Best low income housing programs in Dallas-Fort Worth

★★★★☆4.3 (709 reviews)score 78/100

CenterPoint pairs a high composite score with a large review base, and residents consistently single out the leasing team by name for fast approvals and a smooth move-in. Maintenance turnaround in hours rather than days is unusual at this volume of reviews, and the fitness center, pools, and general upkeep get repeated praise.

• Maintenance fixes reported within hours
• Leasing staff (Sabika, Kendra, Freddy) praised by name
• Clean apartments and well-kept amenities
• On-site management gives a safe, welcoming feel

Watch out: Parking is tight, and a few residents flagged package handling and move-out charge disputes.

Services: disability supportive housing, low income housing program, affordable apartments

★★★★☆4.1 (539 reviews)score 69/100

Firestone's leasing office draws steady praise for care during applications and move-in, and the West 7th location puts residents within walking distance of downtown Fort Worth's restaurants and nightlife. It's a solid pick for anyone prioritizing location and a responsive front office, with the caveat that the buildings themselves are aging.

• Named staff (Lilly, Fiorella, Jesus) praised for responsiveness
• Walkable downtown location
• Quick maintenance for urgent issues
• Pet-friendly with garage parking

Watch out: Long-term residents report leaks, bug entry points, and inconsistent AC performance, plus some questions about recent review authenticity.

Services: affordable apartments, low income housing program

★★★★★4.7 (31 reviews)score 68/100

Shurruns House earns a strong rating built on a smaller review base, with reviewers describing owner Sharron as personally involved in helping people in crisis or recovery find housing without judgment. It stands out for immediacy and genuine care rather than amenity packages.

• Owner personally handles admissions and support
• Housing available without heavy screening barriers
• Recovery-focused, judgment-free environment
• Clean, affordable spaces

Watch out: Reviewers note the phone number has been out of service at times, and the review count is small enough to treat this as a promising but less-tested pick.

Services: public housing authority, homeless transitional shelter, housing assistance nonprofit, low income housing program

★★★★☆3.9 (208 reviews)score 66/100

Loft Vue's leasing office, especially Roderick and Roger, gets consistent credit for making the application process easy for students, and furnished units within walking distance of TCU are a real draw. The gap opens up after move-in, when some residents describe management going quiet on maintenance requests.

• Furnished, move-in ready units
• Walking distance to TCU campus
• In-unit laundry
• Leasing staff praised for patience and speed

Watch out: Post-move-in issues like ceiling holes, Wi-Fi outages, and elevator breakdowns have gone unaddressed for weeks in some accounts.

Services: senior low income housing, low income housing program, affordable apartments

★★★★★4.5 (316 reviews)score 81/100

Beautiful Feet Church posts the highest composite score on this list, built on genuine praise for staff who remember guests by name and deliver daily meals, showers, and help for people with mobility challenges. Reviewers describe real transitions to stable housing coming out of this program, calling it emotionally and spiritually significant.

• Daily meals and shower access
• Onsite medical and dental services
• Staff trained in disability accommodation
• Documented transitions into stable housing

Watch out: Shower slots are capped at 6 people daily and fill quickly, and a few reviewers wanted a stronger security presence.

Services: homeless transitional shelter, public housing authority, disability supportive housing, low income housing program

★★★★☆4 (111 reviews)score 65/100

Atlantic Housing Foundation's scholarship program draws genuinely enthusiastic feedback for its accessible application process and real financial impact on recipients. Property management tells a different story, with long-term tenants describing unanswered calls and billing errors, so this is worth engaging for its community programs more than for day-to-day apartment living.

• Accessible, well-regarded scholarship program
• Straightforward application process
• Mixed-income communities available
• Long track record supporting working families

Watch out: Residents report unresponsive corporate offices, persistent billing errors, and maintenance neglect at managed properties.

Services: public housing authority, affordable apartments, senior low income housing, disability supportive housing

★★★★☆4.3 (49 reviews)score 65/100

Oak Timbers Fort Worth South gets warm words for its office staff, Patricia, Elisa, and Linda, and quick fixes on routine maintenance, plus a full slate of amenities from a pool to a dog park. The review base is smaller, so weigh the pest control and elevator concerns raised by current residents carefully.

• Office staff known for patience and knowledge
• Quick maintenance response for routine issues
• Wide amenities including pool, fitness, and activity center
• Quiet neighborhood setting

Watch out: Reviewers report spreading bed bug problems, elevator delays affecting disabled residents, and unclear waitlist timelines despite fees collected.

Services: affordable apartments, senior low income housing, low income housing program

★★★★☆3.9 (150 reviews)score 65/100

Terraces of Marine Creek stands out for Huseni's personal approach in the leasing office and JJ's reputation for solving maintenance problems quickly, with many calling the grounds clean and peaceful. That said, roach infestations have reportedly worsened since 2019 and some work orders get closed without actually being completed.

