Housing authoritiesILHousing Authority of the County of Franklin
Housing Authority of the County of Franklin
Housing Authority of the County of Franklin is based in West Frankfort, Franklin County, IL and administers 65 Section 8 vouchers and 688 public housing units.
HUD PHA code IL061. Program type: Combined. Households served: 700. Occupancy: 93%. ZIP codes served: 19.
Waiting lists
Not published. We have not found a waiting list status on this authority's website. Contact the authority to ask whether its lists are open.
Fair Market Rent by ZIP code (FY2027)
HUD Fair Market Rent for each ZIP code this authority serves. Each ZIP code links to its own rent page.
| ZIP code | Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom | 4 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 62812 | $650 | $710 | $930 | $1,230 | $1,320 |
| 62819 | $780 | $860 | $1,120 | $1,480 | $1,580 |
| 62822 | $650 | $710 | $930 | $1,230 | $1,320 |
| 62825 | $660 | $720 | $940 | $1,240 | $1,340 |
| 62836 | $700 | $720 | $940 | $1,230 | $1,320 |
| 62856 | $700 | $760 | $1,000 | $1,320 | $1,400 |
| 62859 | $650 | $800 | $930 | $1,290 | $1,340 |
| 62860 | $690 | $800 | $990 | $1,340 | $1,410 |
| 62865 | $670 | $730 | $960 | $1,260 | $1,360 |
| 62874 | $650 | $710 | $930 | $1,230 | $1,320 |
| 62883 | $700 | $750 | $960 | $1,190 | $1,410 |
| 62884 | $650 | $710 | $930 | $1,230 | $1,320 |
| 62890 | $850 | $940 | $1,220 | $1,610 | $1,700 |
| 62891 | $860 | $940 | $1,230 | $1,620 | $1,740 |
| 62896 | $680 | $720 | $940 | $1,240 | $1,310 |
| 62897 | $840 | $920 | $1,200 | $1,580 | $1,700 |
| 62932 | $650 | $760 | $930 | $1,210 | $1,250 |
| 62983 | $670 | $730 | $960 | $1,260 | $1,360 |
| 62999 | $660 | $730 | $950 | $1,250 | $1,340 |
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
Housing Authority of the County of Franklin
302 E Elm St, West Frankfort, IL 62896
Phone: (618) 932-2124
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About Housing Authority of the County of Franklin
Overview
The Housing Authority of the County of Franklin operates 688 public housing units and administers 65 Section 8 vouchers, serving a total of 700 households. With an occupancy rate of 93%, the authority runs a combined program, providing both rental assistance and affordable housing options to residents in West Frankfort, Illinois.
Scale and standing
The Housing Authority of the County of Franklin ranks 61st in the state of Illinois in terms of the number of Section 8 vouchers administered, out of 66 authorities. While it is not the largest in the state, it plays a significant role in providing housing assistance to the community. The authority's voucher count is modest but impactful, ensuring that a substantial number of families receive the support they need.
Rent standards in the area it covers
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in the area ranges from $920 to $1230, with an average of $975. This is below the state average of $1272. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is found in ZIP code 62890 at $1230, while the lowest is in ZIP code 62859 at $920.
Cities served
Section 8 Fair Market Rent by city in this authority's jurisdiction.
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.