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There are 3 low- income renters for every low-cost unit in Dallas

Affordability:

61% of all low- to moderate-income households in Dallas spend more than 30% of their income on housing costs. 53% of very low-income households pay more than half of their income for housing expenses. Source: 1995 Consolidated Plan. City of Dallas, Texas The typical monthly rent for a two bedroom apartment in Dallas is $606. Source: Out of Reach. National Low Income Housing Coalition. 1999. A full-time Dallas wage earner would have to earn $11.65 per hour to afford a typical two bedroom apartment. Source: Out of Reach. National Low Income Housing Coalition. 1999. 40% of Dallas renter households are unable to afford the rent for a modest two bedroom apartment. Source: Out of Reach. National Low Income Housing Coalition. 1999.

Housing Shortage

The number of homeless persons in the City of Dallas who are living in public places and in shelters has been estimated to be between 3,500 and 5,000. Source: 1995 Consolidated Plan. City of Dallas, Texas In the Dallas metro area there are 93,000 renters but only 31,000 low-cost rental units. There are 3 low-income renters for every low-cost unit. Source: 1995 American Housing Survey.

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Substandard Housing

18% of low-income Dallas households live in physically deficient housing. 14% live in overcrowded conditions. Source: 1995 American Housing Survey. Approximately 12% (55,000 units) of Dallas’ housing stock is in substandard condition. Source: 1995 Consolidated Plan. City of Dallas, Texas.