Stark Metropolitian Housing Authority
400 Tuscarawas St E, Canton, OH, 44702 · ~4,225 units under management
Fair Market Rent by unit size — Canton, OH (2026)
Figures shown are Fair Market Rent for the county this agency primarily serves — the agency's actual payment standard (typically 90–110% of FMR) may differ. Confirm directly with the agency. Full county data: Stark County
Who this agency serves
Stark Metropolitian Housing Authority served 3,211 households across 4,264 units (75% occupied) as of HUD's 2025 Picture of Subsidized Households data. The typical assisted household here has an average of 2.3 people, an average annual income of $13,490, and pays an average of $331 per month toward rent.
- Households served
- 3,211 of 4,264 units
- Avg. household income
- $13,490
- Avg. rent paid by household
- $331
- Avg. household size
- 2.3 people
- Households with children
- 49%
- Head of household 62+
- 21%
- Head of household with a disability
- 38%
- Avg. wait to move in
- 18 months
Unit mix: 29% 1-bedroom, 26% 2-bedroom, 44% 3-bedroom.
Source: HUD's Picture of Subsidized Households, 2025— figures reflect this agency's most recent reporting period across all HUD programs it administers, not just Housing Choice Vouchers.
Public housing inspection scores
HUD conducts physical inspections of public housing developments under the REAC (Real Estate Assessment Center) program. Scores run 0–100: 90+ is High Performer, 60–89 is Standard, below 60 is Troubled. This agency administers 12 developments with an average score of 65 (Standard).
| Development | City | Score | Protocol | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linwood Acres and SW Canton Scattered | Canton | 94 High Performer | NSPIRE | Aug 2025 |
| Lincoln, Witmer and Shortridge | Massillon | 92 High Performer | NSPIRE | Aug 2024 |
| Roselane, Louisville and Waynesburg | Louisville | 89 Standard | NSPIRE | Jul 2024 |
| Plaza, Kimberle and Neal Court | Canton | 83 Standard | NSPIRE | Sep 2024 |
| Hart Apartments and Alliance Family | Alliance | 79 Standard | NSPIRE | May 2024 |
| SCATTERED SITES | Canton | 76 Standard | NSPIRE | Sep 2024 |
| Mahoning, Gage and NE Canton Scattered | Canton | 67 Standard | NSPIRE | Sep 2024 |
| McKinley Park and Turner Towers | Canton | 59 Troubled | NSPIRE | Dec 2024 |
| Massillon, Navarre and Canal Fulton | Navarre | 59 Troubled | NSPIRE | Dec 2025 |
| Ellisdale Homes and Leshdale Homes | Canton | 59 Troubled | NSPIRE | Aug 2025 |
| Jackson Sherrick Apartments | Canton | 16 Troubled | NSPIRE | Nov 2025 |
| Stark County Scattered Sites | Canton | 12 Troubled | NSPIRE | Sep 2025 |
Source: HUD REAC Physical Inspection Scores — data reflects the most recent inspection for each development. See Understanding REAC and NSPIRE inspection scores for methodology details.
Income-restricted housing in Canton, OH
These properties were built or rehabilitated using the federal Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program and must rent a portion of units below market rate. Many, but not all, accept Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers — contact the property directly to confirm current availability and voucher acceptance.
