Renting · Section 8
Data from November 2026
Renting in Denton County, Texas
Denton County has a HUD fair market rent of $1,807 a month for 2 bedrooms (Fiscal year 2027). Renter households here pay a typical rent of $1,728 a month (Average 2020–2024). Paying the fair market rent without going over 30% of income takes $34.75 an hour, full time.
Four numbers to start with
- Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
- $1,807
- a month, HUD, Fiscal year 2027
- 21% more than in Texas
- Typical rent
- $1,728
- a month, Census, Average 2020–2024
- 23% more than in Texas
- Wage needed
- $34.75
- an hour, 2 bedrooms
- Or $72,280 a year, to spend no more than 30% of income on rent.
- Rent-burdened households
- 51%
- spend 30% or more of income on rent
- 1% less than in Texas
Only here
Renting in Denton County: what sets it apart
What this place has that others do not, from public data, most unusual first.
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At $111,498, Denton County ranks 5th among the 250 counties in Texas with this figure for the highest typical household income.
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At $1,728, Denton County ranks 6th among the 240 counties in Texas with this figure for the highest typical rent.
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Nearby, in Cooke County, the typical rent is $1,047: 39% less than in Denton County ($1,728).
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Average 2020–2024).
Fair market rent
What HUD sets for each size
Every year HUD (the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development) publishes a Fair Market Rent (FMR) for each home size in Denton County. It is used to work out how much a Section 8 voucher covers. The table shows what you need to earn to pay it without spending more than 30% of income.
The fair market rent covers rent plus basic utilities, except the phone. HUD generally sets it at the 40th percentile: 4 in 10 standard-quality homes rented recently cost less. 24 CFR §888.113(a)
According to Zillow (ZORI), the typical asking rent in Denton County was $1,672 a month in September 2026: 0.8% less than 12 months ago. It is an index of market listings, not a HUD limit. Zillow data
| Size | Fair rent per month | Hourly wage | Income needed per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,491 | $28.67 | $59,640 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,536 | $29.54 | $61,440 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,807 | $34.75 | $72,280 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,275 | $43.75 | $91,000 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,892 | $55.62 | $115,680 |
HUD area: Dallas, TX HUD Metro FMR Area. Source: HUD, Fiscal year 2027
By ZIP code
The fair market rent for your ZIP code
HUD also publishes fair market rents by ZIP code (Small Area FMRs) for 36 ZIP codes in Denton County (Fiscal year 2027). Type yours to see it.
For 2 bedrooms they run from $1,480 in 76201 to $2,710 in 76226. 25 ZIP codes are above the county's fair market rent ($1,807).
Where HUD designates these areas, or where the housing agency chooses to use them, the voucher is figured on the ZIP code's rent instead of the county's. Ask your agency which one it uses. 24 CFR §982.503(a)(1)
| 75007 | Dallas, TX | $1,520 | $1,560 | $1,840 | $2,320 | $2,950 |
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| 75010 | Dallas, TX | $1,710 | $1,760 | $2,070 | $2,610 | $3,310 |
| 75022 | Dallas, TX | $1,990 | $2,070 | $2,420 | $3,060 | $3,870 |
| 75022 | Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $1,990 | $2,070 | $2,420 | $3,060 | $3,870 |
| 75028 | Dallas, TX | $2,130 | $2,190 | $2,580 | $3,250 | $4,130 |
| 75028 | Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $2,130 | $2,190 | $2,580 | $3,250 | $4,130 |
