Colonial Manor Public Housing Franklin, PA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Colonial Manor is a Public Housing community in Franklin, PA with 61 units reporting 95% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $411/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 1 months.
61
total units
95%
occupancy
$411
avg resident rent
1 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 1212 Chestnut St, Franklin, PA 16323 Map → |
| Average household income | $19,346/yr |
| Average personal income | $18,701/yr |
| People per unit | 1 |
| Moved in within last year | 10% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 50% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 93% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Colonial Manor
Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
- Call or visit the management office at 1212 Chestnut St, Franklin; ask if the waitlist is open and request an application.
- Gather ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and proof of all income. Applications are always free.
- Claim eligible preferences (homelessness, veteran, local residency) with documentation.
- Respond fast to interview letters; verify rent expectations against your budget (~$411/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Franklin
- Evergreen Arbors PB Section 8
- Franklin House LIHTCPB Section 8
- Franklin Elderly PB Section 8
- Oak Hill Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8
- Myrtle Circle Public Housing
- Franklin Commons LIHTCPB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Moran/siverly Public Housing | Oil City | 9.5 km |
| Pin Oak Village PB Section 8 | Seneca | 10.1 km |
| Ranch Street Commons §811 | Seneca | 10.3 km |
| Towne Towers: Oil City PB Section 8 | Oil City | 10.6 km |
| Luther Place §202 Senior | Oil City | 10.6 km |
| Seneca Court LIHTCPB Section 8 | Oil City | 10.6 km |
← All subsidized housing in Franklin
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Colonial Manor have?
Public Housing. Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
How much is rent at Colonial Manor?
Residents report average rents near $411/month in HUD administrative data. Under most federal programs you pay roughly 30% of adjusted income — your actual amount depends on household income and unit size.
How do I apply at Colonial Manor?
Contact the management office at 1212 Chestnut St in Franklin. Ask whether the waitlist is open, request an application, and claim any preferences you qualify for. There is never a fee to apply for HUD-subsidized housing.