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Housing Authority of the County of Franklin
Housing Authority of the County of Franklin is based in Chambersburg, Franklin County, PA and administers 391 Section 8 vouchers and 366 public housing units.
HUD PHA code PA034. Program type: Combined. Households served: 678. Occupancy: 89%. ZIP codes served: 31.
Waiting lists
| Program | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) | Closed | Authority's page |
| Public housing | Closed | Authority's page |
As published on the authority's website when we last checked it. Confirm with the authority before applying.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17021 | $890 | $950 | $1,230 | $1,550 | $1,790 |
| 17201 | $1,030 | $1,200 | $1,480 | $1,980 | $2,120 |
| 17202 | $950 | $1,110 | $1,370 | $1,830 | $1,960 |
| 17210 | $920 | $1,010 | $1,250 | $1,650 | $1,800 |
| 17214 | $920 | $1,010 | $1,250 | $1,650 | $1,800 |
| 17217 | $930 | $1,080 | $1,330 | $1,780 | $1,910 |
| 17219 | $1,000 | $1,090 | $1,370 | $1,750 | $1,860 |
| 17220 | $930 | $1,080 | $1,330 | $1,780 | $1,910 |
| 17221 | $920 | $1,010 | $1,250 | $1,650 | $1,800 |
| 17222 | $920 | $1,020 | $1,270 | $1,690 | $1,820 |
| 17224 | $960 | $1,120 | $1,380 | $1,840 | $1,980 |
| 17225 | $920 | $1,010 | $1,250 | $1,650 | $1,800 |
| 17232 | $960 | $1,090 | $1,350 | $1,790 | $1,880 |
| 17235 | $1,110 | $1,140 | $1,390 | $1,860 | $2,100 |
| 17236 | $930 | $1,070 | $1,330 | $1,770 | $1,910 |
| 17237 | $1,070 | $1,240 | $1,540 | $2,060 | $2,210 |
| 17240 | $1,240 | $1,390 | $1,720 | $2,240 | $2,320 |
| 17244 | $920 | $1,010 | $1,250 | $1,650 | $1,800 |
| 17246 | $920 | $1,010 | $1,250 | $1,650 | $1,800 |
| 17247 | $1,220 | $1,350 | $1,650 | $2,180 | $2,380 |
| 17250 | $950 | $1,080 | $1,330 | $1,780 | $1,910 |
| 17251 | $920 | $1,050 | $1,300 | $1,720 | $1,820 |
| 17252 | $940 | $1,090 | $1,350 | $1,800 | $1,940 |
| 17254 | $950 | $1,110 | $1,370 | $1,830 | $1,960 |
| 17257 | $1,000 | $1,120 | $1,390 | $1,810 | $1,880 |
| 17261 | $930 | $1,080 | $1,330 | $1,780 | $1,910 |
| 17262 | $920 | $1,010 | $1,250 | $1,650 | $1,800 |
| 17263 | $920 | $1,050 | $1,310 | $1,750 | $1,900 |
| 17265 | $920 | $1,010 | $1,250 | $1,650 | $1,800 |
| 17268 | $950 | $1,110 | $1,370 | $1,830 | $1,960 |
| 17271 | $920 | $1,010 | $1,250 | $1,650 | $1,800 |
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
Housing Authority of the County of Franklin
436 W Washington St, Chambersburg, PA 17201
Phone: (717) 860-7795
Official website: fcha.net
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About Housing Authority of the County of Franklin
Overview
The Housing Authority of the County of Franklin operates 366 public housing units and administers 391 Section 8 vouchers, serving a total of 678 households. The authority has an occupancy rate of 89% and operates a combined program, which includes both public housing and voucher assistance.
Scale and standing
The Housing Authority of the County of Franklin ranks 57th in the state of Pennsylvania by the number of Section 8 vouchers it administers, out of 83 authorities in the state. This places it in the middle tier of voucher providers, reflecting its significant role in providing housing assistance within Franklin County.
Rent standards in the area it covers
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in the area ranges from $1,080 to $1,830, with an average of $1,360. This is slightly below the state average of $1,363. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is found in ZIP code 17247 at $1,830, while the lowest is in ZIP code 17214 at $1,080.
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.