How many low income apartments are in Franklin, KY?

HUD administrative data tracks 7 subsidized properties in Franklin with approximately 294 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in Franklin?

Tenant-paid rents in Franklin's assisted buildings typically range from about $497 to $497 monthly, depending on program and bedroom size. Voucher holders generally pay close to 30% of their own income instead.

How do I apply for Section 8 in Franklin?

Two routes: (1) apply directly to each subsidized building — they manage their own waitlists; (2) join your regional housing authority's Housing Choice Voucher waitlist when open. Our step-by-step guide walks through documents and timing.

What rent will a Section 8 voucher cover in Franklin?

Payment standards track HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Simpson County: about $872/mo for one-bedroom and $1,055/mo for two-bedroom units (gross rent incl. utilities). You pay roughly 30% of income toward the remainder.

Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Franklin, KY

There are 7 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Franklin with roughly 294 assisted units — including 0 project-based Section 8 buildings, 2 public housing developments, and 5 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $497 to $497 per month. Median reported wait: about 13 months.

assisted properties

294

subsidized units

$497

typical rent

13 mo

median wait

Map of subsidized housing in Franklin

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Franklin

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Ashmore Village Public Housing	108	$497	13 mo
Walnut Forest Apartments LIHTC	48	—	—
Jackson Landing LIHTC	40	—	—
Ridgewood Apartments LIHTC	40	—	—
Kelsey Manor LIHTC	32	—	—
Joshua Place LIHTC	24	—	—
Rohde Place Public Housing	2	—	—

Public housing developments in Franklin

Rents here are set at about 30% of household income and managed by the local housing authority. About the public housing program →

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Ashmore Village Public Housing	108	$497	13 mo
Rohde Place Public Housing	2	—	—

LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Franklin

Tax-credit units rent below market rate for households within income bands (often 30–60% of Area Median Income). Understanding LIHTC →

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Walnut Forest Apartments LIHTC	48	—	—
Jackson Landing LIHTC	40	—	—
Ridgewood Apartments LIHTC	40	—	—
Kelsey Manor LIHTC	32	—	—
Joshua Place LIHTC	24	—	—

Voucher rent limits: Simpson County Fair Market Rents

Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Simpson County: studio $754, 1-BR $872, 2-BR $1,055, 3-BR $1,405, 4-BR $1,473.

Full FMR table for Simpson County →

How to apply for subsidized housing in Franklin

Apply to buildings directly. Project-based Section 8, public housing, §202/§811 and LIHTC properties run their own waitlists — contact each office using the details on its page.
Join voucher waitlists. Your regional housing authority administers Housing Choice Vouchers; ask about current openings and preferences. Step-by-step application guide →
Document everything. ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and income proof speed up both paths.
Stay reachable. Update your address everywhere — missed mail is the top reason applicants lose spots.

Nearby cities with low income housing

Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.