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Section 8 & Affordable Housing in Ellis County, Texas
This page covers Section 8 and other affordable-housing programs in Ellis County, Texas. Everything below is drawn from federal HUD datasets, with the source and refresh date for each one shown at the bottom of the page. Data last updated October 4, 2026.
- Housing authority
- Housing Authority of Ennis
- 2-bedroom Fair Market Rent
- $1,807
- Income limit (50%), family of 4
- $60,550
- HUD-recorded properties
- 25
Who administers housing assistance here
The Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) program in Ellis County is administered by Housing Authority of Ennis, (972) 878-7451. Housing authorities — not landlords, and not this website — decide who is eligible, run the waiting lists and issue vouchers.
HUD identifies this authority by the code TX070. It reports 0 Housing Choice Voucher units and 89 public housing units in its portfolio.
FY2026 income limits for Ellis County
Ellis County is in HUD’s Dallas, TX HUD Metro FMR Area income-limit area (FY2026 median family income $121,100).
| Household size | Very low income (50%) |
|---|---|
| 1 person | $42,400 |
| 2 people | $48,450 |
| 3 people | $54,500 |
| 4 people | $60,550 |
| 5 people | $65,400 |
| 6 people | $70,250 |
| 7 people | $75,100 |
| 8 people | $79,950 |
| Household size | Extremely low income (30%) | Very low income (50%) | Low income (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Voucher eligibility generally starts at the very low income (50%) limit (how income limits work).
FY2027 Fair Market Rents
HUD Fair Market Rents for the Dallas, TX HUD Metro FMR Area area (how Fair Market Rents work).
| Unit size | Studio | 1 BR | 2 BR | 3 BR | 4 BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly rent | $1,491 | $1,536 | $1,807 | $2,275 | $2,892 |
| Unit size | FY2027 Fair Market Rent |
|---|---|
| Studio / efficiency | $1,491 / month |
| 1 bedroom | $1,536 / month |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,807 / month |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,275 / month |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,892 / month |
Source: HUD Fair Market Rents FY2027. 91 FR 56156 (published 2026-09-01). Effective 2026-10-01 except areas where HUD received a valid reevaluation request. HUD area code METRO19100M19100. Imported 4 October 2026.
Assisted and affordable properties recorded in Ellis County
HUD records 25 subsidised or tax-credit properties in this county. Each is listed below under the program that federal records actually associate it with. None of these listings means a unit is currently vacant or that applications are open.
HUD-Assisted Properties
Properties with an active HUD subsidy contract, such as Project-Based Section 8, Section 202 housing for the elderly, or Section 811 housing for people with disabilities.
| Property | Address | Classification | Units | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENNIS SENIOR CITIZENS CENTER I | 600 S Clay St, Ennis 75119 | HUD-Assisted Property | 40 assisted | (972) 875-4281 |
| ENNIS SENIOR CITIZENS CENTER II | 501 W Lampasas St, Ennis 75119 | HUD-Assisted Property | 40 assisted | (972) 875-4281 |
| GROVE PARK TERRACE APTS. | 400 Peters St, Waxahachie 75165 | HUD-Assisted Property | 60 assisted | (972) 937-5414 |
HUD records identify this as an affordable or assisted housing property. Current vacancies, eligibility and voucher policies must be confirmed directly with property management.
Public Housing Developments
Developments owned or operated by a public housing authority.
| Property | Address | Classification | Units | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENNIS VILLAGE | 200 Arnold St, Ennis 75119 | Public Housing Development | 89 total | (972) 878-7451 |
| PATRICK APTS | 208 Patrick St, Waxahachie 75165 | Public Housing Development | 104 total | (972) 937-5730 |
HUD records identify this as an affordable or assisted housing property. Current vacancies, eligibility and voucher policies must be confirmed directly with property management.
