Legislation Details

File #: 26-2926A    Version: 1 Name:
Type: CONSENT AGENDA Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 8/28/2026 In control: Office of Housing and Community Empowerment
On agenda: 10/14/2026 Final action:
Title: Authorize the Dallas Public Facility Corporation to (1) acquire, develop, and own the University Hills, a mixed-income, multifamily development to be located at 1910 East Wheatland Road, Dallas Texas 75241 (Project); and (2) enter into a 75-year lease agreement with UH Multifamily Development 1, LLC, an affiliate of Hoque Global Partnership, LLC and Anchor Capital Partners, LLC, for the development of the Project - Estimated Revenue Foregone: General Fund $3,657,529.91 (for 60 years; see Fiscal Information) *In alignment with Dallas Housing Resource Catalog.
Indexes: 8
Attachments: 1. Map, 2. Resolution
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PILLAR:                     Vibrant

AGENDA DATE:                     October 14, 2026

COUNCIL DISTRICT(S):                     8

DEPARTMENT:                     Office of Housing and Community Empowerment

PRIORITY:                     N/A

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SUBJECT

 

Title

Authorize the Dallas Public Facility Corporation to (1) acquire, develop, and own the University Hills, a mixed-income, multifamily development to be located at 1910 East Wheatland Road, Dallas Texas 75241 (Project); and (2) enter into a 75-year lease agreement with UH Multifamily Development 1, LLC, an affiliate of Hoque Global Partnership, LLC and Anchor Capital Partners, LLC, for the development of the Project - Estimated Revenue Foregone: General Fund $3,657,529.91 (for 60 years; see Fiscal Information)

 

*In alignment with Dallas Housing Resource Catalog.

 

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BACKGROUND

 

The City of Dallas (City) is authorized by the Public Facility Corporation Act, Chapter 303 of the Texas Local Government Code, as amended (the Act) to create a Public Facility Corporation for the purposes established in the Act, including the financing, acquisition, construction, and leasing of public facilities under the Act. On June 24, 2020, the City Council authorized the creation of the Dallas Public Facility Corporation (Corporation) pursuant to the Act to further the public purposes stated in the Corporation’s Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws by Resolution No. 20-1035, which were subsequently amended by Resolution No. 22-1194 (Bylaws). Section 6.2 of the Corporation’s Bylaws requires City Council approval by written resolution prior to entering into any agreement that would result in a property tax exemption. Per Section 7.3 of the Bylaws, any public facility related to multifamily residential development of the Corporation shall not proceed unless (1) the development of the public facility could not be feasible but for the Corporation’s participation; and (2) the development of the public facility is in furtherance of the City of Dallas’ Comprehensive Housing Policy which has been replaced by the Dallas Housing Resource Catalog (DHRC), as amended.

 

 

 

 

 

On April 12, 2023, the City Council adopted the Dallas Housing Resource Catalog (DHRC), which contains the approved city-supported housing programs, corporations, funding, and compliance tools, used to develop and maintain mixed-income housing through the Office of Housing and Community Empowerment (OHCE) by Resolution No. 23-0444. On April 22, 2026, the City Council authorized an amendment to the DHRC and the program statement for the Dallas Public Facility Corporation, which establishes a clearer and more consistent process for reviewing projects that seek City support by Resolution No. 26-0742. Additionally, the amendment requires the Corporation to prioritize new construction of mixed-income housing in areas with poverty rates greater than 20.0%, areas with higher-than-average appraised values of real estate as compared to the city-wide values, or in designated high-opportunity areas with poverty rates below 20.0%.

 

The Project advances this priority by developing new housing units in a designated high-opportunity area with poverty rates below 20.0%. The Project is located in census tract 167.11 in City Council District 8 with 17.3% poverty rate. As discussed below, the fair housing rating is low positive.

 

UH Multifamily Development 1, LLC (Applicant), a Texas limited liability company, submitted an application to the Corporation for the development of University Hills, a 420-unit mixed income multifamily development to be developed in two phases and located at 1910 East Wheatland Road, Dallas, Texas 75241 (Project). The Project is located within the University Hills Tax Increment Financing (TIF) District. The Project is not located in a Public Improvement District (PID). The development is a new construction project, and the Corporation will own the site and improvements and lease the Project back to the Applicant or its affiliate. Pursuant to the Act, any public facility owned by a public facility corporation is exempt from all ad valorem taxes. To qualify as a public facility pursuant to the Act, a multifamily property must reserve at least 40.0% of the units for residents earning at or below 80.0% of the Area Median Income (AMI) and at least 10.0% of the units for residents earning at or below 60.0% of the AMI. The Project will reserve 10.0% of the units for residents earning at or below 60.0% AMI, 40.0 of the units for residents earning at or below 80.0% AMI, and the remaining 50.0% of the units will be at a fair market rate without income restrictions.

