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City of Mesquite Housing Office

Name: City of Mesquite Housing Office
Address: 1616 N Galloway Ave, Mesquite, TX, 75149, US
Telephone: 9722166427

1616 N Galloway Ave, Mesquite, TX, 75149

Information verified September 7, 2026·We re-check waiting list status daily·Waitlist data synced 7 hr ago

About This Property

The City of Mesquite Housing Office operates 1,502 public housing units in Mesquite, Texas, within Dallas County. Both the public housing and Section 8 waitlists are currently closed. This housing authority provides rental assistance and affordable housing options to eligible residents in the Mesquite area.

Waitlist Information

Public Housing Waitlist

Closed

The City of Mesquite Housing Office operates 1,502 public housing units, and its waiting list is currently closed. There is no scheduled date for when the application will reopen.

Last verified May 12, 2026

Section 8 (HCV) Waitlist

Closed

The Mesquite Housing Division's Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) waiting list is currently closed with no scheduled date for reopening. Eligibility is based on income and family definition, limited to U.S. citizens and specific eligible non-citizens, with 75% of vouchers for applicants below 30% of area median income. The last opening on October 17, 2022, selected 2000 applicants by a random lottery system and had preferences for families terminated from HCV due to insufficient funding, working families, veteran families, and homeless individuals.

Last verified February 19, 2026

Waitlist data provided by section8waitlist.org

Updated September 7, 2026

Property Details

Total Units

1502

Fair Market Rent - Dallas County, TX

FMR represents the estimated amount needed to cover rent and utilities for a moderately-priced unit in this area.

Bedrooms	FMR
Studio/Efficiency	$1,426
1 Bedroom	$1,500
2 Bedroom	$1,758
3 Bedroom	$2,212
4 Bedroom	$2,847

Income Limits - Dallas County, TX

Annual income limits by household size used to determine eligibility for affordable housing programs.

1 Person

Extremely Low (30%): $18,700
Very Low (50%): $31,150
Low (80%): $49,850

2 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $21,400
Very Low (50%): $35,600
Low (80%): $57,000

3 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $24,050
Very Low (50%): $40,050
Low (80%): $64,100

4 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $26,700
Very Low (50%): $44,500
Low (80%): $71,200

5 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $31,040
Very Low (50%): $48,100
Low (80%): $76,900

6 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $35,580
Very Low (50%): $51,650
Low (80%): $82,600

7 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $40,120
Very Low (50%): $55,200
Low (80%): $88,300

8 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $44,660
Very Low (50%): $58,750
Low (80%): $94,000

Household	Extremely Low (30%)	Very Low (50%)	Low (80%)
1 Person	$18,700	$31,150	$49,850
2 Persons	$21,400	$35,600	$57,000
3 Persons	$24,050	$40,050	$64,100
4 Persons	$26,700	$44,500	$71,200
5 Persons	$31,040	$48,100	$76,900
6 Persons	$35,580	$51,650	$82,600
7 Persons	$40,120	$55,200	$88,300
8 Persons	$44,660	$58,750	$94,000

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average rent for affordable housing in Mesquite, TX?+

The Fair Market Rent (FMR) for Dallas County, TX is: $1426 (Studio), $1500 (1BR), $1758 (2BR), $2212 (3BR), $2847 (4BR). Actual rent at subsidized properties like City of Mesquite Housing Office is typically 30% of household income or less.

How many units does City of Mesquite Housing Office have?+

City of Mesquite Housing Office has a total of 1502 housing units.

What are the income limits for affordable housing in Dallas County, TX?+

For a 4-person household in Dallas County, TX, the income limits are: Extremely Low Income (30% AMI): $26,700, Very Low Income (50% AMI): $44,500, Low Income (80% AMI): $71,200. These limits are set by HUD and updated annually.

How do I apply for housing at City of Mesquite Housing Office?+

City of Mesquite Housing Office is a Housing Authority property. To apply, you can start by calling 9722166427, or visiting their website, or contacting the property management office. You may need to submit an application and be placed on a waitlist. Eligibility is typically based on income, family size, and other factors.

Is there a waitlist for City of Mesquite Housing Office?+

Public Housing waitlist is currently Closed. Section 8 (HCV) waitlist is currently Closed. Waitlist status can change frequently, so check back regularly or contact the housing authority directly for the most up-to-date information.

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