Housing Authority of the City of Franklin

This housing agency serves Franklin, Pennsylvania.

Waiting List
Closed: Housing Authority of the City of Franklin Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List Learn More
Open Until Further Notice: Housing Authority of the City of Franklin Public Housing Waiting List Learn More

Closed: Housing Authority of the City of Franklin Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List

The Housing Authority of the City of Franklin (HACF) Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list is currently closed.

More information can be found by visiting the HACF website at http://www.franklinhousingpa.org/, or by calling 814-432-3416 between the hours of 8:00 am and 3:00 pm, Monday-Friday.

Open Until Further Notice: Housing Authority of the City of Franklin Public Housing Waiting List

The Housing Authority of the City of Franklin is currently accepting public housing waiting list applications for families and senior/disabled individuals.This housing authority offers one family community with 40 units ranging in size from 1 to 3 bedrooms, and one community dedicated to senior/disabled individuals with 61 units.There are two ways to obtain an application for public housing:1. Visit the housing authority to pick up an application, located at 1212 Chestnut St., Franklin, PA 16323, between the hours of 8:00 am and 3:00 pm Monday-Friday.2. Download the application here, then print and complete.Once the application has been completed, it can be mailed or hand delivered to the address listed above. Please note: If you live in the City of Franklin you do not need to include any documents at this time, you will be notified through certified mail when to come in for your interview, and at that time you will need to bring documents with you. If you live outside the City of Franklin, you will need to submit copies of these documents with your application: birth certificates, social security cards, proof of all income, and photo IDs for all adult household members.No preferences were noted.More information can be found by visiting the housing authority website at http://www.franklinhousingpa.org/, by calling 814-432-3416 between the hours of 8:00 am and 3:00 pm Monday-Friday.

About The Agency

Housing Authority of the City of Franklin provides affordable housing for up to 253 low- and moderate-income households through its Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher and public housing programs.

1212 Chestnut Street, Franklin, PA

Visit Website(814) 432-3416

Section 8 Application Checklist

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Keep track of everything you need to apply for a Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher in this printable checklist created by Affordable Housing Online

How large is the Housing Authority of the City of Franklin?

Housing Authority of the City of Franklin serves 212 low-income households. The agency manages 155 Housing Choice Vouchers and 98 public housing units.

What are the incomes of residents served by the Housing Authority of the City of Franklin?

Extremely low-income (ELI) renters, earning less than 30% of Area Median Income (AMI), make up 62 percent of households served by Housing Authority of the City of Franklin. Very low-income renters earn less than 50% AMI, and are 94 percent of Housing Authority of the City of Franklin households.

How many Housing Authority of the City of Franklin residents are employed?

Working adults head 50 households and make up 24 percent of households served by Housing Authority of the City of Franklin.

How many female-headed renter households are served by the Housing Authority of the City of Franklin?

There are 156 female-headed renter households living in Housing Authority of the City of Franklin housing. Households headed by females are 74% of those served by the Housing Authority of the City of Franklin.

What racial and ethnic groups are found among Housing Authority of the City of Franklin renters?

Black 6
White 199
Hispanic 4

How many senior-headed renter households are served by Housing Authority of the City of Franklin?

There are 84 households headed by seniors served by the Housing Authority of the City of Franklin. Senior households are 40% of households in Housing Authority of the City of Franklin housing.

How many households headed by persons with disabilities live in Housing Authority of the City of Franklin housing?

There are 59 persons with disabilities living in Housing Authority of the City of Franklin housing. Persons with disabilities are the head of 28% of households served by the Housing Authority of the City of Franklin.

How does HUD rate the performance of the Housing Authority of the City of Franklin?

The Housing Authority of the City of Franklin is rated as a high performer by HUD.

HUD rates the performance of Public Housing Agencies. The department looks at physical condition of properties, financial condition, management operations, and use of Public Housing Capital Funds for improvements.

How often does Housing Authority of the City of Franklin open new waiting lists?

Housing Authority of the City of Franklin’s Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) waiting list was last opened on May 17, 2024 and closed on May 17, 2024.

Public Housing Communities Managed by Housing Authority of the City of Franklin

Colonial Manor

1212 Chestnut St, Franklin, Pennsylvania 16323