Franklin Building LIHTCPB Section 8 Watertown, NY

Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD LIHTC 2024

Franklin Building is a Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) community in Watertown, NY with 16 units. Rents are set relative to household income.

16
total units
occupancy
avg resident rent
reported wait

Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)

Program(s)Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC), Project-Based Section 8
Address50 Public Sq, Watertown, NY 13601 Map →
Tax-credit (LI) units16
Placed in service2011

How to apply at Franklin Building

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.

  1. Call or visit the management office at 50 Public Sq, Watertown; ask if the waitlist is open and request an application.
  2. Gather ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and proof of all income. Applications are always free.
  3. Claim eligible preferences (homelessness, veteran, local residency) with documentation.
  4. Respond fast to interview letters; verify rent expectations against your budget.

Other subsidized housing in Watertown

Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)

PropertyLocationDistance
Emerson Place LIHTCWatertown0.8 km
Brighton Hotel Renovation LIHTCWatertown1.1 km
Maple Court Apts LIHTCPB Section 8Watertown2 km
St Anthony Apartments PB Section 8Watertown2 km
Starwood Apts LIHTCPB Section 8Watertown2.4 km
Creekwood Phase I LIHTCPB Section 8Watertown2.4 km

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Frequently asked questions

What kind of subsidy does Franklin Building have?
Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC); Project-Based Section 8. 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 Franklin Building?
Rents are income-based: expect to pay roughly 30% of adjusted monthly household income under the building's federal program.
How do I apply at Franklin Building?
Contact the management office at 50 Public Sq in Watertown. 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.

Figures from HUD's Picture of Subsidized Households (FY2025) and/or LIHTC database (2024); administrative averages that may lag current conditions. Equal Housing Opportunity. This site is not affiliated with HUD or the property owner.