Qualifying For HUD Housing Section 8 Vouchers In Canton, OH
HUD Housing eligibility is determined by the Stark County Public Housing Authority.
Income may not exceed 50% of the median income from the table below. The Housing Authority must provide 75 percent of vouchers to those whose income does not exceed 30% of the median income listed below.
HUD Income Limits 2024 in Canton, OH.
HUD Designated Metro Area: Income Limits
| 2024 | Median Family Income | 2024 Yearly Income Limit | 2024 Yearly Income Limit - Person(s) in Family |
|---|
| Income Limits | | Category | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|
| Stark County, OH | $85,500 | Very Low Income (50%) | $29,950 | $34,200 | $38,500 | $42,750 | $46,200 |
| Extremely Low Income (30%) | $18,000 | $20,550 | $25,820 | $31,200 | $36,580 |
| Low Income (80%) | $47,900 | $54,750 | $61,600 | $68,400 | $73,900 |
Stark Metropolitan Housing Authority (SMHA) Section 8
400 Tuscarawas Street East
Canton, Ohio 44702
Phone: (330) 454-8051
Fax: (330) 454-8065
Email: info@starkmha.org
Waitlist and Application Process
The Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waitlist is actively managed online. Prospective applicants are encouraged to visit the SMHA website at www.starkmha.org and navigate to the 'Apply Here' section for access to the online application portal. This streamlined, electronic pre-application process negates the necessity for in-person applications at our office. However, for individuals without internet access, two computers are available on-site.
The waitlist for the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher is scheduled to open at 8:00 AM on May 1st, available 24/7, until June 15th at 4:30 PM. Please note, these dates are subject to change; hence, we advise periodically checking the SMHA website around these dates for the most current information.
Public Housing Application
Applications for Public Housing are accepted continuously, available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The SMHA Public Housing Program comprises 2,516 affordable housing units under its management.
For application to the Public Housing program, please visit our Public Housing page. Additionally, for those interested in exploring available properties within the Public Housing program, a dedicated property search can be conducted through the following link: Public Housing Property Search.
HUD Housing Low Income Tax Credit (LIHTC) Properties In Canton, OH
Listed below are the Section 42, LIHTC apartments in Canton, OH. LIHTC apartment rents are not based on the tenants income. Income credit set aside brackets are selected during the apartment credit applications are used to determine the apartment rents.
The rents are based upon the Area Medium Income (AMI) and tenant based utility allowances. At least 20% of these apartments (listed below), must provide these low rates for low-income tenants.
HUD housing LIHTC Eligibility Requirements
Income: Households must earn below a certain income level, which is set by the HUD and varies by location. In general, households must earn below 60% of the area median income (AMI) to be eligible for LIHTC housing.
Citizenship or residency status: Households must be U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents.
Need for housing assistance: Households must have a demonstrated need for housing assistance. This means that they must be unable to afford housing on their own.
In addition to the above requirements, some LIHTC properties may have additional eligibility requirements, such as age restrictions or preferences for certain types of households (e.g., families with children, veterans, etc.).
To determine if you are eligible for LIHTC housing, you can contact your local housing authority (listed above) or search for LIHTC properties (listed below).
LIHTC Maximum Rents
The maximum allowable rents are equal to 30% of the Area Medium Income (AMI), less the utility allowances.
HUD Fair Market Rents for Canton, OH Stark County
| Apartment Size | HUD's Monthly Fair Market Rent For Area | LIHTC Maximum Rent |
|---|
| Studio Apartments | $613 | Estimated $183.90 - utility allowance |
| One Bedroom Apartments | $690 | Estimated $207.00 - utility allowance |
| Two Bedroom Apartments | $905 | Estimated $271.50 - utility allowance |
| Three Bedroom Apartments | $1134 | Estimated $340.20 - utility allowance | |
Available LIHTC Properties In Canton, OH
Using the table above you can estimate what you would be paying by checking the LIHTC Maximum Rent section.
Contact these properties for openings and wait lists and price lists.
