This housing agency serves Franklin County, Pennsylvania.
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| Closed: Franklin County, Pennsylvania Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List | Learn More |
| Open Until Further Notice: Franklin County Housing Authority Public Housing Waiting List | Learn More |
| Open Until Further Notice: Franklin County, Pennsylvania Mainstream Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List | Learn More |
This waiting list is for Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher rental housing assistance in Franklin County, Pennsylvania.
The Franklin County Housing Authority (FCHA) last accepted Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program waiting list applications from June 1, 2023, until 250 applications were received. There is no notice of when this waiting list will reopen.
There were four ways to apply during the opening period:
Once the paper application was completed, it was either:
The maximum income limits for each household size were as followed:
This waiting list had the following preferences:
It was not known how selected applicants were placed on the waiting list.
For more information, visit the FCHA website.
Sources: This information was verified by the FCHA notice on May 22, 2023.
The Franklin County Housing Authority (FCHA) Public Housing waiting list is currently open, since at least January 7, 2019, until further notice. Waiting lists for a specific community or bedroom size may be closed.
To apply, complete the online application.
This waiting list has the following preferences: Live or work in Franklin County; Working at least 30 hours a week over 12 months; Elderly; Disabled; Victim of domestic violence; Federally declared disaster zone. More information about the preferences can be found here.
For more information, visit the FCHA Information on Admissions Process page, or the FCHA website.
This waiting list is for Mainstream Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher rental housing assistance in Franklin County, Pennsylvania.
The Franklin County Housing Authority (FCHA) is accepting Mainstream Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list applications from the earliest confirmed date of June 2, 2023, until further notice.
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There are three ways to apply:
Once the paper application has been completed, it must be dropped off at one of the two Franklin County offices, at the addresses above during office hours.
Preferences have not yet been confirmed.
Selected applicants will be placed on the waiting list by date and time the application is received.
For more information, visit the FCHA website.
Sources: This information was verified by the FCHA website on June 2, 2023.
Franklin County Housing Authority provides affordable housing for up to 699 low- and moderate-income households through its Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher and public housing programs.
| Monday | 9:00am-4:30pm |
| Tuesday | 9:00am-4:30pm |
| Wednesday | 9:00am-4:30pm |
| Thursday | 9:00am-4:30pm |
| Friday | 9:00am-4:30pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
436 West Washington Street, Chambersburg, PA
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Franklin County Housing Authority serves 666 low-income households. The agency manages 391 Housing Choice Vouchers and 338 public housing units.
Extremely low-income (ELI) renters, earning less than 30% of Area Median Income (AMI), make up 74 percent of households served by Franklin County Housing Authority. Very low-income renters earn less than 50% AMI, and are 95 percent of Franklin County Housing Authority households.
Working adults head 106 households and make up 16 percent of households served by Franklin County Housing Authority.
There are 492 female-headed renter households living in Franklin County Housing Authority housing. Households headed by females are 74% of those served by the Franklin County Housing Authority.
| Black | 120 |
| Native American | 7 |
| White | 400 |
| Hispanic | 140 |
There are 266 households headed by seniors served by the Franklin County Housing Authority. Senior households are 40% of households in Franklin County Housing Authority housing.
There are 239 persons with disabilities living in Franklin County Housing Authority housing. Persons with disabilities are the head of 36% of households served by the Franklin County Housing Authority.
The Franklin County Housing Authority is rated as a standard 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.
Franklin County Housing Authority’s Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) waiting list was last opened on June 1, 2023 and closed on June 28, 2023.
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