Public housing agency · HUD code OH007
Akron Metropolitan Housing Authority
Akron Metropolitan Housing Authority is a public housing authority recorded by HUD under participant code OH007. This profile is built from HUD's own Public Housing Authorities dataset. Data last updated October 4, 2026.
- Housing Choice Vouchers
- 5,438
- Public housing units
- 4,540
- Waiting list
- Status unverified
- 2-bedroom Fair Market Rent
- $1,231
Waiting list status
Unknown — check the official site. We have not verified this list, and waiting lists often open for only a few days. Check the authority’s official website or call (330) 762-9631 before you apply.
Programs and size
HUD records this authority as operating a Combined program with 5,438 Housing Choice Voucher units and 4,540 public housing units.
Where it operates
Federal records place this authority's public housing in Summit. Voucher jurisdiction can be broader than the places where an authority owns property, so confirm coverage for your address directly with the authority.
Cities with public housing operated by this authority: Akron, Barberton, Cuyahoga Falls, Stow, Twinsburg.
Public housing developments
Developments operated by this authority
Public housing developments recorded by HUD under this authority's participant code.
| Property | Address | Classification | Units | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALLEN DICKSON SR APTS | 21 23rd St NW, Barberton 44203 | Public Housing Development | 83 total | (330) 762-9631 |
| BELCHER APARTMENTS | 400 Locust St, Akron 44307 | Public Housing Development | 229 total | (330) 762-9631 |
| Bon Sue | 11 Susan Ct, Akron 44307 | Public Housing Development | 83 total | (330) 762-9631 |
| BUCHTEL/COTTER | 770 E Buchtel Ave, Akron 44305 | Public Housing Development | 143 total | (330) 762-9631 |
| Cascade Village East/West | 285 N Howard St, Akron 44304 | Public Housing Development | 65 total | (330) 762-9631 |
| Cascade Village North | 168 Elizabeth Pkwy, Akron 44304 | Public Housing Development | 97 total | (330) 762-9631 |
| Cascade Village South | 106 E North St, Akron 44304 | Public Housing Development | 80 total | (330) 762-9631 |
| COLONIAL HILLS | 1 Colonial Hills Dr, Akron 44310 | Public Housing Development | 149 total | (330) 762-9631 |
| CRIMSON TERRACE | 400 Herms Ct Apt 1, Barberton 44203 | Public Housing Development | 88 total | (330) 762-9631 |
| Edgewood Village 4 | 492 Mary Peavey Eagle Ct, Akron 44307 | Public Housing Development | 48 total | (330) 762-9631 |
| Edgewood Village 5 | 491 Vernon Odom Blvd, Akron 44307 | Public Housing Development | 48 total | (330) 762-9631 |
| Edgewood Village I | 693 Edgewood Ave, Akron 44307 | Public Housing Development | 80 total | (330) 762-9631 |
| Edgewood Village South | 856 Mallison Ave, Akron 44307 | Public Housing Development | 50 total | (330) 762-9631 |
| FRED W NIMMER PLACE | 1600 Brittain Rd, Akron 44310 | Public Housing Development | 237 total | (330) 762-9631 |
| HONEY LOCUST GARDEN | 3391 Prange Dr, Cuyahoga Falls 44223 | Public Housing Development | 137 total | (330) 762-9631 |
| JAMES E. ALPETER | 130 5th St SE, Barberton 44203 | Public Housing Development | 185 total | (330) 762-9631 |
| Joy Park | 1463 Minson Way, Akron 44306 | Public Housing Development | 163 total | (330) 762-9631 |
| LAUER APTS | 666 N Howard St, Akron 44310 | Public Housing Development | 94 total | (330) 762-9631 |
| MAPLEWOOD GARDENS | 4175 Americana Dr, Cuyahoga Falls 44224 | Public Housing Development | 104 total | (330) 762-9631 |
| Mohawk | 57 Safer Plz, Akron 44306 | Public Housing Development | 101 total | (330) 762-9631 |
| PINEWOOD GARDENS | 8776 Ray Ct Apt 1, Twinsburg 44087 | Public Housing Development | 125 total | (330) 762-9631 |
| RAY C SUTLIFF APTS | 1850 2nd St, Cuyahoga Falls 44221 | Public Housing Development | 185 total | (330) 762-9631 |
| SAFERSTEIN TOWERS | 585 Diagonal Rd, Akron 44320 | Public Housing Development | 338 total | (330) 762-9631 |
| Scattered Sites | 427 S Hawkins Ave, Akron 44320 | Public Housing Development | 628 total | (330) 762-9631 |
| Spicer Terrace | 502 Spicer St, Akron 44311 | Public Housing Development | 12 total | (330) 762-9631 |
