Fort Worth Opened Babers Manor Affordable Housing

The new 80-unit development aims to replace former housing in the Stop Six neighborhood.

Updated on Sept. 23, 2026 in Financial Aid

Bold vector editorial illustration of modern low-rise brick apartment buildings and native landscaping under a bright, clear sky. — Fort Worth officials have opened Babers Manor, an 80-unit mixed-income housing development central to the ongoing Stop Six Choice Neighborhood Initiative. AI Illustration. Upload story photo >

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Fort Worth has officially opened Babers Manor, a $30.5 million project featuring 80 mixed-income residential units at 4400 Ramey Ave. The development serves as a key piece of the broader Stop Six Choice Neighborhood Initiative.

Why it matters

The project aims to replace former Cavile Place housing, supporting a larger revitalization effort designed to leverage $345 million in total neighborhood investment. It specifically provides housing for residents across various income brackets to stabilize the local area.

Babers Manor includes 51 units reserved for low-income households and 29 market-rate apartments. The project was supported by a $35 million Choice Neighborhoods Implementation grant awarded in 2020.

The players

Fort Worth Housing Solutions

This is the primary agency responsible for managing the development and affordable housing initiatives in the city.

C. Donald Babers

He was a community figure whose legacy is honored by the housing development and a new scholarship endowment at UT Arlington.

The details

The development utilizes a mix of two- and three-story apartment buildings and townhomes to provide modern living spaces. This expansion is part of a plan to replace 300 former Cavile Place units while expanding overall capacity in the neighborhood.

HUD awarded the project grant in April 2020.
Cowan Place Senior Living opened in November 2023.
Construction on Hughes House III began in September 2025.
Babers Manor held its grand opening on Wednesday morning.
Hughes House III is expected to be completed by 2027.

Roadmap

The opening of Babers Manor represents a major milestone in the implementation of the Stop Six Choice Neighborhood Initiative. This project acts as a cornerstone in the city's broader strategy to replace aging public housing infrastructure with modern, multi-use developments.

Local residents looking for housing options can now apply for units within the new development, which offers both market-rate and income-restricted options. The shift provides more housing density in the Stop Six area, potentially changing neighborhood availability for those seeking modern amenities.

The takeaway

The addition of these units marks progress toward the city's goal of creating 1,000 new homes in the district. Prospective residents should contact the local housing authority to verify unit availability and income qualification requirements.