Stark Metropolitan Housing Authority

This housing agency serves Stark County, Ohio.

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Closed: Stark County, Ohio Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List Learn More
Open Until Further Notice: Stark Metropolitan Housing Authority Public Housing Waiting List Learn More

Closed: Stark County, Ohio Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List

The Stark Metropolitan Housing Authority (SMHA) Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list is closed.

The SMHA last accepted applications for this waiting list from March 1, 2023, until March 15, 2023. There is no notice when this waiting list will reopen.

To apply during the opening period, applicants were required to complete the online application.

Preferences have not yet been confirmed.

It was not known how selected applicants were placed on the waiting list.

For more information, visit the SMHA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the SMHA website on January 25, 2023.

Open Until Further Notice: Stark Metropolitan Housing Authority Public Housing Waiting List

The Stark Metropolitan Housing Authority (SMHA) waiting list for Public Housing apartments is currently open. Applications are being accepted since at least June, 2019, until further notice.

To apply during the opening period, complete the online application.

For more information, visit the SMHA website.

About The Agency

Stark Metropolitan Housing Authority provides affordable housing for up to 4,279 low- and moderate-income households through its Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher and public housing programs.

400 Tuscarawas Street East, Canton, OH

Visit Website(330) 454-8051

Section 8 Application Checklist

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How large is the Stark Metropolitan Housing Authority?

Stark Metropolitan Housing Authority serves 3,518 low-income households. The agency manages 1,755 Housing Choice Vouchers and 2,132 public housing units.

What are the incomes of residents served by the Stark Metropolitan Housing Authority?

Extremely low-income (ELI) renters, earning less than 30% of Area Median Income (AMI), make up 79 percent of households served by Stark Metropolitan Housing Authority. Very low-income renters earn less than 50% AMI, and are 93 percent of Stark Metropolitan Housing Authority households.

How many Stark Metropolitan Housing Authority residents are employed?

Working adults head 879 households and make up 25 percent of households served by Stark Metropolitan Housing Authority.

How many female-headed renter households are served by the Stark Metropolitan Housing Authority?

There are 2814 female-headed renter households living in Stark Metropolitan Housing Authority housing. Households headed by females are 80% of those served by the Stark Metropolitan Housing Authority.

What racial and ethnic groups are found among Stark Metropolitan Housing Authority renters?

Black 1,900
Native American 35
White 1,513
Hispanic 70

How many senior-headed renter households are served by Stark Metropolitan Housing Authority?

There are 703 households headed by seniors served by the Stark Metropolitan Housing Authority. Senior households are 20% of households in Stark Metropolitan Housing Authority housing.

How many households headed by persons with disabilities live in Stark Metropolitan Housing Authority housing?

There are 668 persons with disabilities living in Stark Metropolitan Housing Authority housing. Persons with disabilities are the head of 19% of households served by the Stark Metropolitan Housing Authority.

How does HUD rate the performance of the Stark Metropolitan Housing Authority?

The Stark Metropolitan Housing Authority is rated as a standard performer by HUD.

HUD rates the performance of Public Housing Agencies. The department looks at physical condition of properties, financial condition, management operations, and use of Public Housing Capital Funds for improvements.

How often does Stark Metropolitan Housing Authority open new waiting lists?

Stark Metropolitan Housing Authority’s Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) waiting list was last opened on March 1, 2023 and closed on March 15, 2023.

Public Housing Communities Managed by Stark Metropolitan Housing Authority

Alliance Towers

350 S Arch Ave, Alliance, Ohio 44601

Cherrie Turner Towers

700 McKinley Ave NW, Canton, Ohio 44703

Witmer Arms Indian Run Scattered

560 Park St NW, Navarre, Ohio 44662

Lincoln Apartments

815 Lincoln Way E, Massillon, Ohio 44646

Plaza Terrace

716 30th St NW, Canton, Ohio 44709

Witmer Arms Indian Run Scattered

1328 E Main St, Louisville, Ohio 44641

Girard Gardens

2215 Tuscarawas St E, Canton, Ohio 44707

Jackson Park Homes

1500 Cherry Ave SE, Canton, Ohio 44707

Linwood Acres Mahoning

3333 14th St SW, Canton, Ohio 44710

Scattered Sites

3037 Neal Ct NW, Canton, Ohio 44709

Ellisdale Homes

3108 Daleford Ave NE, Canton, Ohio 44705

Ellisdale Homes

3809 31st St NE, Canton, Ohio 44705

W L. Hart Apartments

125 E Simpson St, Alliance, Ohio 44601

Scattered Sites

454 19th St NW, Massillon, Ohio 44647

Witmer Arms Indian Run Scattered

3650 Ellis Ave NE, Canton, Ohio 44705

Scattered Sites

1664 S Arch Ave, Alliance, Ohio 44601