Fort Worth has 190 apartment communities in this directory that offer affordable or income-restricted units, ranging from Section 8 (Housing Choice Voucher) accepting complexes to Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) properties and public housing managed through the Fort Worth Housing Solutions authority. Rent in these units is typically tied to a percentage of the area median income (AMI) rather than set at full market rate, which means eligibility depends on household size and income documentation, not just availability.
What to look for before you apply
Start with the basics: current income limits for the property (usually 30%, 50%, or 60% AMI), whether there's a waitlist and how long it's running, and what documentation you'll need at application (pay stubs, tax returns, ID for every household member). Beyond eligibility, check the same things you'd check at any apartment: unit condition, how maintenance requests get handled, parking and laundry setup, proximity to bus routes if you don't drive, and whether utilities are included in rent. Ask directly about recertification requirements, since most income-restricted units require annual proof of income to keep your rate.
How our scoring helps
We rank properties using consistent factors like responsiveness, maintenance follow-through, and resident feedback patterns, so you're not relying on a single review. For a full ranked list, see our best apartment complexes in Fort Worth guide, and read our methodology to see exactly how we score and weight each factor.