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Denton Housing Authority
Denton Housing Authority is based in Denton, Denton County, TX and administers 1,935 Section 8 vouchers.
HUD PHA code TX392. Program type: Section 8. Households served: 1,411. Occupancy: 72%. ZIP codes served: 40.
Payment standards
The maximum subsidy this authority uses for Housing Choice Vouchers, effective 2026-01-01.
| Area | Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom | 4 bedroom | 5 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Argyle, Bartonville, Lantana, Northlake | $2,380 | $2,470 | $2,900 | $3,650 | $4,640 | $5,336 |
| Aubrey, Crossroads, Krugerville, Providence Village | $2,020 | $2,110 | $2,470 | $3,110 | $3,950 | $4,543 |
| Carrollton | $1,630 | $1,890 | $2,220 | $2,800 | $3,190 | $3,669 |
| Celina | $1,940 | $2,020 | $2,370 | $2,980 | $3,790 | $4,359 |
| Dallas | $1,720 | $1,790 | $2,100 | $2,640 | $3,360 | $3,864 |
| Denton | $1,573 | $1,606 | $2,222 | $2,794 | $3,487 | $3,529 |
| Denton, Corinth | $1,991 | $2,079 | $2,431 | $3,058 | $3,894 | $4,478 |
| Flower Mound, Lewisville | $2,200 | $2,290 | $2,020 | $3,390 | $4,300 | $4,945 |
| Frisco | $2,080 | $2,170 | $2,550 | $3,200 | $4,080 | $4,692 |
| Hickory Creek, Lake Dallas | $1,670 | $1,740 | $2,040 | $2,570 | $3,270 | $3,761 |
| Justin, Northlake | $2,150 | $2,230 | $2,620 | $3,300 | $4,200 | $4,830 |
| Krum | $1,640 | $1,710 | $2,000 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Source: authority's payment standard schedule. Checked against HUD Fair Market Rent for these ZIP codes.
Utility allowances
Monthly allowances for tenant-paid utilities (Detached House & Mobile/Manufactured Home), effective 2026-01-01. Rent plus these must fit under the payment standard.
| Utility | Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom | 4 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heating (Natural Gas) | $8 | $12 | $15 | $20 | $25 |
| Heating (Electric) | $10 | $13 | $17 | $23 | $29 |
| Heating (Electric – Heat Pump) | $6 | $9 | $12 | $16 | $20 |
| Cooking (Natural Gas) | $2 | $3 | $5 | $7 | $8 |
| Cooking (Electric) | $4 | $6 | $7 | $9 | $10 |
| Other Electric | $11 | $20 | $28 | $37 | $48 |
| Air Conditioning | $20 | $26 | $34 | $44 | $56 |
| Water Heating (Natural Gas) | $8 | $12 | $15 | $20 | $23 |
| Water Heating (Electric) | $10 | $13 | $17 | $22 | $29 |
| Water | $28 | $28 | $35 | $43 | $51 |
| Sewer | $11 | $11 | $21 | $31 | $40 |
| Trash Collection | $16 | $16 | $16 | $16 | $16 |
| Range/Microwave | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 |
| Refrigerator | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 |
Waiting lists
Not published. We have not found a waiting list status on this authority's website. Contact the authority to ask whether its lists are open.
Fair Market Rent by ZIP code (FY2027)
HUD Fair Market Rent for each ZIP code this authority serves. Each ZIP code links to its own rent page.