LIHTC Affordable Properties
Properties financed with Low-Income Housing Tax Credits. LIHTC is a financing program, not Section 8 — rent is restricted, but a tax-credit property is not required to accept Housing Choice Vouchers and may have its own separate waiting list.
| Property | Address | Classification | Units | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BENT TREE TOWN HOMES | 1721 S INTERSTATE HWY 35 E, WAXAHACHIE 75165 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 247 total | — |
| BRECKENRIDGE VILLAGE | 2001A FLOYD ST, ENNIS 75119 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 66 assisted | — |
| COUNTRY LANE SENIORS-WAXAHACHIE COMMUNITY | 133 PARK HILLS DR, WAXAHACHIE 75165 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 98 total | — |
| CREEKSIDE TERRACE APTS | 1000 E BURNETT ST, ENNIS 75119 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 80 assisted | — |
| CYPRESS CREEK APARTMENT HOMES AT WAXAHACHIE | NW OF POST OAK DR AND US 287, WAXAHACHIE 75165 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 98 assisted | — |
| EASTWOOD APTS | 110 N 14TH ST, MIDLOTHIAN 76065 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 56 assisted | — |
| ENNIS TRAILS | SEQ DOLFIE LANE AND SONOMA TRAILS, ENNIS 75119 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 48 assisted | — |
| GALA AT WAXAHACHIE | SEQ OF E. MAIN STREET AND PARKS SCHOOHOUSE ROAD, WAXAHACHIE 75165 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 185 assisted | — |
| GRACE TOWNHOMES | 1212 GRACE CIR, ENNIS 75119 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 110 total | — |
| GRAND RESERVE SENIORS – WAXAHACHIE COMMUNITY | 129 PARK HILLS DR, WAXAHACHIE 75165 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 80 assisted | — |
| GROVE PARK APTS | 200 PARKS SCHOOL HOUSE RD, WAXAHACHIE 75165 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 60 assisted | — |
| LAKERIDGE VILLAS | 2402-2406 WEST ENNIS AVE, ENNIS 75119 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 40 assisted | — |
| LEXINGTON ARMS | 418 LEXINGTON DR, WAXAHACHIE 75165 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 61 assisted | — |
| MISTY COURT DUPLEXES | 103 MISTY CT, WAXAHACHIE 75165 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 4 assisted | — |
| PALLADIUM GLENN HEIGHTS | 2400 SOUTH HAMPTON ROAD, GLENN HEIGHTS 75154 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 252 assisted | — |
| RED OAK APTS (RED OAK) | 413 W RED OAK RD, RED OAK 75154 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 116 assisted | — |
| RUSTY LANE DUPLEXES | 139 RUSTY LN, WAXAHACHIE 75165 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 10 assisted | — |
| SILVERTON VILLAGE TOWN HOMES | 3700 E HWY 85, ENNIS 75119 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 248 total | — |
| TERRACE AT MIDTOWNE | 991 ABIGAIL WAY, MIDLOTHIAN 76065 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 92 assisted | — |
| WESTERN HILLS APTS | 100 EWING ST, FERRIS 75125 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 16 assisted | — |
HUD records identify this as an affordable or assisted housing property. Current vacancies, eligibility and voucher policies must be confirmed directly with property management.
How to apply
Contact the administering housing authority
Named above. Only they can tell you whether a waiting list is open.
Check the income limits
In the table above for your household size. Income is one factor, not the whole test.
Ask about local preferences
Many authorities prioritise applicants who live or work in the area, veterans, people with disabilities, or families experiencing homelessness.
Ask for the landlord list
Most authorities keep a list of owners who have accepted vouchers before. It is usually free and rarely published online.
Where this information comes from
- HUD Public Housing Authorities · U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development · source updated 18 August 2026 · retrieved 22 September 2026
- HUD Section 8 Income Limits FY2026 · U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of Policy Development and Research · source updated not published by the provider · retrieved 22 September 2026
- HUD Fair Market Rents FY2027 · U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of Policy Development and Research (HUD User) · source updated 1 September 2026 · retrieved 4 October 2026
- HUD Multifamily Properties – Assisted · U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development · source updated 21 July 2026 · retrieved 22 September 2026
- HUD Public Housing Developments · U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development · source updated 21 July 2026 · retrieved 22 September 2026
- HUD Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Properties · U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development · source updated 14 May 2025 · retrieved 22 September 2026
Sources: HUD Public Housing Authorities (retrieved 22 September 2026); HUD Section 8 Income Limits FY2026 (retrieved 22 September 2026); HUD Fair Market Rents FY2027 (retrieved 4 October 2026); HUD Multifamily Properties – Assisted (retrieved 22 September 2026); HUD Public Housing Developments (retrieved 22 September 2026); HUD Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Properties (retrieved 22 September 2026).
These federal datasets do not show vacancies, waiting-list status or whether a landlord accepts vouchers (about our data).