| 75033 | Dallas, TX | $1,920 | $1,980 | $2,330 | $2,930 | $3,730 |
| 75036 | Dallas, TX | $2,140 | $2,210 | $2,600 | $3,270 | $4,160 |
| 75056 | Dallas, TX | $1,730 | $1,780 | $2,100 | $2,640 | $3,360 |
| 75057 | Dallas, TX | $1,530 | $1,580 | $1,860 | $2,340 | $2,980 |
| 75065 | Dallas, TX | $1,580 | $1,620 | $1,910 | $2,400 | $3,060 |
| 75067 | Dallas, TX | $1,570 | $1,610 | $1,900 | $2,390 | $3,040 |
| 75068 | Dallas, TX | $2,090 | $2,150 | $2,530 | $3,190 | $4,050 |
| 75077 | Dallas, TX | $1,810 | $1,870 | $2,200 | $2,770 | $3,520 |
| 76201 | Dallas, TX | $1,220 | $1,260 | $1,480 | $1,860 | $2,370 |
| 76203 | Dallas, TX | $1,220 | $1,260 | $1,480 | $1,860 | $2,370 |
| 76205 | Dallas, TX | $1,310 | $1,350 | $1,590 | $2,000 | $2,540 |
| 76207 | Dallas, TX | $1,580 | $1,630 | $1,920 | $2,420 | $3,070 |
| 76208 | Dallas, TX | $1,500 | $1,550 | $1,820 | $2,290 | $2,910 |
| 76209 | Dallas, TX | $1,320 | $1,360 | $1,600 | $2,010 | $2,560 |
| 76210 | Dallas, TX | $1,670 | $1,730 | $2,030 | $2,560 | $3,250 |
| 76226 | Dallas, TX | $2,240 | $2,300 | $2,710 | $3,410 | $4,340 |
| 76227 | Dallas, TX | $1,900 | $1,950 | $2,300 | $2,900 | $3,680 |
| 76247 | Dallas, TX | $1,990 | $2,050 | $2,410 | $3,030 | $3,850 |
| 76247 | Wise County, TX | $1,990 | $2,050 | $2,410 | $3,030 | $3,850 |
| 76249 | Dallas, TX | $1,610 | $1,660 | $1,950 | $2,450 | $3,120 |
| 76249 | Wise County, TX | $1,610 | $1,660 | $1,950 | $2,450 | $3,120 |
| 76258 | Cooke County, TX | $1,230 | $1,270 | $1,500 | $1,900 | $2,400 |
| 76258 | Dallas, TX | $1,230 | $1,270 | $1,500 | $1,900 | $2,400 |
| 76258 | Sherman-Denison, TX | $1,230 | $1,270 | $1,500 | $1,900 | $2,400 |
| 76259 | Dallas, TX | $1,310 | $1,350 | $1,590 | $2,000 | $2,540 |
| 76259 | Wise County, TX | $1,310 | $1,350 | $1,590 | $2,000 | $2,540 |
| 76262 | Dallas, TX | $1,680 | $1,730 | $2,030 | $2,590 | $3,280 |
| 76262 | Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $1,680 | $1,730 | $2,030 | $2,590 | $3,280 |
| 76266 | Cooke County, TX | $1,390 | $1,430 | $1,680 | $2,120 | $2,690 |
| 76266 | Dallas, TX | $1,390 | $1,430 | $1,680 | $2,120 | $2,690 |
- 75007 · Dallas, TX $1,840$2,320
- 75010 · Dallas, TX $2,070$2,610
- 75022 · Dallas, TX $2,420$3,060
- 75022 · Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $2,420$3,060
- 75028 · Dallas, TX $2,580$3,250
- 75028 · Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $2,580$3,250
- 75033 · Dallas, TX $2,330$2,930
- 75036 · Dallas, TX $2,600$3,270
- 75056 · Dallas, TX $2,100$2,640
- 75057 · Dallas, TX $1,860$2,340
- 75065 · Dallas, TX $1,910$2,400
- 75067 · Dallas, TX $1,900$2,390
- 75068 · Dallas, TX $2,530$3,190
- 75077 · Dallas, TX $2,200$2,770
- 76201 · Dallas, TX $1,480$1,860
- 76203 · Dallas, TX $1,480$1,860
- 76205 · Dallas, TX $1,590$2,000
- 76207 · Dallas, TX $1,920$2,420
- 76208 · Dallas, TX $1,820$2,290
- 76209 · Dallas, TX $1,600$2,010
- 76210 · Dallas, TX $2,030$2,560
- 76226 · Dallas, TX $2,710$3,410
- 76227 · Dallas, TX $2,300$2,900
- 76247 · Dallas, TX $2,410$3,030
- 76247 · Wise County, TX $2,410$3,030
- 76249 · Dallas, TX $1,950$2,450
- 76249 · Wise County, TX $1,950$2,450
- 76258 · Cooke County, TX $1,500$1,900
- 76258 · Dallas, TX $1,500$1,900
- 76258 · Sherman-Denison, TX $1,500$1,900
- 76259 · Dallas, TX $1,590$2,000
- 76259 · Wise County, TX $1,590$2,000
- 76262 · Dallas, TX $2,030$2,590
- 76262 · Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $2,030$2,590
- 76266 · Cooke County, TX $1,680$2,120
- 76266 · Dallas, TX $1,680$2,120
Source: Small Area Fair Market Rents (HUD) Fiscal year 2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents (HUD) (external site)
Rent burden
How many households spend too much
HUD counts rent as a burden when it reaches 30% of income or more. In Denton County, 51% of renter households are in that position; in Texas, 52%, and nationwide, 51% (Average 2020–2024, Census).