 

On June 23, 2026, the DPFC Board of Directors adopted a resolution authorizing the negotiation and execution of a term sheet for the Project in partnership with UH Multifamily Development 1, LLC. The Applicant is a limited liability company, and an affiliate of Anchor Capital and Hoque Global Partnership, LLC, a diversified investment firm with transformative enterprises in multiple sectors with a common thread of making positive impacts on the community. Hoque Global and its affiliates have led major mixed-use, public-private, and urban infill developments across Dallas, Texas.

 

The Project will be developed on approximately 7.105 acres located at 1910 East Wheatland Road within the larger 10.152-acres University Hills mixed-use, master-planned development in Council District 8. The site is located at the northwest corner of Camp Wisdom Blvd and University Hills, encompassing Tracts 9 and 10, and will include a 420-unit mixed-income multifamily community consisting of 210 affordable units and 210 market-rate units. Amenities are anticipated to include a clubhouse, fitness center, swimming pool, courtyard, community gathering spaces, green space, dog park, elevators, on-site management, and wireless internet access in common areas. The Project benefits from proximity to the University of North Texas Dallas DART Station, public transit routes, major employment centers, healthcare facilities, educational institutions, retail services, and community amenities. The property is zoned to permit multifamily development.

 

The anticipated unit mix and rental rates are as follows:

Unit Type  

Sq. Ft.  

AMI  

Units  

Rent  

1bd/1ba

598

60% 

2 

$1,260.00

1bd/1ba

598

80%

8

$1,260.00

1bd/1ba

598

Market 

8 

$1,400.00

1bd/1ba

604

Market

2

$1,400.00

1bd/1ba

685

60% 

4

$1,362.00

1bd/1ba

685

80%

20

$1,395.00

1bd/1ba

685

 Market

20

$1,550.00

1bd/1ba

750

Market

4

$1,600.00

1bd/1ba

907

60%

8

$1,362.00

1bd/1ba

907

80%

28

$1,575.00

1bd/1ba

907

Market

36

$1,750.00

1bd/1ba

600

60%

2

$1,260.00

1bd/1ba

600

80%

8

$1,260.00

1bd/1ba

600

Market 

10

$1,400.00

1bd/1ba

700

60%

4

$1,362.00

1bd/1ba

700

80%

20

$1,395.00

1bd/1ba

700

Market

24

$1,550.00

1bd/1ba

900

60%

8

$1,362.00

1bd/1ba

900

80%

28

$1,575.00

1bd/1ba

900

Market

36

$1,750.00

2bd/2ba

989

60%

4

$1,635.00

2bd/2ba

989

80%

18

$1,665.00

2bd/2ba

989

Market

16

$1,850.00

2bd/2ba

1,038

Market

4

$1,900.00

2bd/2ba

1,002

Market

4

$1,850.00

2bd/2ba

1,196

60%

3

$1,635.00

2bd/2ba

1,196

80%

10

$1,845.00

2bd/2ba

1,196

Market 

11

$2,050.00

2bd/2ba

1,000

60%

5

$1,635.00 

2bd/2ba

1,000

80%

18

$1,665.00

2bd/2ba

1,000

Market

23

$1,850.00

2bd/2ba

1,200

60%

1

$1,635.00

2bd/2ba

1,200

80%

5

$1,845.00

2bd/2ba

1,200

Market

6

$2,050.00

3bd/2ba

1,250

60%

1

$1,889.00

3bd/2ba

1,250

80%

5

$2,025.00

3bd/2ba

1,250

Market

6

$2,250.00 

Reserving units for individuals and families earning between 60.0% and 80.0% AMI provides affordable housing for households that earn above the low-income housing tax credit income limit of 60.0% AMI but would be cost-burdened by market rents. Household incomes between 60.0% and 80.0% of AMI range from approximately $49,320.00 to $65,700.00 for an individual, and increase with family size and reflect average incomes across a variety of employment sectors, such as teachers, first responders, government employees, and health care providers.

 

Total development costs are anticipated to be approximately $85,273,808.00 which includes the acquisition price for the land. The development budget less soft/financial costs is anticipated to be approximately $70,671,519.00 which is $168,265.52 per unit.

