Akron Metropolitan Housing Authority (AMHA)

100 W Cedar Street, Akron, OH, 44307

Housing Authority

Akron Metropolitan Housing Authority (AMHA) Program Type

  • Section 8 Voucher
  • Low Rent Units

4,557

Total Subsidized Units for Rental Assistance

Summit County

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Program Summary for Akron Metropolitan Housing Authority (AMHA)

Akron Metropolitan Housing Authority (AMHA) is a public housing agency that helps provide decent and safe rental housing for eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities. Akron Metropolitan Housing Authority (AMHA) manages several funded programs and has a total of 60 subsidized affordable housing units for rental assistance. Akron Metropolitan Housing Authority (AMHA) administered a total of 682 Section 8 Vouchers. Akron Metropolitan Housing Authority (AMHA) currently has low rent units and Section 8 Voucher as its program type. Akron Metropolitan Housing Authority (AMHA) is located at 100 W Cedar Street, Akron, OH, 44307 and serves the city of Akron. Income limits, fair market rents and rent rates vary with each agency. Please contact Akron Metropolitan Housing Authority (AMHA) at, (330)762-9631 for more information about coverage area and program availability.

Additional Information

The Section 8 wait list is open and a pre-application can be filed there at http://www.akronhousing.org There currently is a long wait list that can result in two or more years of waiting.

About Akron Metropolitan Housing Authority (AMHA)

The Akron Metropolitan Housing Authority is a public agency chartered by the State of Ohio, funded in part through the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development to provide subsidized housing for eligible citizens of Summit County.

We, as a public agency, with the support of our board of trustees and a commitment from all staff, have a shared responsibility to provide results-oriented, quality work and services for our customers.

AMHA is committed to and responsible for providing attractive, safe and affordable housing options and services for all eligible families, elderly and individuals with special needs, in a professional and caring manner.

Mission Statement

The Akron Metropolitan Housing Authority is committed to building stronger neighborhoods by providing quality housing options and professional services for eligible residents of Summit County in partnership with the greater community.

Current Status Active
Size of Akron Metropolitan Housing Authority (AMHA) compared nationally Large
Last Updated 11/29/2014
Total Numbers of Communities N/A
Total numbers of Administered Section 8 Voucher 682
Total numbers of Administered Public Housing Units N/A
Waiting list for the Akron Metropolitan Housing Authority (AMHA) is currently Open

2016 Income Limits for Summit County, OH

  • Person in family
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • 7
  • 8
  • Income
  • $26,750
  • $30,550
  • $34,350
  • $38,150
  • $41,250
  • $44,300
  • $47,350
  • $50,400
  • Person in family
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • 7
  • $16,050
  • $18,350
  • $21,720
  • $26,200
  • $30,680
  • $35,160
  • $39,640
  • $44,120
  • Person in family
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • 7
  • $42,750
  • $48,850
  • $54,950
  • $61,050
  • $65,950
  • $70,850
  • $75,750
  • $80,600

2017 Fair Market Rents for Summit County, OH

Fair Market Rents are HUD's determination of the average rents in a particular area for each bedroom size. The FMRs are set each year based on the rental rates of unsubsidized units so that participants in HUD programs have equal access for affordable housing. Here are the Fair Market Rents for Summit County, OH:

  • Efficiency
  • $516
  • One-Bedroom
  • $594
  • Two-Bedroom
  • $790
  • Three-Bedroom
  • $1016
  • Four-Bedroom
  • $1089

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Portage Trail Village Assisted Living
45 Cathedral Lane
Cuyahoga Falls , OH 44223
Villages At Franklin Crossing
1214 Anita Dr.
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White Oak Village
230 Great Oaks Trail
Wadsworth , OH 44281

Summit County Quick Facts

Population: 541,943
Persons Per Household: 2.42
Housing Units in Multi-units Structure: 22.6%
Homeownership Rate: 67.9%
Housing Units: 244,648
Yearly Income Per Person: $27,818
Median Household Income: $49,669

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