Essential Housing Program

Reserved for Dallas’s essential workforce.

The Marcus partners with the City of Dallas through a City of Dallas PFC partnership agreement to reserve a portion of homes for Dallas’s essential workforce, income and rent restricted at 60% and 80% AMI for people who keep the city running.

See if You Qualify Call (214) 865-6220

Who qualifies

Qualifying professions.

Households working in any of the following fields may qualify for an income-restricted unit at The Marcus. Total income includes additional earnings such as second jobs, bonuses, and other sources.

healthcare
education
emergency services
law enforcement
military
restaurant
retail
grocery

The Marcus participates in and accepts Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8).

Requirements

Income & application.

Household income must be at or below the limit for the tier that applies to the home, either 60% or 80% of the Dallas Area Median Income. The current limits are published below. Applicants must also earn a minimum of 2.5x times the monthly rent. The standard application process applies (background, credit, eviction and rental-history checks), plus additional documentation for PFC verification.

Income limit: 60% or 80% Dallas AMI; Household income at or below the limit for the tier that applies to the home. Limits updated annually by household size.
Application fee: $75; Per applicant, 18+. Non-refundable.
Security deposit: From $400; Varies by screening. Due within 48 hours of approval.
Admin fee: Waived; $100 admin fee currently waived at The Marcus.

Rent & income limits

2026 rent and income limits.

Limits are set each year from the Dallas County, TX area median income, and these apply to the 2026 program year (on or after 2026-05-01T00:00:00.000Z). The Marcus participates at two tiers, 60% AMI and 80% AMI. Ask the leasing office which tier applies to a particular home.

Maximum annual household income by household size, 2026, Dallas County, TX
Household size	60% AMI	80% AMI
1 person	$50,880	$67,840
2 people	$58,140	$77,520
3 people	$65,400	$87,200
4 people	$72,660	$96,880
5 people	$78,480	$104,640
6 people	$84,300	$112,400
7 people	$90,120	$120,160
8 people	$95,940	$127,920
9 people	$101,700	$135,600
10 people	$107,520	$143,360
11 people	$113,340	$151,120
12 people	$119,160	$158,880

Maximum rent

These figures are the highest rent the program allows. They are not the rents charged at The Marcus; current rents for available homes are shown on the floor plans. Rent limits here are calculated at 1.5 persons per bedroom at 60% AMI, and 1 person per bedroom at 80% AMI.

Maximum monthly rent by apartment size, 2026, Dallas County, TX
Apartment size	60% AMI	80% AMI
efficiency	$1,272	$1,696
1br	$1,362	$1,938
2br	$1,635	$2,180
3br	$1,889	$2,422
4br	$2,107	$2,616
5br	$2,325	$2,810

These figures are the highest rent the program allows. They are not the rents charged at The Marcus. Novogradac Rent & Income Limit Calculator report for The Marcus, generated 2026-05-08, supplied by Rachael Duran 2026-07-28. Program: Other Federal, State, or Local Program; Dallas, TX HUD Metro FMR Area; 4-Person AMI $121,100; 2026 program year, effective on or after 2026-05-01. Figures transcribed verbatim from the report — never derived, interpolated, or rounded. Effective 2026-05-01T00:00:00.000Z for the 2026 program year.

If this community participates in an affordable housing program, the recorded regulatory agreement, land use restriction agreement, and any requirements of the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) or other program administrator are the controlling documents and govern over this document to the extent of any conflict.

Process

How to apply.

PFC applicants complete the standard application plus additional documentation. All documents are signed in person at the leasing office by appointment.

01
Valid government-issued photo ID — For each applicant aged 18+.
02
Six months of bank statements — All accounts: checking, savings, money market.
03
Four months of pay stubs — Most recent, from your current employer.
04
Proof of employment in a qualifying profession — Letter from employer, badge, or verifiable credentials.
05
In-person document signing — At the leasing office by appointment.

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Program FAQ

Common questions.

What is the Essential Housing Program?

The Marcus reserves units for Dallas’s essential workforce through a Dallas City of Dallas PFC partnership partnership. Income-qualified rents for workers in healthcare, education, emergency services, law enforcement, military, restaurant, retail, and grocery.

Are income-qualified units different from market-rate?

No, income-qualified units at The Marcus are identical to market-rate units in finishes, appliances, flooring, and amenities. Only the rent and eligibility requirements differ.

Do I need to work in an essential field to live here?

No, anyone can apply for market-rate units at The Marcus; the essential workforce program applies only to income-qualified units.

Does The Marcus accept Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8)?

Yes. The Marcus participates in and accepts Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8). Contact the leasing office for details.