Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Franklin, VA
There are 12 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Franklin with roughly 562 assisted units — including 6 project-based Section 8 buildings, 3 public housing developments, and 6 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $268 to $401 per month.
Map of subsidized housing in Franklin
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Franklin
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dorchester Square LIHTCPB Section 8 | 125 | $270 | — |
| Berkley Court Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 75 | $268 | — |
| Pretlow Old Town PB Section 8 | 75 | $306 | — |
| Pretlow-old Town LIHTC | 75 | — | — |
| Holland Trace LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Newport Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Springdale Apartments §202 Senior | 40 | $401 | — |
| Springdale Ii Apartments §202 Senior | 40 | $394 | — |
| Franklin South LIHTCPB Section 8 | 32 | — | — |
| Scattered Sites Public Housing | 2 | — | — |
| Scattered Site I Public Housing | 1 | — | — |
| Scattered Sites 4 Public Housing | 1 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dorchester Square LIHTCPB Section 8 | 125 | $270 | — |
| Berkley Court Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 75 | $268 | — |
| Pretlow Old Town PB Section 8 | 75 | $306 | — |
| Holland Trace LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Newport Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Franklin South 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scattered Sites Public Housing | 2 | — | — |
| Scattered Site I Public Housing | 1 | — | — |
| Scattered Sites 4 Public Housing | 1 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pretlow-old Town LIHTC | 75 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Franklin city Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Franklin city: studio $811, 1-BR $817, 2-BR $1,051, 3-BR $1,346, 4-BR $1,764.
Full FMR table for Franklin city →
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
- Richmond, VA
- Newport News, VA
- Norfolk, VA
- Arlington, VA
- Alexandria, VA
- Virginia Beach, VA
- Chesapeake, VA
- Roanoke, VA
- Portsmouth, VA
- Fredericksburg, VA
- Hampton, VA
- Lynchburg, VA
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.