 

Proposed Financing Sources

Amount

Mortgage Loan

$  76,000,000.00

Developer/Investor Equity

$    9,273,808.00

Total

$  85,273,808.00

Proposed Uses

Amount

Development Costs

$  65,281,519.00

Land Acquisition

$    5,390,000.00

Soft Costs/Other Costs

$  14,602,289.00

Total

$  85,273,808.00

 

City staff reviewed the Project for alignment with the DHRC and confirmed the following:

 

Development/Area Characteristics 

Result

Census Tract Poverty Rate  

17.3%

Designated High Opportunity Area 

Yes

Appraisal Values Higher than City-wide Values

No

Construction Type

New Construction

 

The Fair Housing rating for the Project is low positive. The City uses the Fair Housing Review Worksheet to assess projects based on measurable factors, including poverty levels, opportunity indicators, income mix, Americans with Disability Act compliant, anti-displacement efforts, resident services, and outreach. Each project receives an overall impact rating from High Positive to High Negative, showing how it supports fair housing goals. To receive City support, a project must earn a neutral or positive rating, demonstrating that it promotes fair housing and inclusive, stable communities.

 

The Project will be owned by the DPFC and leased to the Applicant and other potential owners for 75 years. Over 60 years, the DPFC is estimated to receive $135,655,333.00 in revenues and rental savings, including $55,890,812.00 in fee payments to the DPFC and $79,764,521.00 in rent savings directly to residents. Potential proceeds to the DPFC include (1) a $500,000.00 structuring fee paid at closing; (2) a general contractor fee of $750,000.00; (3) lease payments starting at $360,000.00 and increasing by 3% annually upon stabilization; (4) 15% of net sale proceeds upon first capital event; and (5) 2% of gross profits on all future capital events. In the event of a sale during the Project's lifetime, DPFC will continue to receive annual lease payments. Upon completion of the lease, DPFC will own the Project free and clear.

 

DPFC revenues will support DPFC operations and be reinvested in attainable housing. The Project results in foregone City tax revenue while the DPFC owns the asset. The current tax bill is $22,431.48, with a 60-year estimate of $3,657,530.00 in foregone taxes. However, the workforce housing rental savings of $79,764,521.00 over 60 years and the estimated $55,890,812.00 in Project revenues provide the City with $135,655,333.00 in benefits that outweigh the foregone revenue.

 

The DPFC’s estimated revenues were calculated by DPFC’s partnership counsel and financial advisors. Market rent comps and current construction costs were analyzed to ensure the project costs are reasonable for the market. DPFC financial advisors have also confirmed that, but for the ad valorem tax exemption, the Project would not be economically feasible. Also, the DPFC’s revenue consideration and affordability levels have been analyzed to confirm that the ad valorem tax exemption does not over-subsidize the Project. OHCE Staff has confirmed that the Project furthers the goals of the DHRC. The DPFC Board recommends approval of this item to allow this mixed-income housing development to move forward.

 

PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS)

 

On June 23, 2026, the Dallas Public Facility Corporation Board of Directors approved the negotiation and execution of a term sheet with the Applicant.

 

The Housing and Homelessness Solutions Committee was briefed by memorandum regarding this matter on September 22, 2026. <https://cityofdallas.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=F&ID=15868145&GUID=0BE5B01F-6498-4A5E-9A1B-10EC42CA241A>

 

FISCAL INFORMATION

 

Estimated Revenue Foregone: General Fund $3,657,529.91 (for 60 years)

 

The following is an estimate of the tax revenue the City of Dallas is projected to forgo. These projections are based on the current taxable value of the property and the anticipated value if the project were possible to be built as a market-rate project. Please note that the estimated taxes foregone is a speculative number and not a representation of actual taxes currently due to the city. For DPFC projects, the values are calculated by DPFC’s underwriter at this time.

 

Taxing Entity

 Actual Taxes

 Estimated Taxes Foregone

 

 Current Year

 Year 15

 Year 60

 Year 15

 Year 60

 COD

$ 22,431.48

 $417,201.16

 $3,657,529.91

 $  7,831,874.97

 $  76,695,469.00

 Dallas ISD

 $31,902.10

 $593,344.41

 $5,201,747.05

 $11,138,510.92

 $109,076,475.60

 Dallas County

 $  6,917.55

 $128,658.92

 $1,127,930.30

 $  2,415,239.05

 $  23,651,793.76

 Dallas College

 $  3,421.06

 $  63,628.00

 $   557,815.59

 $  1,194,450.53

 $  11,696,936.44

 Parkland Hospital 

 $  6,805.20

 $126,569.33

 $1,109,611.25

 $  2,376,012.39

 $   23,267,657.56

 

MAP

 

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