Pretlow Old Town PB Section 8 Franklin, VA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Pretlow Old Town is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Franklin, VA with 75 units reporting 85% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $306/month on average.
75
total units
85%
occupancy
$306
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 315 Bruce St, Franklin, VA 23851 Map → |
| Average household income | $12,829/yr |
| Average personal income | $5,739/yr |
| People per unit | 2.2 |
| Moved in within last year | 12% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 84% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 31% |
How to apply at Pretlow Old Town
Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.
- Call or visit the management office at 315 Bruce 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 (~$306/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Franklin
- Dorchester Square LIHTCPB Section 8
- Berkley Court Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8
- Pretlow-old Town LIHTC
- Holland Trace LIHTCPB Section 8
- Newport Village LIHTCPB Section 8
- Springdale Apartments §202 Senior
- 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 | 0.8 km |
| Scattered Sites 4 Public Housing | Franklin | 0.8 km |
← All subsidized housing in Franklin
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Pretlow Old Town have?
Project-Based Section 8. Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.
How much is rent at Pretlow Old Town?
Residents report average rents near $306/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 Pretlow Old Town?
Contact the management office at 315 Bruce 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.