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Essential Workforce Housing in Dallas: The Marcus

The Marcus is a Dallas apartment community offering essential workforce housing through a Public Facility Corporation (PFC) partnership with the City of Dallas. Of the 76 homes, 51% are income and rent restricted at 60% and 80% of Dallas Area Median Income and reserved for residents working in healthcare, education, emergency services, law enforcement, military, restaurant/food service, retail, and grocery. Located at 2020 S Ervay St in the Cedars, The Marcus serves market-rate residents and essential workers in the same brand-new building with identical finishes, amenities, and management.

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Program facts

How the program works

Income-qualified homes
51% of the 76 homes, income and rent restricted at 60% and 80% Dallas Area Median Income for 60 years.
Qualifying professions
Healthcare (hospitals, clinics, nursing, home health). Education (K-12 teachers, admin, support staff). Emergency services (fire, EMS, paramedics). Law enforcement. Military (active duty and veterans). Restaurant and food service. Retail. Grocery.
Application requirements
Photo ID for each applicant 18+. 6 months of bank statements. 4 months of pay stubs. Proof of qualifying employment. All documents signed in person at the leasing office by appointment.
Application fee
$75 per applicant. Non-refundable.
Housing Choice Vouchers
The Marcus participates in and accepts Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8). Contact the leasing office.
Starting rents
Studios from $1,231. One-bedrooms from $1,319. Two-bedrooms from $1,584. Income-qualified rents depend on household size and AMI limits updated annually.
Frequently asked

FAQ

What is essential workforce housing at The Marcus?

Essential workforce housing at The Marcus refers to income-qualified apartments reserved for Dallas's essential workforce through a Public Facility Corporation (PFC) partnership with the City of Dallas.

How many homes at The Marcus are income-qualified?

51% of the 76 homes at The Marcus are income and rent restricted at 60% and 80% Dallas Area Median Income under a 60-year City of Dallas Public Facility Corporation agreement.

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.

Who qualifies for essential workforce housing at The Marcus?

Residents working in healthcare, education, emergency services, law enforcement, military, restaurant or food service, retail, or grocery whose household income is at or below the limit for the tier that applies to the home, either 60% or 80% Dallas Area Median Income.

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Studios from $1,231. One-bedrooms from $1,319. Two-bedrooms from $1,584. Up to 4 weeks free on 12-month leases.

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