Paying too much rent leaves little for food, transportation and savings. If that is you, the agencies below can guide you for free.
51%
of renter households spend 30% or more of their income on rent.
124,469 households rent in Denton County
- Spend half or more of their income 23%
- Spend 30% or more, but less than half 28%
- Spend less than 30% 49%
Compared with the state and the country
- Denton 51%
- Texas 52%
- United States 51%
Low-income apartments
Low-income apartments in Denton County
HUD lists 41 properties with homes for low-income households in Denton County: tax-credit apartments (LIHTC) and HUD-assisted buildings. They run from the most low-income homes to the fewest.
- with tax credits (LIHTC)
- 34
- HUD-assisted
- 8
5,782 homes in all; 4,562 of them low-income, according to HUD.
- Fountains of Rosemeade Tax credit (LIHTC) 3440 E Rosemeade Pkwy, Carrollton 75007 382 low-income homes · 1 bd: 196 · 2 bd: 136 · 3 bd: 48 · 4 bd: 2 · In service since 1995
- The Veranda Tax credit (LIHTC) 2420 E McKinney St, Denton 76209 322 low-income homes · 1 bd: 36 · 2 bd: 146 · 3 bd: 124 · 4 bd: 16 · In service since 2017 · For older adults, people with disabilities, families, people experiencing homelessness
- Emli at Pecan Creek Tax credit (LIHTC) NWQ of Ike Byrom RD and FM 2931, Aubrey 76227 254 low-income homes · For older adults, people with disabilities, families, people experiencing homelessness
- Providence Place Apts II (DENTON) Tax credit (LIHTC) 3500 Quail Creek Dr, Denton 76208 252 low-income homes · 1 bd: 51 · 2 bd: 113 · 3 bd: 88 · In service since 2007
- Pebble Brook Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 191 Duchess Dr, Denton 76208 250 low-income homes · In service since 1999
- Primrose at Sequoia Park Tax credit (LIHTC) 1400 E University Dr, Denton 76209 250 low-income homes · In service since 2002
- Tower Ridge Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 2560 Tower Ridge Dr, Corinth 76210 224 low-income homes · 1 bd: 56 · 2 bd: 96 · 3 bd: 72 · In service since 2006
- Evergreen at Lewisville Senior Apt Community Tax credit (LIHTC) 415 S Garden Ridge Blvd, Lewisville 75067 218 low-income homes · In service since 2005 · For older adults
- Valley Ridge Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 1000 Valley Ridge Blvd, Lewisville 75077 192 low-income homes · 2 bd: 132 · 3 bd: 60 · In service since 1995
- Lakeside Manor Senior Community Tax credit (LIHTC) 902 W Eldorado Pkwy, Little Elm 75068 176 low-income homes · 1 bd: 144 · 2 bd: 32 · In service since 2006 · For older adults, people with disabilities, families, people experiencing homelessness
- Villas on Raiford Tax credit (LIHTC) 1100 Raiford Rd, Carrollton 75007 180 homes, 172 low-income · In service since 2011
- Oak Tree Village Tax credit (LIHTC) 1595 S Old Orchard Ln, Lewisville 75067 272 homes, 163 low-income · 1 bd: 116 · 2 bd: 120 · 3 bd: 36 · In service since 1995
- Waterford at Spencer Oaks Tax credit (LIHTC) 2100 Spencer Rd, Denton 76205 208 homes, 156 low-income · 2 bd: 104 · 3 bd: 104 · In service since 1998
- Evergreen at Morningstar Tax credit (LIHTC) 6245 Morning Star Dr, The Colony 75056 145 low-income homes · 1 bd: 72 · 2 bd: 72 · In service since 2010
- Hebron Trail Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 1109 E Hebron Pkwy, Carrollton 75010 144 low-income homes · 2 bd: 88 · 3 bd: 56 · In service since 1995
- Evergreen at Arbor Hills Tax credit (LIHTC) 2314 Parker Rd, Carrollton 75010 136 low-income homes · In service since 2015