Hunter House
1114 Gonder Ave Se
Canton, OH - 44707
Total Apartment Units: 48
Homer Apartments
3315 Arbor Rd Sw
Canton, OH - 44710
Total Apartment Units: 6
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 6
Years In Service Since: 1987
North Canton
519 11th St Nw
Canton, OH - 44703
Total Apartment Units: 7
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 7
Years In Service Since: 1987
Ren-war Group Home #1
Canton, OH - 44799
Total Apartment Units: 8
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 8
Years In Service Since: 1987
Ren-war Group Home #2
3660 Millvale Ave Ne
Canton, OH - 44705
Total Apartment Units: 8
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 8
Years In Service Since: 1987
Harmony Lane
1652 Hammond Ave Sw
Canton, OH - 44706
Total Apartment Units: 2
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 2
Years In Service Since: 1990
North Canton
2915 33rd St Ne
Canton, OH - 44705
Total Apartment Units: 12
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 12
Years In Service Since: 1990
Ryamont
2311 Grigsby Pl Sw
Canton, OH - 44706
Total Apartment Units: 3
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 3
Years In Service Since: 1990
High Avenue
736 High Ave Sw
Canton, OH - 44707
Total Apartment Units: 5
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 5
Years In Service Since: 1991
Strasser Place
2713 Strasser Pl Sw
Canton, OH - 44710
Total Apartment Units: 1
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 1
Years In Service Since: 1992
Diamond Estates
2000 Zircon St Ne
Canton, OH - 44721
Total Apartment Units: 14
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 14
Years In Service Since: 1993
Ywca Of Canton
800 Tuscarawas St W
Canton, OH - 44702
Total Apartment Units: 26
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 26
Years In Service Since: 1994
Abcd Homes
902 Ninth St Ne
Canton, OH - 44704
Total Apartment Units: 40
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 40
2 Bedroom apartments 2
3 Bedroom apartments 22
4 Bedroom apartments 16
Years In Service Since: 1997
Abcd Homes Ii
932 Sherrick Rd Se
Canton, OH - 44707
Total Apartment Units: 38
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 38
3 Bedroom apartments 18
4 Bedroom apartments 20
Years In Service Since: 2000
Senior Apartments: YES
Gateway Estates
1700 Gateway Blvd Se
Canton, OH - 44707
Total Apartment Units: 40
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 40
1 Bedroom apartments 3
2 Bedroom apartments 1
Years In Service Since: 2001
Disabled Apartments: YES
Vienna Woods
2919 Vienna Woods Ave Sw
Canton, OH - 44706
Total Apartment Units: 85
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 85
4 Bedroom apartments 85
Years In Service Since: 2001
Senior Apartments: YES
Cherry Homes
1547 Gateway Blvd Se
Canton, OH - 44707
Total Apartment Units: 30
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 30
4 Bedroom apartments 30
Years In Service Since: 2004
Disabled Apartments: YES
Gateway Homes
1038 Charles Ede Blvd Se
Canton, OH - 44707
Total Apartment Units: 29
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 29
4 Bedroom apartments 29
Years In Service Since: 2004
Disabled Apartments: YES
Vienna Woods Ii
1105 Woodview St Sw
Canton, OH - 44706
Total Apartment Units: 50
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 50
4 Bedroom apartments 50
Years In Service Since: 2004
Disabled Apartments: YES
Eastside Homes
818 Sixth St Ne
Canton, OH - 44704
Total Apartment Units: 40
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 40
3 Bedroom apartments 23
4 Bedroom apartments 17
Years In Service Since: 2008
Canton Senior Apartments Ii
616 Riley Cir Se
Canton, OH - 44707
Total Apartment Units: 33
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 33
2 Bedroom apartments 33
Years In Service Since: 2008
Senior Apartments: YES
Canton Elderly
515 Fifth St Nw
Canton, OH - 44703
Total Apartment Units: 40
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 40
1 Bedroom apartments 6
2 Bedroom apartments 34
Years In Service Since: 2009
Senior Apartments: YES
Gateway House Ii
626 Walnut Ave Ne
Canton, OH - 44702
Total Apartment Units: 40
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 40
1 Bedroom apartments 9
2 Bedroom apartments 1
Years In Service Since: 2011
Accepts Homeless: YES
Mayfield Manor I
3844 11th St Sw
Canton, OH - 44710
Total Apartment Units: 144
Years In Service Since: 2013
Senior Apartments: YES
HUD Housing Section 8 and Multifamily Properties in Canton, OH
The US Department of Housing and Urban Development provides active listings of Section 8 and Multifamily apartments. We have listed them below for you to contact. Check with them to see if they have current availabilities and/or waiting lists. With Section 8 properties, you will need a voucher. Contact the Stark County Public Housing Authorities, listed at the top of this page.
Eligibility for HUD Housing Section 8, you must meet the following requirements:
Income: Your income must be below a certain level, which is set by the HUD and varies by location. In general, households must earn below 50% of the area median income (AMI) to be eligible for Section 8 housing.
Citizenship or residency status: You must be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident.
Need for housing assistance: You must have a demonstrated need for housing assistance. This means that you must be unable to afford housing on your own.
In addition to the above requirements, some Section 8 programs may have additional eligibility requirements, such as age restrictions or preferences for certain types of households (e.g., families with children, veterans, etc.).