• Leasing agent Huseni praised consistently
• Maintenance lead JJ known for fast fixes
• Recent cleanliness and pool improvements
• Quiet setting inside Loop 820

Watch out: Pest control has been a recurring complaint, and some residents say management doesn't follow through on conflict resolution.

Services: public housing authority, affordable apartments, senior low income housing, disability supportive housing

★★★★☆3.8 (208 reviews)score 64/100

The Stella has benefited from a change in management, with staff like Ashley and Brenda earning credit for responsiveness and smoothing over lease transfers during hard moments. Pest issues and building wear (smoke smell, wall holes, buckling floorboards) are still commonly reported, so it reads as improving but not yet fully resolved.

• Staff Ashley and Brenda named repeatedly for helpfulness
• Smooth lease transfers and move-in support
• Flexible handling of lease changes
• Resident referral incentive up to $800

Watch out: Cockroaches, smoke odor, and hard-to-reach office phones are recurring complaints even after the management change.

Services: senior low income housing, low income housing program, affordable apartments

★★★★☆3.9 (115 reviews)score 64/100

Oakwood Place's Ms. Wynell gets singled out repeatedly for helping families get approved and moved in within about a week, into spacious units near a convenient bus stop. Some units have serious pest problems reported at move-in, so ask directly about unit condition before signing.

• Approvals and move-in often within one week
• Ms. Wynell praised for patience and clear communication
• Spacious floor plans with updated finishes
• On-site bus stop and generally quiet setting

Watch out: Some reviewers report rat and roach problems in units, plus unexplained fees and slow response to noise complaints.

Services: public housing authority, affordable apartments, senior low income housing, low income housing program

★★★★★4.6 (17 reviews)score 64/100

TR Hoover CDC earns a high rating from a small but positive set of reviews focused on its South Dallas youth mentoring, afterschool care, and job training programs. It's a community-development organization more than a housing landlord, valued for the family-centered services it wraps around residents.

• Family-oriented programming
• Afterschool and youth mentoring
• Job training and digital skills classes
• Visible community investment in South Dallas

Watch out: One reviewer described rude front desk treatment, an outlier against otherwise strong feedback.

Services: housing assistance nonprofit, low income housing program, homeless transitional shelter

★★★★☆3.7 (58 reviews)score 63/100

Carlyle Crossing's staff, Ryan, Angelica, and Vanessa, get called out for going out of their way during applications, including one case of special accommodation for a resident with a hearing disability. Most reviewers describe clean, quiet, affordable living, tempered by one account of strict rules and aging buildings.

• Staff go out of their way, including for accessibility needs
• Fast approvals and smooth move-in
• Clean, well-maintained units
• Quiet, peaceful grounds

Watch out: One reviewer flagged older buildings, a $35 potted plant charge, and gate safety concerns.

Services: public housing authority, affordable apartments, low income housing program

★★★★★5 (5 reviews)score 63/100

Power Pride Independent Living has a small review count but the sentiment is uniformly warm: residents describe Lonnie and Rina as hands-on in helping with jobs, ID documents, and emotional support, particularly for seniors transitioning out of institutional settings. The scale here is small, so treat this as a strong niche fit rather than a large-capacity option.

• Hands-on help with employment and documentation
• Selective screening keeps the atmosphere calm

Watch out: Only a handful of reviews exist so far, though all are strongly positive.

Services: public housing authority, senior low income housing, disability supportive housing, low income housing program

★★★★☆4 (56 reviews)score 61/100

Magnolia Trace splits fairly evenly between residents who praise Gwen Ebony and Juan for friendliness and clean, well-kept grounds, and others frustrated by unanswered phones and billing confusion. It's worth a look for the amenities and calm feel, with the understanding that office responsiveness can be inconsistent.

• Well-maintained grounds and pool
• Staff Gwen Ebony and Juan praised by name
• Community amenities including fitness room and clubhouse
• Pet-friendly units

Watch out: Phone lines and billing disputes come up often enough to ask current residents before committing.

Services: public housing authority, low income housing program, affordable apartments

★★★★☆3.7 (156 reviews)score 61/100

Cherokee Village's rents are among the more affordable on this list, and staff like Leeandra and Maria still draw praise for patient, personal help. Recent reviews describe a decline under newer management, with cockroach infestations and slow utility repairs reported more often than in the community's earlier years.

• Affordable rent rates
• Staff Leeandra and Maria known for personal, patient help
• On-site amenities and green space
• Some units still described as clean and quiet

Watch out: Newer reviews report pervasive cockroaches, weeks-long utility outages, and unresolved noise complaints since a management change.

Services: public housing authority, affordable apartments, disability supportive housing, low income housing program