- Roxton Tax credit (LIHTC) 307 N Loop 288, Denton 76209 126 low-income homes · 1 bd: 16 · 2 bd: 86 · 3 bd: 24 · In service since 2012
- ST Charles Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 1090 S Charles St, Lewisville 75057 126 low-income homes · Studio: 8 · 1 bd: 28 · 2 bd: 90 · In service since 1992
- Renaissance Courts Tax credit (LIHTC) 1224 E Hickory St, Denton 76205 150 homes, 120 low-income · 1 bd: 53 · 2 bd: 67 · 3 bd: 30 · In service since 2006
- Country Park Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 1606 E McKinney St, Denton 76209 120 low-income homes · 1 bd: 34 · 2 bd: 48 · 3 bd: 38 · In service since 1996
- Evergreen at Vista Ridge Tax credit (LIHTC) 455 Highland Dr, Lewisville 75067 120 low-income homes · 1 bd: 60 · 2 bd: 60 · In service since 2011
- Palladium Aubrey Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 500 E Highmeadow Dr, Aubrey 76227 150 homes, 100 low-income · 1 bd: 45 · 2 bd: 75 · 3 bd: 30 · In service since 2015 · For people with disabilities, families · (940) 905-0656
- Palladium Denton Tax credit (LIHTC) Seq of E. Sherman Drive and 288, Denton 76208 150 homes, 93 low-income · 1 bd: 45 · 2 bd: 75 · 3 bd: 30 · For older adults, people with disabilities, families, people experiencing homelessness
- Tuscany at Lakepointe Tax credit (LIHTC) 805 Lakeside Cir, Lewisville 75057 168 homes, 68 low-income · 2 bd: 72 · 3 bd: 96 · In service since 1999
- FairOaks of Denton HUD-assisted 1950 Lattimore St, Denton 76209 41 homes, 40 low-income · For older adults · (940) 891-1719
- Pilot Point Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 301 N Prairie St, Pilot Point 76258 40 low-income homes · 1 bd: 20 · 2 bd: 20 · In service since 2000
- Shady Shores Apts (fka Lakeway Colony) Tax credit (LIHTC) 401 N Shady Shores Dr, Lake Dallas 75065 40 low-income homes · 1 bd: 16 · 2 bd: 24 · In service since 2000 · For older adults, people with disabilities, families, people experiencing homelessness
- Lakeview Court Tax credit (LIHTC) 204 Main St, Little Elm 75068 24 low-income homes · 1 bd: 8 · 2 bd: 16 · In service since 2000
- Leuty Avenue Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 909 W 7th St, Justin 76247 24 low-income homes · 1 bd: 8 · 2 bd: 16 · In service since 1998 · For older adults, people with disabilities, families, people experiencing homelessness
- Pecan Place Tax credit (LIHTC) 302 S Locust St, Denton 76201 24 low-income homes · 1 bd: 24 · In service since 1995
- Palladium Denton HUD-assisted 1255 Poinsettia Blvd, Denton 76208 140 homes, 20 low-income · (972) 774-4436
- Denton Affordable Housing HUD-assisted 3821 Camelot St, Denton 76209 16 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (940) 484-7048
- Denton Affordable Housing II HUD-assisted 610 N Bell Ave, Denton 76209 10 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (940) 484-7048
- Community Options Lewisville HUD-assisted 232 Teakwood Ln, Lewisville 75067 6 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (972) 503-3901
- Denton Affordable Housing III HUD-assisted 3401 Paisley St, Denton 76209 6 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (940) 484-7048
- Community Options Carrollton HUD-assisted 3702 Fairfield Dr, Carrollton 75007 4 homes, 3 low-income · For people with disabilities · (609) 951-9900
- Rosemont at Pecan Creek Tax credit (LIHTC) 3500 E McKinney St, Denton 76209 263 homes
- Kiron at Aubrey Tax credit (LIHTC) 5700 US Highway 377 S, Aubrey 76227 150 homes
- Churchill at Champions Circle Tax credit (LIHTC) 15733 Golf View Dr, Fort Worth 76177 132 homes · In service since 2016