| STEPHANIE KEYS BUILDING | 4133 Fishcreek Rd, Stow 44224 | Public Housing Development | 99 total | (330) 762-9631 |
| SUMMIT LAKE | 70 Botnick Plz, Akron 44301 | Public Housing Development | 297 total | (330) 762-9631 |
| Valley View | 1010 Springdale St, Akron 44310 | Public Housing Development | 100 total | (330) 762-9631 |
| VAN BUREN HOMES | 286 Illinois Pl, Barberton 44203 | Public Housing Development | 200 total | (330) 762-9631 |
| WILLIAM FOWLER SR APTS | 65 Byers Ave, Akron 44302 | Public Housing Development | 180 total | (330) 762-9631 |
| Willow Run | 861 N Jenkins Blvd, Akron 44306 | Public Housing Development | 112 total | (330) 762-9631 |
HUD records identify this as an affordable or assisted housing property. Current vacancies, eligibility and voucher policies must be confirmed directly with property management.
FY2026 income limits for Summit County
Summit County is in HUD’s Akron, OH MSA income-limit area (FY2026 median family income $97,100).
| Household size | Very low income (50%) |
|---|---|
| 1 person | $34,000 |
| 2 people | $38,850 |
| 3 people | $43,700 |
| 4 people | $48,550 |
| 5 people | $52,450 |
| 6 people | $56,350 |
| 7 people | $60,250 |
| 8 people | $64,100 |
| Household size | Extremely low income (30%) | Very low income (50%) | Low income (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $20,450 | $34,000 | $54,400 |
| 2 people | $23,350 | $38,850 | $62,200 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $43,700 | $69,950 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $48,550 | $77,700 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $52,450 | $83,950 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $56,350 | $90,150 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $60,250 | $96,350 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $64,100 | $102,600 |
Voucher eligibility generally starts at the very low income (50%) limit (how income limits work).
How to apply
Contact the authority directly
Using the phone number or website above. Applications are always free — if any site asks you to pay to apply for Section 8, do not pay.
Ask whether the waiting list is open
This is the single question no dataset can answer for you.
Check the income limits
For the county you live in. Income is one factor, not the whole test.
Ask about local preferences
Many authorities prioritise applicants who live or work in the area, veterans, people with disabilities, or households experiencing homelessness.
Ask for the landlord list
Most authorities keep a list of owners who have accepted vouchers before, and it is rarely published online.
Contact
- Address
- 100 W Cedar St, Akron, OH 44307
- Phone
- (330) 762-9631
- dbarry@akronhousing.org
Where this information comes from
- HUD Public Housing Authorities · U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development · source updated 18 August 2026 · retrieved 22 September 2026
- HUD Public Housing Developments · U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development · source updated 21 July 2026 · retrieved 22 September 2026
- HUD Fair Market Rents FY2027 · U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of Policy Development and Research (HUD User) · source updated 1 September 2026 · retrieved 4 October 2026
- HUD Section 8 Income Limits FY2026 · U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of Policy Development and Research · source updated not published by the provider · retrieved 22 September 2026
Sources: HUD Public Housing Authorities (retrieved 22 September 2026); HUD Public Housing Developments (retrieved 22 September 2026); HUD Fair Market Rents FY2027 (retrieved 4 October 2026); HUD Section 8 Income Limits FY2026 (retrieved 22 September 2026).
These federal datasets do not show vacancies, waiting-list status or whether a landlord accepts vouchers (about our data).
Last verified: HUD last refreshed its housing-authority dataset on 18 August 2026; this record was last confirmed in HUD’s data on 22 September 2026; contact details have not yet been checked against the authority’s own website.