How many low income apartments are in Franklin, PA?

HUD administrative data tracks 7 subsidized properties in Franklin with approximately 489 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 $277 to $438 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 Venango County: about $742/mo for one-bedroom and $973/mo for two-bedroom units (gross rent incl. utilities). You pay roughly 30% of income toward the remainder.

Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Franklin, PA

There are 7 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Franklin with roughly 489 assisted units — including 5 project-based Section 8 buildings, 2 public housing developments, and 3 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $277 to $438 per month. Median reported wait: about 2 months.

assisted properties

489

subsidized units

$358

typical rent

2 mo

median wait

Map of subsidized housing in Franklin

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Franklin

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Evergreen Arbors PB Section 8	100	$277	—
Franklin House LIHTCPB Section 8	88	—	—
Franklin Elderly PB Section 8	87	$438	—
Oak Hill Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8	82	$365	—
Colonial Manor Public Housing	61	$411	1 mo
Myrtle Circle Public Housing	39	$419	2 mo
Franklin Commons LIHTCPB Section 8	32	—	—

Section 8 apartments in Franklin (project-based)

These buildings carry HUD Section 8 contracts attached to the units — apply at each management office rather than through the voucher waitlist. How project-based Section 8 works →

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Evergreen Arbors PB Section 8	100	$277	—
Franklin House LIHTCPB Section 8	88	—	—
Franklin Elderly PB Section 8	87	$438	—
Oak Hill Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8	82	$365	—
Franklin Commons LIHTCPB Section 8	32	—	—

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
Colonial Manor Public Housing	61	$411	1 mo
Myrtle Circle Public Housing	39	$419	2 mo

Voucher rent limits: Venango County Fair Market Rents

Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Venango County: studio $671, 1-BR $742, 2-BR $973, 3-BR $1,221, 4-BR $1,393.

Full FMR table for Venango 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.