- Autumn Oaks of Corinth Tax credit (LIHTC) 3440 Corinth Pkwy, Corinth 76208 75 homes
- Bishop Gardens Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 200 Hardeman Blvd, Justin 76247 72 homes · In service since 2016
One property has two programs at the same address and appears once. Search HUD's map
Source: HUD, retrieved November 6, 2026. LIHTC database, updated May 14, 2025; Assisted multifamily properties, updated October 23, 2026; Public housing developments, updated October 23, 2026.
Section 8
The Section 8 voucher in Denton County
The Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) pays part of your rent on a home you choose. Your public housing agency runs it. 1 agency serves in Denton County. Here is what the rules say:
The rules, with their source
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You apply at the public housing agency. If you qualify, your name usually goes on a waiting list. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or noncitizens with eligible status as HUD defines it. Source: HUD
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Generally, your family must have very low income: no more than 50% of the area median income, by family size (the middle column of the table). Source: 24 CFR §5.603, §982.201(b)
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Each year, at least 75% of the families an agency admits from its list must have extremely low income (the 30% column). Source: 24 CFR §982.201(b)(2)
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If the rent is below the payment standard, the family generally pays 30% of its adjusted monthly income. If it is above, the family pays more. Source: 24 CFR §982.1(a)(3)
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When you move in, if the rent is above the payment standard, your share cannot go over 40% of your adjusted monthly income. Source: 24 CFR §982.508
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Each agency sets a payment standard for each size. Without asking HUD, it can go from 90% to 110% of the fair market rent. Source: 24 CFR §982.503(b), (c)
| People | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $25,450 | $42,400 | $67,850 |
| 2 people | $29,100 | $48,450 | $77,550 |
| 3 people | $32,750 | $54,500 | $87,250 |
| 4 people | $36,350 | $60,550 | $96,900 |
| 5 people | $39,300 | $65,400 | $104,700 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $70,250 | $112,450 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $75,100 | $120,200 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $79,950 | $127,950 |
Area median income: $121,100. HUD income limits by family size, Fiscal year 2026. Area: Dallas, TX HUD Metro FMR Area. Source: HUD, Fiscal year 2026
Possible payment standard
- Studio $1,342 – $1,640
- 1 bedroom $1,382 – $1,690
- 2 bedrooms $1,626 – $1,988
- 3 bedrooms $2,048 – $2,503
- 4 bedrooms $2,603 – $3,181
The range the rule allows: 90% to 110% of the county's fair market rent. Your agency publishes its own.
Housing agencies that serve this place
- Denton Housing Authority Section 8 vouchers · 1,940 vouchers (940) 383-3039 Denton Housing Authority: s.mcdade@dentonhousingauthority.com
Housing agencies in Texas Source: HUD, Retrieved November 6, 2026
Your rights as a tenant in Texas
What Texas law says about deposits, notices and eviction, with the citation for each rule.
See your rights, rule by ruleCompare these rules with other states →
A summary of state law, not legal advice. Cities may have additional rules.
