Canton, OH Low Income Housing

Canton, OH Low Income Housing Guide

Qualifying For Low Income Housing in Canton, OH

How do I qualify for low income housing in Canton, OH?
To qualify for low income housing in Ohio, you must meet the following income requirements:

Your household income must be below 80% of the area median income (AMI). The AMI is updated annually by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and varies by county.

You must have a valid Social Security number or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN).

You must be a U.S. citizen or a legal immigrant.

In addition to the income requirements, you may also need to meet other eligibility requirements, such as:

- You must not have been evicted from any public housing or Section 8 housing in the past three years.
- You must not have any outstanding felony convictions for drug-related offenses.
- You must not be a registered sex offender.

Types of Low Income Housing in Canton, OH

There are a variety of low-income housing options available in Canton, OH, including:
  • Public Housing: Public housing is owned and operated by your area Housing Authority. Public housing units are rented to low-income households at below-market rates.
  • Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers: Section 8 is a federal program that provides rental assistance to low-income households. Vouchers can be used to rent apartments, townhouses, or single-family homes from private landlords.
  • Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC): LIHTC is a federal program that provides tax credits to developers who build or renovate affordable housing units. LIHTC units are typically rented at below-market rates.
  • Project-Based Section 8: Project-based Section 8 is a federal program that provides rental assistance to low-income households who live in specific apartment buildings or housing developments.
  • Very Low Income Housing Development (VLID): VLID is a federal program that provides grants to states and local governments to fund the development of affordable housing for low-income households.


In addition to these federal programs, there are also a number of state and local programs that provide low-income housing assistance in Canton, OH. These programs may offer rental assistance, down payment assistance, or other forms of financial assistance to help low-income households afford housing.

PublicHousing.com puts together our list of properties using the above program listings all on one website.



We display monthly rates for the apartments when possible. Most of subsidized apartments base the rent on income, therefore, you will need to contact the apartment directly for rates. We list all pertinent contact information.

HUD Fair Market Rent For Canton, Ohio - Stark County

Studio Apartments $654
One Bedroom Apartments $861
Two Bedroom Apartments $1,086
Three Bedroom Apartments $1,157

List of Low Income Housing in or near Canton, OH

Wilson Pointe - Senior Apartment Homes - Canton

515 Fifth St NW
Canton, OH - 44703
(330) 458-0836
Stark County

The ABCD

The ABCD - Canton

1225 Gross Avenue NE
Canton, OH - 44705
(330) 455-6385
Stark County

Ahepa 59 - Senior Affordable Living Apartments

Ahepa 59 - Senior Affordable Living Apartments - Canton

2607 Market Ave N
Canton, OH - 44714
(330) 453-1484
Stark County
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Apartment Costs (user reports): $550 - %600
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HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Stark Metropolitan Housing Authority

Stark Metropolitan Housing Authority - Canton

400 Tuscarawas Street E
Canton, OH - 44702
(330)454-8051
Stark County

Mayfield Manor I

Mayfield Manor I - Canton

3844 11th St SW
Canton, OH - 44710
(330) 478-0055
Stark County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Mayfield Manor III

Mayfield Manor III - Canton

3830 11th Street SW
Canton, OH - 44710
(330) 447-9012
Stark County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Mayfield Manor II

Mayfield Manor II - Canton

3846 11th St SW
Canton, OH - 44710
(330) 478-0055
Stark County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Stark Metropolitan Housing Authority - Canton

601 Cleveland Ave North
Canton, OH - 44702
330-456-2590-302
Stark County

Catholic Community Services Of Stark County, - Canton

3112 Cleveland Ave Nw
Canton, OH - 44709
330-491-0896
Stark County

Victory Square Apartments - Canton

1206 Lippert Rd Ne
Canton, OH - 44705
864-239-1000
Stark County
Are Utilities included in rent? (user reports): None
Not all.
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HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

St Paul's Senior Housing - Canton

1732 Market Ave N
Canton, OH - 44714
330-867-4836
Stark County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Ican Gardens Apartments

Ican Gardens Apartments - Canton

3302 Millvale Ave. Ne
Canton, OH - 44705
330-455-9100
Stark County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Cedar Oaks

Cedar Oaks - Canton

3538 Millvale Ave Ne
Canton, OH - 44705
330-455-1905
Stark County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Sahara Apartments

Sahara Apartments - Canton

2924 Rem Cir NE
Canton, OH - 44705
(234) 521-7063
Stark County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Plaza Apartments

Plaza Apartments - Canton

3320 Cromer Ave Nw
Canton, OH - 44709
(330) 454-8033
Stark County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Canton Towers

Canton Towers - Canton

131 Fifth St Ne
Canton, OH - 44702
216-416-3106
Stark County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Village Garden - Canton

1327 Market Ave. North
Canton, OH - 44714
(330) 491-3700
Stark County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Somerset Iv - Canton

905 Kingston Dr Se
Canton, OH - 44707
(310) 277-0057
Stark County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Somerset Iii - Canton

633 Alan Page Dr Se
Canton, OH - 44707
(310) 277-0057
Stark County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Somerset Ii - Canton

641 Alan Page Dr Se
Canton, OH - 44707
(310) 277-0057
Stark County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Somerset I - Canton

712-1 Alan Page Dr Se
Canton, OH - 44707
(310) 277-0057
Stark County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Margate - Canton

635 Alan Page Dr Se
Canton, OH - 44707
(310) 277-0057
Stark County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Kingston - Canton

802 Alan Page Dr Se
Canton, OH - 44707
(310) 277-0057
Stark County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Chip Townhouses Ii - Canton

2900 Willowrow Ave
Canton, OH - 44705
(310) 277-0057
Stark County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Chip Townhouses I - Canton

3124 Kalahari St Ne
Canton, OH - 44705
(310) 277-0057
Stark County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Tips for Finding Low-Income Housing in Canton, OH

  • 1. Check with local social service agencies. Many social service agencies offer affordable housing programs or can provide you with information on affordable housing resources in your area.
  • 2. HUD Exchange: The HUD Exchange website provides information on a variety of federal housing programs, including Section 8 and HOME.
  • 3. National Low Income Housing Coalition: The NLIHC website provides information on affordable housing programs and policies at the national and state levels.

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