3 bedroom Section 8 apartments in Elmwood, Dallas
A Section 8 voucher will cover up to $2,480/mo for a 3 bedroom unit in ZIP 75208 — the current Small-Area FMR for the Elmwood area.
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 75208
Small-Area FMR · 2026| Bedrooms | Payment standard / mo |
|---|---|
| Studio | $1,610 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,680 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,970 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,480 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,150 |
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.
Governing PHA
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