Franklin Terrace Public Housing Lancaster, PA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Franklin Terrace is a Public Housing community in Lancaster, PA with 199 units reporting 89% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $619/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 46 months.
199
total units
89%
occupancy
$619
avg resident rent
46 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 805 S Lime St, Lancaster, PA 17602 Map → |
| Average household income | $29,322/yr |
| Average personal income | $9,558/yr |
| People per unit | 3.1 |
| Households below 30% AMI | 63% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 84% |
| One-bedroom share | 20% |
How to apply at Franklin Terrace
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 805 S Lime St, Lancaster; 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 (~$619/mo average here).
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- Hillrise Mutual Housing Assoc. PB Section 8
- Lancaster House South Ruoff Towers PB Section 8
- Garden Court Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8
- Country Club Apts LIHTCPB Section 8
- Umbrella Works Apts LIHTCPB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Duke Manor Apartments PB Section 8 | Lancaster | 0.8 km |
| 435 Howard Ave LIHTCPB Section 8 | Lancaster | 0.8 km |
| King Theatre Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Lancaster | 1.4 km |
| General Cigar Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Lancaster | 1.4 km |
| 439 E King Street Partnership LIHTCPB Section 8 | Lancaster | 1.4 km |
| East King Street Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Lancaster | 1.4 km |
| Renaissance Row LIHTCPB Section 8 | Lancaster | 1.7 km |
| 325 Beaver St LIHTCPB Section 8 | Lancaster | 1.7 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Franklin Terrace 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 Franklin Terrace?
Residents report average rents near $619/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 Franklin Terrace?
Contact the management office at 805 S Lime St in Lancaster. 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.