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Seniors Project Based Rental Assistance | Akron Metropolitan Housing Authority

303 East Tuscarawas Avenue, Barberton, OH 44203

Barrier Free Restrooms|Braille and Tone Elevators|Designated Parking|Wheelchair Accessible Building (ramps & main entrance doors).

Eligibility

Serves Summit County residents age 62 and over or disabled who meet income eligibility guidelines. Applicants are subject to a criminal background check. Any past balance owed must be paid in full before AMHA can offer housing. The Low Income (Public Housing) Eligibility Guidelines (updated April 1st, 2025): - Family of 1: $56,200. - Family of 2: $64,200. - Family of 3: $72,250. - Family of 4: $80,250. - Family of 5: $86,700. - Family of 6: $93,100. - Family of 7: $99,550. - Family of 8: $105,950.

Required documents

Completed application.

Hours

Same as site hours.

(330) 773-6825
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voice | Management Office

(330) 252-9266
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voice | Application Office

Languages

Utilizes language interpretation services.

Application process
- Individuals or families can apply for housing online by visiting the Akron Metropolitan Housing Authority (AMHA) website at www.akronhousing.org. Follow instructions for submitting a Preliminary Application. - Once a Preliminary Application has been submitted online, the applicant will be provided with a confirmation number as proof of the date and time of application submission. - When applicants are near the top of the wait list for any of the programs they selected, applicants will be notified by mail to attend an orientation and complete a full application. - Persons with disabilities needing assistance should contact the AMHA Reasonable Accommodations Coordinator at 330-762-9631.
Fees

Rent is based on 30% of adjusted gross yearly income.

Service area

Summit County, Ohio

Offers privately owned rental housing that is made available to low-income households at reduced rates based on a contract between HUD or the state housing authority and the property owner.

Data provided by

211 Summit

Providing organization

Akron Metropolitan Housing Authority

Provides housing to low and moderate income citizens living in Summit County. Administers public housing programs, the Housing Choice Voucher program, and single family home programs. Note: Part of the Youth Success Summit (formerly OSTN).