To determine if you are eligible for Section 8 housing, you can contact your local Public Housing Authority (listed above). The Public Housing Authorities can provide you with information on the application process and help you determine if you are eligible for Section 8 assistance.
Tips To Get In To Section 8 Housing:
Local Rules: Each local housing authority has different rules around Section 8. Decide where you want to live and find the housing authorities in charge of those neighborhoods.
Applying for a Voucher: Contact your local Public Housing Agency (PHA) to apply for a voucher. They can tell you if they’re currently accepting new applicants and provide application details.
Payment Standards: Section 8 doesn’t specify a fixed dollar amount for rent assistance. Instead, the PHA sets a payment standard based on local housing market rates.
Skyline Terraces
635 Alan Page Dr Se
Canton, OH - 44707
Phone: 330-456-7237
Total Apartment Units: 416
Type of Listing: Subsidized, No HUD Financing
Mayfield Manor Iii
3830 11th Street Sw
Canton, OH - 44710
Phone: (330) 478-0055
Total Apartment Units: 40
Type of Listing: 202/811
Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program
Occupancy in Section 202 housing is open to any very low-income household comprised of at least one person who is at least 62 years old at the time of initial occupancy.
Section 811 - Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities
The Section 811 program allows persons with disabilities to live as independently as possible in the community by subsidizing rental housingIcan Garden Apartments
3302 Millvale Avenue, Ne
Canton, OH - 44705
Phone: 330-455-9100
Total Apartment Units: 12
Type of Listing: 202/811
Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program
Occupancy in Section 202 housing is open to any very low-income household comprised of at least one person who is at least 62 years old at the time of initial occupancy.
Section 811 - Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities
The Section 811 program allows persons with disabilities to live as independently as possible in the community by subsidizing rental housingAhepa 59
2607 Market Ave N
Canton, OH - 44714
Phone: 330-453-1484
Total Apartment Units: 42
Type of Listing: 202/811
Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program
Occupancy in Section 202 housing is open to any very low-income household comprised of at least one person who is at least 62 years old at the time of initial occupancy.
Section 811 - Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities
The Section 811 program allows persons with disabilities to live as independently as possible in the community by subsidizing rental housingVillage Tower
4955 Higbee Ave Nw
Canton, OH - 44718
Phone: 330-493-3763
Total Apartment Units: 100
Type of Listing: Insured-Subsidized
Village Garden Apartments
1604 13th St.
Canton, OH - 44707
Phone: 330 454-8051
Total Apartment Units: 41
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously Insure
Victory Square Apartments
1206 Lippert Rd Ne
Canton, OH - 44705
Phone: 330-455-8035
Total Apartment Units: 81
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously Insure
Vassar Village
1732 Market Ave N
Canton, OH - 44714
Phone: (330) 455-9006
Total Apartment Units: 65
Type of Listing: Insured-Subsidized
Sahara Apartments
2924 Rem Cir Ne
Canton, OH - 44705
Phone: 330-454-9618
Total Apartment Units: 40
Type of Listing: Insured-Subsidized
Plaza Apartments
3320 Cromer Ave Nw
Canton, OH - 44709
Phone: 330-492-0841
Total Apartment Units: 41
Type of Listing: Insured-Subsidized
Mayfield Manor
3844 11th St Sw
Canton, OH - 44710
Phone: (330) 478-0055
Total Apartment Units: 144
Type of Listing: Insured-Subsidized
Mayfield Manor Ii
3846 11th St Sw
Canton, OH - 44710
Phone: (330) 478-0055
Total Apartment Units: 67
Type of Listing: 202/811
Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program
Occupancy in Section 202 housing is open to any very low-income household comprised of at least one person who is at least 62 years old at the time of initial occupancy.
Section 811 - Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities
The Section 811 program allows persons with disabilities to live as independently as possible in the community by subsidizing rental housingDowntowner
621 Market Ave N
Canton, OH - 44702
Phone: (330) 453-4048
Total Apartment Units: 118
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously Insure
Chip Townhouses Ii
2900 Willowrow Ave
Canton, OH - 44705
Phone: 330 454-1114
Total Apartment Units: 73
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously Insure
Chip Townhouses I
3124 Kalahari St Ne
Canton, OH - 44705
Phone: 330 454-1114
Total Apartment Units: 77
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously Insure
Cedar Oaks
3528 Millvale Ave Ne
Canton, OH - 44705
Phone: 330-455-1905
Total Apartment Units: 40
Type of Listing: Insured-Subsidized
Canton Towers
131 Fifth St Ne
Canton, OH - 44702
Phone: (330) 456-7847
Total Apartment Units: 199
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously Insure
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