Franklintown, PA Low Income Housing

Franklintown, PA Low Income Housing Guide

Qualifying For Low Income Housing in Franklintown, PA

How do I qualify for low income housing in Franklintown, PA?
To qualify for low income housing in Pennsylvania, you must meet the following income requirements:

Your household income must be below 80% of the area median income (AMI). The AMI is updated annually by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and varies by county.

You must have a valid Social Security number or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN).

You must be a U.S. citizen or a legal immigrant.

In addition to the income requirements, you may also need to meet other eligibility requirements, such as:

- You must not have been evicted from any public housing or Section 8 housing in the past three years.
- You must not have any outstanding felony convictions for drug-related offenses.
- You must not be a registered sex offender.

Types of Low Income Housing in Franklintown, PA

There are a variety of low-income housing options available in Franklintown, PA, including:
  • Public Housing: Public housing is owned and operated by your area Housing Authority. Public housing units are rented to low-income households at below-market rates.
  • Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers: Section 8 is a federal program that provides rental assistance to low-income households. Vouchers can be used to rent apartments, townhouses, or single-family homes from private landlords.
  • Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC): LIHTC is a federal program that provides tax credits to developers who build or renovate affordable housing units. LIHTC units are typically rented at below-market rates.
  • Project-Based Section 8: Project-based Section 8 is a federal program that provides rental assistance to low-income households who live in specific apartment buildings or housing developments.
  • Very Low Income Housing Development (VLID): VLID is a federal program that provides grants to states and local governments to fund the development of affordable housing for low-income households.


In addition to these federal programs, there are also a number of state and local programs that provide low-income housing assistance in Franklintown, PA. These programs may offer rental assistance, down payment assistance, or other forms of financial assistance to help low-income households afford housing.

PublicHousing.com puts together our list of properties using the above program listings all on one website.



We display monthly rates for the apartments when possible. Most of subsidized apartments base the rent on income, therefore, you will need to contact the apartment directly for rates. We list all pertinent contact information.

HUD Fair Market Rent For Franklintown, Pennsylvania - York County

Studio Apartments $883
One Bedroom Apartments $1,128
Two Bedroom Apartments $1,468
Three Bedroom Apartments $1,569

List of Low Income Housing in or near Franklintown, PA

Habitat For Humanity International, - Grantham

1 College Ave Hsg Dvlpt Coord
Grantham, PA - 17027
(229)924-6935
York County
Listing Location: 5.55 miles from Franklintown

Non Profit Apartment

Boiling Springs Apartments - Boiling Springs

201 Plaza Dr
Boiling Springs, PA - 17007
717-258-8387
York County
Listing Location: 8.15 miles from Franklintown

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

General Federation Of Womens Clubs - Mechanicsburg

817A S Market St
Mechanicsburg, PA - 17055
717-591-0452
York County
Listing Location: 9.01 miles from Franklintown

Non Profit Apartment

Mallard Run - Camp Hill

820 Lisborn Rd
Camp Hill, PA - 17011
717-761-5414
York County
Listing Location: 11.92 miles from Franklintown

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Orchard Apartments - Camp Hill

2204 Cedar Run Dr
Camp Hill, PA - 17011
(717) 763-0937
York County
Listing Location: 12.03 miles from Franklintown

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

One West Penn - Carlisle

1 W Penn St
Carlisle, PA - 17013
717-249-7797
York County
Listing Location: 12.26 miles from Franklintown

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Hearthstone Court - York

123 Meadow View Dr
York, NE - 68467
(402) 362-6671
York County
Listing Location: 12.55 miles from Franklintown

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Susquehanna View - Camp Hill

208 Senate Ave
Camp Hill, PA - 17011
717-763-1184
York County
Listing Location: 13.61 miles from Franklintown

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Cumberland Valley Habitat For Humanity - Carlisle

PO Box 147
Carlisle, PA - 17013
(717)258-1830
York County
Listing Location: 14.50 miles from Franklintown

Non Profit Apartment

New Oxford Interfaith Gardens - New Oxford

113-115 E. High Street
New Oxford, PA - 17350
(717) 334-2911
York County
Listing Location: 14.82 miles from Franklintown

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Tips for Finding Low-Income Housing in Franklintown, PA

  • 1. Check with local social service agencies. Many social service agencies offer affordable housing programs or can provide you with information on affordable housing resources in your area.
  • 2. HUD Exchange: The HUD Exchange website provides information on a variety of federal housing programs, including Section 8 and HOME.
  • 3. National Low Income Housing Coalition: The NLIHC website provides information on affordable housing programs and policies at the national and state levels.

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