Welcome to Oakhouse, where we redefine the concept of essential housing in the heart of Dallas, Texas. Our commitment is to provide comfortable, convenient, and luxurious living spaces tailored to those who keep our communities thriving. The Essential Housing Program provides reduced rental rates for households earning up to 80% of the local median income levels*. Those working in roles essential to our community including healthcare workers, educators, emergency responders, law enforcement, military personnel, workers in restaurant, retail and grocery, and many others can qualify for the program. Please use the table below in the FAQ to help determine whether you and your family might qualify for an Essential Housing unit. Our team is always available to answer any questions.
*Please note that total income includes secondary sources such as second jobs, bonuses, and other additional earnings.
What is the Essential Housing Program?
In addition to our market-rate residences, Oakhouse offers a set of its luxury apartment homes to households earning below 80% of AMI. This includes essential workers in industries such as law enforcement, healthcare, education, military, restaurant, retail, grocery, and many more. We offer these residences to support a sustainable community with attainably priced housing where households can live proximate to their jobs and the neighborhoods they keep thriving.
How do I qualify for Essential Housing?
When browsing through our online availability, please use the following guidance to determine the income limits for our Essential Housing program.
- Eligible households include those with incomes that do not exceed the income limits on the chart below. The income limits are based on household size and reflect gross annual income earned from all sources (before any deductions). Please note that total income includes secondary sources such as bonuses, second jobs, freelance work, investments, and other additional earnings.
- Additionally, all households must meet our minimum household income requirement of 2.6x the monthly rent.
- To ensure a great fit for our community, we perform background and credit checks, as well as verify eviction and rental history, during the application process. This helps us foster a secure and friendly atmosphere for all residents. If you have any questions, please contact our leasing team.
What do I need to apply for Essential Housing?
- Complete the Essential Housing application for all household members 18+ years old
- Obtain and submit all income verification items
- Obtain and submit additional documents that may be required depending on each person’s individual income and assets
- Provide 2 years of Resident or Rental Verification if applicable
Our team is happy to help! Please contact the Leasing Office for assistance regarding the application process.
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A Gables Residential Managed Property
Oakhouse is proudly managed by Gables Residential, a trusted name in the real estate industry. Together, we strive to redefine the standards of essential housing, providing a home that reflects our commitment to your well-being.
Mintwood Real Estate
Recently named Innovative Real Estate Company of the Year by D CEO and Dallas Innovates, Mintwood Real Estate was founded in 2018 in Dallas, Texas to build quality housing for everyone. Mintwood develops innovative multi-family and mixed-use projects, including workforce housing and office to multi-family conversions. The Mintwood team has built more than 4,000+ institutional-quality, residential units and more than half a million square feet of retail throughout Texas and across the nation.