| ZIP code | Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom | 4 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 75007 | $1,520 | $1,560 | $1,840 | $2,320 | $2,950 |
| 75009 | $1,930 | $1,990 | $2,340 | $2,950 | $3,750 |
| 75010 | $1,710 | $1,760 | $2,070 | $2,610 | $3,310 |
| 75019 | $1,730 | $1,780 | $2,100 | $2,640 | $3,360 |
| 75022 | $1,990 | $2,070 | $2,420 | $3,060 | $3,870 |
| 75024 | $1,990 | $2,050 | $2,410 | $3,030 | $3,860 |
| 75028 | $2,130 | $2,190 | $2,580 | $3,250 | $4,130 |
| 75033 | $1,920 | $1,980 | $2,330 | $2,930 | $3,730 |
| 75034 | $1,950 | $2,010 | $2,360 | $2,970 | $3,780 |
| 75036 | $2,140 | $2,210 | $2,600 | $3,270 | $4,160 |
| 75056 | $1,730 | $1,780 | $2,100 | $2,640 | $3,360 |
| 75057 | $1,530 | $1,580 | $1,860 | $2,340 | $2,980 |
| 75065 | $1,580 | $1,620 | $1,910 | $2,400 | $3,060 |
| 75067 | $1,570 | $1,610 | $1,900 | $2,390 | $3,040 |
| 75068 | $2,090 | $2,150 | $2,530 | $3,190 | $4,050 |
| 75077 | $1,810 | $1,870 | $2,200 | $2,770 | $3,520 |
| 75078 | $2,140 | $2,200 | $2,590 | $3,260 | $4,150 |
| 75093 | $1,870 | $1,930 | $2,270 | $2,860 | $3,630 |
| 75287 | $1,640 | $1,690 | $1,990 | $2,510 | $3,190 |
| 76052 | $2,070 | $2,100 | $2,480 | $3,230 | $4,060 |
| 76078 | $1,190 | $1,200 | $1,550 | $2,120 | $2,540 |
| 76092 | $1,880 | $1,910 | $2,250 | $2,910 | $3,670 |
| 76177 | $1,710 | $1,730 | $2,040 | $2,660 | $3,340 |
| 76201 | $1,220 | $1,260 | $1,480 | $1,860 | $2,370 |
| 76203 | $1,220 | $1,260 | $1,480 | $1,860 | $2,370 |
| 76205 | $1,310 | $1,350 | $1,590 | $2,000 | $2,540 |
| 76207 | $1,580 | $1,630 | $1,920 | $2,420 | $3,070 |
| 76208 | $1,500 | $1,550 | $1,820 | $2,290 | $2,910 |
| 76209 | $1,320 | $1,360 | $1,600 | $2,010 | $2,560 |
| 76210 | $1,670 | $1,730 | $2,030 | $2,560 | $3,250 |
| 76226 | $2,240 | $2,300 | $2,710 | $3,410 | $4,340 |
| 76227 | $1,900 | $1,950 | $2,300 | $2,900 | $3,680 |
| 76234 | $890 | $890 | $1,160 | $1,610 | $1,910 |
| 76247 | $1,990 | $2,050 | $2,410 | $3,030 | $3,850 |
| 76249 | $1,610 | $1,660 | $1,950 | $2,450 | $3,120 |
| 76258 | $1,230 | $1,270 | $1,500 | $1,900 | $2,400 |
| 76259 | $1,310 | $1,350 | $1,590 | $2,000 | $2,540 |
| 76262 | $1,680 | $1,730 | $2,030 | $2,590 | $3,280 |
| 76266 | $1,390 | $1,430 | $1,680 | $2,120 | $2,690 |
| 76272 | $890 | $930 | $1,090 | $1,380 | $1,790 |
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
Denton Housing Authority
1225 Wilson St, Denton, TX 76205
Phone: (940) 383-3039
Official website: dentonhousingauthority.com
Email updates
About Denton Housing Authority
Overview
The Denton Housing Authority operates exclusively through the Section 8 program, administering 1,935 vouchers. These vouchers support 1,411 households, with an occupancy rate of 72%. The authority does not manage any public housing units, focusing solely on providing rental assistance to eligible families in Denton County.
Scale and standing
Among the 160 housing authorities in Texas, the Denton Housing Authority ranks 23rd in terms of the number of Section 8 vouchers administered. This places it in the upper tier of voucher providers within the state, reflecting its significant role in supporting low-income families in Denton County.
Rent standards in the area it covers
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in the area ranges from $1,210 to $2,900, with an average of $2,162. This is notably higher than the state average of $1,378. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is found in ZIP code 76226 at $2,900, while the lowest is in ZIP code 76272 at $1,210.
Cities served
Section 8 Fair Market Rent by city in this authority's jurisdiction.
- Denton, TX
- Frisco, TX
- Carrollton, TX
- Flower Mound, TX
- Lewisville, TX
- Plano, TX
- Argyle, TX
- Aubrey, TX
- Celina, TX
- Coppell, TX
- Dallas, TX
- Decatur, TX
- Fort worth, TX
- Haslet, TX
- Highland Village, TX
- Justin, TX
- Krum, TX
- Lake Dallas, TX
- Little Elm, TX
- Pilot Point, TX
- Ponder, TX
- Prosper, TX
- Rhome, TX
- Roanoke, TX
- Sanger, TX
- Southlake, TX
- The Colony, TX
- Valley view, TX
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.