Dorchester Square LIHTCPB Section 8 Franklin, VA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Dorchester Square is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Franklin, VA with 125 units reporting 82% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $270/month on average.
125
total units
82%
occupancy
$270
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8, Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) |
|---|---|
| Address | 1698 Dorchester St, Franklin, VA 23851 Map → |
| Average household income | $11,524/yr |
| Average personal income | $4,429/yr |
| People per unit | 2.6 |
| Moved in within last year | 11% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 89% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 99% |
| One-bedroom share | 18% |
How to apply at Dorchester Square
LIHTC tax-credit: units reserved for households within set income bands renting below market rate. Apply at the leasing office; you'll need steady income within limits.
- Call or visit the management office at 1698 Dorchester 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 (~$270/mo average here).
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- Springdale Ii Apartments §202 Senior
- Franklin South LIHTCPB Section 8
- Scattered Sites Public Housing
- Scattered Site I Public Housing
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Scattered Sites 4 Public Housing | Franklin | 1.1 km |
| Scattered Sites 4 Public Housing | Franklin | 1.1 km |
← All subsidized housing in Franklin
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Dorchester Square have?
Project-Based Section 8; Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC). LIHTC tax-credit: units reserved for households within set income bands renting below market rate. Apply at the leasing office; you'll need steady income within limits.
How much is rent at Dorchester Square?
Residents report average rents near $270/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 Dorchester Square?
Contact the management office at 1698 Dorchester 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.