Franklin County, PA
Section 8 Fair Market Rents · FY 2026
Fair Market Rents by bedroom size
HUD sets FMRs annually. Local PHAs set their payment standards at 90–110% of FMR (higher with HUD approval) — the ranges below are estimates; confirm with the housing authority.
| Bedroom size | Fair Market Rent | Est. payment standard range |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,014/mo | $913 – $1,115/mo |
| 1 BR | $1,119/mo | $1,007 – $1,231/mo |
| 2 BR | $1,379/mo | $1,241 – $1,517/mo |
| 3 BR | $1,825/mo | $1,643 – $2,008/mo |
| 4 BR | $1,991/mo | $1,792 – $2,190/mo |
Fair Market Rent by unit size — Franklin County, PA (FY 2026)
Source: HUD FY 2026 data for Franklin County. Payment standard ranges shown are 90–110% of FMR; actual standards vary by housing authority.
Housing authority serving Franklin County
- Housing Authority of the County of Franklin
436 W Washington St, Chambersburg, PA, 17201 · 7178607795
Am I eligible?
To qualify for a Housing Choice Voucher in Franklin County, your household's gross annual income generally must be at or below the limits below (50% of area median income, as set by HUD). Most agencies are required to prioritize applicants at or below 30% AMI for at least 75% of new vouchers.
| Household size | Max gross annual income |
|---|---|
| 1 person | $34,950 |
| 2 people | $39,950 |
| 3 people | $44,950 |
| 4 people | $49,900 |
| 5 people | $53,900 |
| 6 people | $57,900 |
| 7 people | $61,900 |
| 8 people | $65,900 |
Source: HUD Income Limits, 2026. Meeting the income limit does not guarantee a voucher — waiting lists, local preferences, and funding levels vary by housing authority. Learn more about eligibility →
Income-restricted housing in Franklin County
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.
MOLLY PITCHER LANDING
2691 ORCHARD DR, CHAMBERSBURG, PA, 17201-484348 income-restricted units6 1BR, 21 2BR, 21 3BRBuilt 20224% LIHTCCompliance through ~2052PARKVIEW CORNER
121 E SOUTH ST, CHAMBERSBURG, PA, 17201-357340 income-restricted units36 1BR, 4 2BRBuilt 20204% LIHTCCompliance through ~2050WASHINGTON SQUARE TOWN HOMES
61 W LIBERTY ST, CHAMBERSBURG, PA, 17201-241854 income-restricted units33 2BR, 21 3BRBuilt 20174% LIHTCCompliance through ~2047MOUNT VERNON TERRACE
FAIRVIEW AVENUE, WAYNESBORO, PA, 17268-212464 income-restricted units6 1BR, 42 2BR, 16 3BRBuilt 20164% LIHTCCompliance through ~2046- 40 income-restricted units35 1BR, 5 2BRBuilt 20154% LIHTCCompliance through ~2045
NEW FORGE CROSSING
12935 WASHINGTON TWP BLVD, WAYNESBORO, PA, 17268-850260 income-restricted units36 2BR, 20 3BR, 4 4BR+Built 20144% LIHTCCompliance through ~2044WESTMINSTER PLACE AT QUINCY
6575 ORPHANAGE RD, WAYNESBORO, PA, 17268-780136 income-restricted units27 1BR, 9 2BRBuilt 20134% LIHTCCompliance through ~2043CHAMBERSBURG SENIOR HOUSING
78 W WASHINGTON ST, CHAMBERSBURG, PA, 1720132 income-restricted units32 1BRBuilt 2010Tax-exempt bondCompliance through ~2040RAYSTOWN CROSSING
1000 RAYSTOWN CIR, SHIPPENSBURG, PA, 1725750 income-restricted units18 2BR, 24 3BR, 8 4BR+Built 2010Tax-exempt bondCompliance through ~2040CHAMBERSBURG FAMILY TOWNHOMES
CHAMBERSBURG, PA, 1720140 income-restricted unitsBuilt 2010Tax-exempt bondCompliance through ~2040SUNSET TERRACE TOWNHOUSES
100 VALLEY PINE CT, CHAMBERSBURG, PA40 income-restricted units30 2BR, 10 3BRBuilt 20084% LIHTCCompliance through ~2038UNITED TOWERS
200 N MAIN ST, CHAMBERSBURG, PA, 1720196 income-restricted units of 104 total88 1BR, 16 2BRBuilt 20064% + 9% LIHTCCompliance through ~2036VALLEY TOWNHOUSES
548 W TENTH ST, WAYNESBORO, PA, 1726822 income-restricted units14 2BR, 8 3BRBuilt 20059% LIHTCCompliance through ~2035COTTAGE GREEN
740 NORLAND AVE, CHAMBERSBURG, PA, 1720151 income-restricted units40 1BR, 11 2BRBuilt 20039% LIHTCCompliance through ~2033ORCHARD RUN APTS II
200 APPLE BLOSSOM WAY, CHAMBERSBURG, PA, 1720140 income-restricted units32 1BR, 8 2BRBuilt 19989% LIHTCCompliance through ~2028NEW VISIONS HOUSING
212 W N ST, WAYNESBORO, PA, 1726810 income-restricted units8 1BR, 2 2BRBuilt 19969% LIHTCCompliance through ~2026
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 →
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