- Phone
- 9722378176
Garland Housing Authority
HUD PHA code TX435 · 1,570 HCV vouchers
Waitlist status changes frequently — call the PHA directly to confirm before applying.
- Address
- 210 Carver Dr Ste 201b , Garland , TX
- Phone
- 9722053391
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35 ZIP codesDallas uses Small-Area Fair Market Rents, so the voucher payment standard is different in every ZIP code.