Dallas Housing Authority Updates Housing Choice Voucher Payment Standards for Forney
FORNEY — The Dallas Housing Authority has released updated Housing Choice Voucher payment standards for Forney’s 75126 ZIP code, outlining how much rental assistance qualifying households may receive and clarifying what those figures actually mean in practice.
The payment standards represent the maximum monthly rent level the Dallas Housing Authority will consider when calculating assistance for voucher holders renting in Forney. They are not automatic payments to tenants or landlords, nor do they guarantee that the full amount will be covered. Instead, they serve as the upper limit used to determine how much of the rent the housing authority may subsidize for an approved household.
Current Payment Standards for ZIP Code 75126
Efficiency: $1,827
1 Bedroom: $1,908
2 Bedroom: $2,232
3 Bedroom: $2,808
4 Bedroom: $3,573
5 Bedroom: $4,109
6 Bedroom: $4,645
7 Bedroom: $5,181
8 Bedroom: $5,717
9 Bedroom: $6,253
Understanding the Housing Choice Voucher Program
Under the Housing Choice Voucher program, vouchers are issued to eligible households—not to properties. A household may consist of a single person or a family unit approved by the housing authority. Once issued, the voucher allows that household to search for a rental unit in the private market.
The listed amounts are not checks written directly to tenants. Instead, the housing authority calculates how much assistance it will provide based on household income, family size, and the approved rent for the unit. In most cases, tenants pay roughly 30 percent of their adjusted income toward rent, with the housing authority paying the remainder directly to the landlord, up to the applicable payment standard.
If a unit’s rent exceeds the payment standard, the household may still be able to rent the unit in limited circumstances, but the tenant’s share of the rent increases and must remain within program limits.
Key Takeaways: One Voucher, One Household, One Unit
A key point often misunderstood is that each voucher is tied to a single household at a single residence at a time. A house does not “receive” a voucher, and properties do not accumulate vouchers. The assistance follows the household, not the address.
Multiple vouchers generally cannot be applied to the same rental unit for different households. In multi-unit properties—such as duplexes or apartment buildings—different households may each use their own vouchers only if they are renting separate, legally distinct units, each with its own lease and approval.
The Importance of These Standards in Forney
Forney has seen rapid population growth and rising housing costs over the past several years. The higher payment standards reflect market conditions in suburban Kaufman County and are intended to give voucher holders a better chance of finding housing in areas where rents may otherwise exceed older limits.
Even with higher payment standards, availability remains constrained. Participation in the program is voluntary for landlords, and not all rental properties accept vouchers. Before assistance begins, each unit must pass inspection and receive formal approval from the housing authority.
Residents seeking housing assistance or landlords considering participation are encouraged to consult the Dallas Housing Authority’s official payment standard listings and Housing Choice Voucher guidance to confirm current limits, eligibility rules, and program requirements specific to ZIP code 75126.
