Housing Authority of the County of Franklin

Who this agency serves

Housing Authority of the County of Franklin served 719 households across 748 units (96% occupied) as of HUD's 2025 Picture of Subsidized Households data. The typical assisted household here has an average of 1.8 people, an average annual income of $17,782, and pays an average of $356 per month toward rent.

Households served

719 of 748 units

Avg. household income

$17,782

Avg. rent paid by household

$356

Avg. household size

1.8 people

Households with children

29%

Head of household 62+

38%

Head of household with a disability

36%

Avg. wait to move in

10 months

Unit mix: 59% 1-bedroom, 17% 2-bedroom, 25% 3-bedroom.

Source: HUD's Picture of Subsidized Households, 2025— figures reflect this agency's most recent reporting period across all HUD programs it administers, not just Housing Choice Vouchers.

Public housing inspection scores

HUD conducts physical inspections of public housing developments under the REAC (Real Estate Assessment Center) program. Scores run 0–100: 90+ is High Performer, 60–89 is Standard, below 60 is Troubled. This agency administers 5 developments with an average score of 88 (Standard).

Source: HUD REAC Physical Inspection Scores — data reflects the most recent inspection for each development. See Understanding REAC and NSPIRE inspection scores for methodology details.

These properties were built or rehabilitated using the federal Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program and must rent a portion of units below market rate. Many, but not all, accept Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers — contact the property directly to confirm current availability and voucher acceptance.

• HUNTER'S TRACE SUBDIVISION

  1036 HUNTERS CIR, BENTON, IL, 62812

  Elderly
  32 income-restricted units32 3BRBuilt 20094% LIHTCCompliance through ~2039

• HERITAGE WOODS OF BENTON

  1302 BAILEY LN, BENTON, IL, 62812
  90 income-restricted units of 100 total44 studio, 48 1BR, 8 2BRBuilt 20049% LIHTCCompliance through ~2034

• STRAWBERRY MEADOWS

  1100 STRAWBERRY DR, WEST FRANKFORT, IL, 62896
  42 income-restricted units7 1BR, 26 2BR, 9 3BRBuilt 20034% LIHTCCompliance through ~2033

• SMITH CORBIN APTS

  1413 N LINCOLN DR, BENTON, IL, 62812

  Elderly
  18 income-restricted units9 1BR, 9 2BRBuilt 19949% LIHTCCompliance through ~2024

Source: HUD LIHTC Public-Use Database. Properties shown were placed in service within the last 35 years and may still be under compliance obligations. Verify availability, income limits, and voucher acceptance directly with each property. More on finding affordable housing →