Housing Authority of the City of Dayton
2502 N Winfree St, Dayton, TX, 77535 · ~100 units under management
Fair Market Rent by unit size — Dayton, TX (2026)
Figures shown are Fair Market Rent for the county this agency primarily serves — the agency's actual payment standard (typically 90–110% of FMR) may differ. Confirm directly with the agency. Full county data: Liberty County
Who this agency serves
Housing Authority of the City of Dayton served 100 households across 100 units (100% occupied) as of HUD's 2025 Picture of Subsidized Households data. The typical assisted household here has an average of 3.0 people, an average annual income of $24,795, and pays an average of $485 per month toward rent.
- Households served
- 100 of 100 units
- Avg. household income
- $24,795
- Avg. rent paid by household
- $485
- Avg. household size
- 3.0 people
- Households with children
- 70%
- Head of household 62+
- 18%
- Head of household with a disability
- 28%
- Avg. wait to move in
- 4 months
Unit mix: 20% 1-bedroom, 9% 2-bedroom, 71% 3-bedroom.
Source: HUD's Picture of Subsidized Households, 2025— figures reflect this agency's most recent reporting period across all HUD programs it administers, not just Housing Choice Vouchers.
Public housing inspection scores
HUD conducts physical inspections of public housing developments under the REAC (Real Estate Assessment Center) program. Scores run 0–100: 90+ is High Performer, 60–89 is Standard, below 60 is Troubled. This agency administers 1 development with an average score of 91 (High Performer).
| Development | City | Score | Protocol | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNNAMED | Dayton | 91 High Performer | NSPIRE | Jan 2026 |
Source: HUD REAC Physical Inspection Scores — data reflects the most recent inspection for each development. See Understanding REAC and NSPIRE inspection scores for methodology details.
Am I eligible?
To qualify for a Housing Choice Voucher through Housing Authority of the City of Dayton, your household's gross annual income generally must be at or below the limits below (50% of area median income, as set by HUD). Most agencies are required to prioritize applicants at or below 30% AMI (the Extremely Low Income limit) for at least 75% of new vouchers.
| Household size | Max gross annual income |
|---|---|
| 1 person | $36,400 |
| 2 people | $41,600 |
| 3 people | $46,800 |
| 4 people | $52,000 |
| 5 people | $56,200 |
| 6 people | $60,350 |
| 7 people | $64,500 |
| 8 people | $68,650 |
Source: HUD Income Limits, 2026. Meeting the income limit does not guarantee a voucher — waiting lists, local preferences, and funding levels vary. Contact Housing Authority of the City of Dayton directly for current availability. Learn more about eligibility →
Income-restricted housing in Dayton, TX
These properties were built or rehabilitated using the federal Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program and must rent a portion of units below market rate. Many, but not all, accept Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers — contact the property directly to confirm current availability and voucher acceptance.
- Elderly
DAYTON RETIREMENT CENTER
1900 N WINFREE ST, DAYTON, TX, 7753548 income-restricted units48 1BRBuilt 20204% LIHTCCompliance through ~2050 - Elderly
PARK FOREST
200 COOK RD., LIBERTY, TX, 7757556 income-restricted units16 1BR, 32 2BR, 8 3BRBuilt 20194% LIHTCCompliance through ~2049 PINERIDGE PLAZA APTS
1301 NEVELL ST, CLEVELAND, TX, 7732770 income-restricted units22 1BR, 24 2BR, 24 3BRBuilt 19984% LIHTCCompliance through ~2028DAYTON PARK APTS II
4490 N CLEVELAND ST, DAYTON, TX, 7753550 income-restricted units22 2BR, 24 3BR, 4 4BR+Built 19974% LIHTCCompliance through ~2027RETIREMENT CENTER OF DAYTON
1900 N WINFREE ST, DAYTON, TX, 7753548 income-restricted units48 1BRBuilt 19959% LIHTCCompliance through ~2025DAYTON SQUARE LTD
2800 N WINFREE ST, DAYTON, TX, 7753548 income-restricted units44 1BR, 4 2BRBuilt 1994Compliance through ~2024CLEVELAND PLAZA
915 E HANSON ST, CLEVELAND, TX, 7732748 income-restricted units20 1BR, 24 2BR, 4 3BRBuilt 1992Compliance through ~2022DAYTON TOWNHOMES
550 AARON ST, DAYTON, TX, 775354 income-restricted units4 2BRBuilt 1992Compliance through ~2022
Source: HUD LIHTC Public-Use Database. Properties shown were placed in service within the last 35 years and may still be under compliance obligations. Verify availability, income limits, and voucher acceptance directly with each property. More on finding affordable housing →
Applying with this agency
Application processes and waiting-list status vary by agency — contact Housing Authority of the City of Dayton directly using the info above, or read our general guide to how to apply and how waiting lists work.
Evaluating this market
Landlords and investors: see becoming a Section 8 landlord and how to read this market's numbers.