Franklin County Housing Authority
Chambersburg - Section 8 Program
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Eligibility:
A) The family's preliminary eligibility is determined upon receipt
of the completed application and after a criminal history and a
prior subsidized housing check have been done
B) All families must meet current income eligibility requirements set by the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD). The Quality Housing and Work Responsibility Act (QHWRA) of 1998 authorizes our Section 8 program to admit only families whose incomes do not exceed the very low-income limit (50% of area median income) once it has met the annual 75% targeting income requirement of extremely low-income families (those whose incomes do not exceed 30% of median income).
C) Income must be at or below the very low-income guidelines of the median household income for Franklin County. Most current guidelines can be found via the website below: Select "Click Here for FY ____ MFI Documentation," Go through the prompts.
View Eligibility Website >
B) All families must meet current income eligibility requirements set by the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD). The Quality Housing and Work Responsibility Act (QHWRA) of 1998 authorizes our Section 8 program to admit only families whose incomes do not exceed the very low-income limit (50% of area median income) once it has met the annual 75% targeting income requirement of extremely low-income families (those whose incomes do not exceed 30% of median income).
C) Income must be at or below the very low-income guidelines of the median household income for Franklin County. Most current guidelines can be found via the website below: Select "Click Here for FY ____ MFI Documentation," Go through the prompts.
View Eligibility Website >
Hours:
Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 4:30pm
Phone/FAX Numbers
- (717) 263-4200
- (717) 263-1329 - Fax
Fee Amounts:
Fees vary. Rent is based on income. Tenants are responsible for
security deposit. Based on Very Low-Income Limit Level.
Intake Procedure:
One can only apply when the HCV/S8V waiting list is open.
Applications for the Section 8 Rental Assistance Program can be
filled out on line or may be picked up at any of our office
locations.
Geographical Area:
Franklin County
Helpful Tips:
The Housing Choice also has an office located at 202 Elder Avenue,
Waynesboro. 318 Vouchers, 62 Mainstream Vouchers, 5 Veteran's
Assistance Supportive Housing (VASH) Vouchers, and 7 Bridge Rental
Assistance Subsidy Vouchers. However, no one can apply until the
waiting list is declared open.
Facility/ADA Access:
Wheelchair accessible
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Franklin County Housing Authority
Chambersburg - Section 8 Program
Chambersburg - Section 8 Program