Franklin Redevelopment and Housing Authority (FRHA) is a public housing agency that helps provide decent and safe rental housing for eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities. Franklin Redevelopment and Housing Authority (FRHA) manages several funded programs and has a total of 223 subsidized affordable housing units for rental assistance. Franklin Redevelopment and Housing Authority (FRHA) administered a total of 319 Section 8 Vouchers. Franklin Redevelopment and Housing Authority (FRHA) currently has low rent units and Section 8 Voucher as its program type. Franklin Redevelopment and Housing Authority (FRHA) is located at 601 Campbell Avenue, Franklin, VA, 23851 and serves the city of Franklin. Income limits, fair market rents and rent rates vary with each agency. Please contact Franklin Redevelopment and Housing Authority (FRHA) at, (757)562-0384 for more information about coverage area and program availability.

The Public Housing Program was created by the U.S. Housing Act of 1937.

The Franklin Redevelopment and Housing Authority (FRHA) was founded in 1963. Mr. J.R. Howerton was appointed the first Chairman by City Council on December 23, 1963.

Today, with a staff of 13, FRHA is dedicated to providing safe, decent and sanitary housing to low and very low income families, elderly and disabled, in an environment that fosters self-sufficiency and community pride.

The FRHA currently administers 150 units of Public Housing and 315 Section 8 Vouchers to families in the Franklin and Southampton surrounding area(s).

Homeownership for low income families is a new concept in the City of Franklin. FRHA was approved by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for a homeownership program in early 2004.

Our vision is to be a leader in providing housing service, homeownership, urban development and revitalizing communities.

The mission of Franklin Redevelopment and Housing Authority (FRHA) is to develop and promote quality housing options through partnerships and creative initiatives that support a healthy atmosphere for the city.