- When must they return my deposit?
- 30 days
- Tex. Prop. Code §92.103(a)
- If I fall behind on rent, what notice must I get?
- 3 days
- Tex. Prop. Code §24.005(a)
- Only a court order can remove youTex. Prop. Code §92.0081(b)
- Protection from retaliationTex. Prop. Code §92.331
- Repair and deduct from the rentTex. Prop. Code §92.0561(a)-(b)
Help
Where to get help with rent in Denton County
These are the nearest HUD-approved agencies. They counsel for free or at low cost.
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Balance - Dallas
8330 Lbj Fwy, Dallas · 29 miles away
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Budget and financial counseling
- and 7 more
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Credit.org - Arlington, TX Branch
2000 E Lamar Blvd, Arlington · 31 miles away · Spanish
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Budget and credit workshops
- and 4 more
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Transformance DBA Services of Hope Entities
1137 Conveyor Ln Ste 107, Dallas · 32 miles away
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Budget and financial counseling
- and 4 more
Rental assistance programs
The ones that serve in Denton County or the whole state, with what each page says about being open.
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Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program (CEAP)
Run by Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA)
Texas program, funded by LIHEAP, that helps low-income households pay for electricity and gas, through local agencies in each county
Tool
How much cash do you need to move in?
It starts with the 2-bedroom fair market rent in Denton County. Change the rent, the deposit and the fees to yours: the numbers stay in your browser.
Count power on top of the rent: in Texas, the average home bill was $164 a month in 2024 (EIA). See electricity and gas costs
Your move
We use the place's fair market rent and the state's deposit rule.
Adjust advanced details
Let's do the math
Cash to move in
$3,614
What you need before you get the keys.
What adds up
- First month
- $1,807
- Security deposit
- $1,807
- Total
- $3,614
When you'll have it
Enter what you can set aside each month to see how long it takes.
What helps
- Ask for a receipt for every payment and keep a copy of the lease.
- On move-in day, walk through the home and take dated photos.
- Never send money for a home you haven't seen or a lease you haven't read.
This is a planning estimate, not a price. What you are asked for depends on the landlord, your lease and your state's and city's rules. It is not legal advice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the fair market rent in Denton County?
According to HUD (Fiscal year 2027): Studio: $1,491; 1 bedroom: $1,536; 2 bedrooms: $1,807; 3 bedrooms: $2,275; 4 bedrooms: $2,892. It covers rent plus basic utilities, except the phone.
How much do you need to earn to rent in Denton County?
Paying the 2-bedroom fair market rent ($1,807) without spending more than 30% of income takes $34.75 an hour full time, or $72,280 a year.
Who qualifies for Section 8 in Denton County?
Generally, families with very low income: no more than 50% of the area median income. For 4 people, HUD's limit here is $60,550 a year (Fiscal year 2026). The family usually pays 30% of its adjusted monthly income. You apply at the housing agency.
How much does Section 8 pay in Denton County?
The voucher pays up to your housing agency's payment standard, minus your share. The rule lets the agency set it between 90% and 110% of the fair market rent: for 2 bedrooms here, between $1,626 and $1,988 a month. Your agency publishes its figure.
Does the fair market rent change by ZIP code in Denton County?
For 2 bedrooms they run from $1,480 in 76201 to $2,710 in 76226. Where HUD designates these areas, or where the housing agency chooses to use them, the voucher is figured on the ZIP code's rent instead of the county's. Ask your agency which one it uses.
How many low-income apartments are there in Denton County?
HUD lists 41 properties with homes for low-income households in Denton County: tax-credit apartments (LIHTC) and HUD-assisted buildings. They run from the most low-income homes to the fewest. For tax-credit apartments and HUD-assisted buildings, you apply directly at the building's management office. They tell you whether units are open and how to apply; HUD does not have that information.
How many households spend too much on rent in Denton County?
HUD counts rent as a burden when it reaches 30% of income or more. In Denton County, 51% of renter households are in that position; in Texas, 52%, and nationwide, 51% (Average 2020–2024, Census).