Local Information for Arlington, TX

Arlington is a city that is part of the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metropolitan area and Tarrant County in the state of Texas. The city has an estimated population of over 350 thousand, making it the largest non-county seat city in the Lone Star State. Like most of the cities in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metro area, the city experiences hot, humid summers and mild to cold winters. In general, locals are quite accustomed to the region’s humid subtropical climate. Many of the city’s residents are quite happy with the housing conditions and the decent neighborhoods in and around the city and the metro area. Low income families can apply for affordable housing, as well as several housing programs, administered by the city’s housing authority.

Affordable Housing in Arlington, TX

The Arlington Housing Authority (AHA) has many affordable housing programs available to the less fortunate and disadvantaged residents of the city. First time low income home buyers can even participate in the agency’s Home Ownership Programs, which include the Arlington Homebuyers’ Assistance Program, Arlington Housing Finance Corporation, and the Homeownership Voucher Program. Applicants must have a total household income that meets the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) income limits in order to qualify for any of the aforementioned programs. In addition to the Home Ownership Programs, the housing agency also offers various Homeless Programs – the Eviction Prevention/Homeless Assistance Program, the Shelter plus Care Program, the Tenant-Based Rental Assistance Program, and the Supportive Housing Program.

Rental Assistance in Arlington, TX

As far as rental assistance is concerned, the federal Housing Choice Voucher Program (HCV) has been extremely successful in providing low income families, senior citizens, and disabled individuals the appropriate housing and rental assistance they need.  Under the Section 8 Voucher program, recipients can choose the appropriate rental housing deals in the private market. As long as the unit meets the AHA’s and HUD’s criteria, residents are free to take the apartment they want. You can find thousands of affordable housing deals in the private market. So start searching and find your place now.