- Elderly53 income-restricted units14 1BR, 30 2BR, 9 3BRBuilt 20244% + 9% LIHTCCompliance through ~2054
- Elderly
HOPE SENIOR VILLAGE
100 ORCHARD STREET, EAST CANTON, OH, 4473040 income-restricted units24 1BR, 16 2BRBuilt 20234% + 9% LIHTCCompliance through ~2053 - Elderly
CHERRIE TURNER APARTMENTS
700 MCKINLEY AVE NW, CANTON, OH, 44703-3421134 income-restricted units38 studio, 94 1BRBuilt 20224% + 9% LIHTCCompliance through ~2052 - Elderly
MAYFLOWER APARTMENTS
424 GROSVENOR AVENUE NW, MASSILLON, OH, 4464725 income-restricted units25 1BRBuilt 20204% + 9% LIHTCCompliance through ~2050 - Elderly
NANTUCKET CIRCLE APARTMENTS
965 NANTUCKET CIRCLE NE, ALLIANCE, OH, 44601-553060 income-restricted units8 1BR, 40 2BR, 12 3BRBuilt 20194% + 9% LIHTCCompliance through ~2049 YORKVIEW APARTMENTS
2198 HARSH AVENUE SOUTHEAST, MASSILLON, OH, 4464649 income-restricted units38 2BR, 11 3BRBuilt 20164% + 9% LIHTCCompliance through ~2046STONE RIDGE VILLAGE
701 NICKEL PLATE AVENUE NORTH, LOUISVILLE, OH, 4464140 income-restricted units40 2BRBuilt 20154% + 9% LIHTCCompliance through ~2045NEWSOM TOWER
449 EAST MAIN STREET, ALLIANCE, OH, 4460142 income-restricted unitsBuilt 2014Compliance through ~2044MAYFIELD MANOR I
3844 11TH ST SW, CANTON, OH, 44710144 income-restricted unitsBuilt 2013Compliance through ~2043VILLAS AT WINDHAM BRIDGE
1244 LAUREN CREST STREET SOUTHWEST, HARTVILLE, OH, 4463242 income-restricted unitsBuilt 2013Compliance through ~2043HUNTER HOUSE
1114 GONDER AVENUE SOUTHEAST, CANTON, OH, 4470748 income-restricted unitsBuilt 2012Compliance through ~2042GATEWAY HOUSE II
626 WALNUT AVE NE, CANTON, OH, 4470240 income-restricted units30 studio, 9 1BR, 1 2BRBuilt 2011Tax-exempt bondCompliance through ~2041MASSILLON SENIOR
125 DAVID CANARY DR SW, MASSILLON, OH, 4464752 income-restricted units52 2BRBuilt 20114% LIHTCCompliance through ~2041ALLIANCE ELDERLY
1850 S SENECA AVE, ALLIANCE, OH, 4460156 income-restricted units56 2BRBuilt 20104% + 9% LIHTCCompliance through ~2040CANTON ELDERLY
515 FIFTH ST NW, CANTON, OH, 4470340 income-restricted units6 1BR, 34 2BRBuilt 20094% LIHTCCompliance through ~2039CANTON SENIOR APTS II
616 RILEY CIR SE, CANTON, OH, 4470733 income-restricted units33 2BRBuilt 20084% + 9% LIHTCCompliance through ~2038- Elderly
MASSILLON HOMES II
1115 16TH ST SE, MASSILLON, OH, 4464630 income-restricted units8 3BR, 22 4BR+Built 20084% + 9% LIHTCCompliance through ~2038 - Elderly
ENGLE TERRACE
500 FOURTH AVE SW, BEACH CITY, OH, 4460840 income-restricted units28 1BR, 12 2BRBuilt 20064% + 9% LIHTCCompliance through ~2036 ENGEL TERRACE
500 4TH AVENUE SOUTHWEST, BEACH CITY, OH, 4460840 income-restricted unitsBuilt 2006Compliance through ~2036ALLIANCE HOMES II
516 S FREEDOM AVE, ALLIANCE, OH, 4460137 income-restricted units37 4BR+Built 20054% + 9% LIHTCCompliance through ~2035MASSILLON HOMES
1714 15TH ST SE, MASSILLON, OH, 4464650 income-restricted units15 3BR, 35 4BR+Built 20054% LIHTCCompliance through ~2035CHERRY HOMES
1547 GATEWAY BLVD SE, CANTON, OH, 4470725 income-restricted units of 30 total30 4BR+Built 20044% + 9% LIHTCCompliance through ~2034GATEWAY HOMES
1038 CHARLES EDE BLVD SE, CANTON, OH, 4470725 income-restricted units of 29 total29 4BR+Built 20044% + 9% LIHTCCompliance through ~2034VIENNA WOODS II
1105 WOODVIEW ST SW, CANTON, OH, 4470642 income-restricted units of 50 total50 4BR+Built 20044% + 9% LIHTCCompliance through ~2034GATEWAY ESTATES
1700 GATEWAY BLVD SE, CANTON, OH, 4470736 income-restricted units of 40 total36 studio, 3 1BR, 1 2BRBuilt 20014% + 9% LIHTCCompliance through ~2031VIENNA WOODS
2919 VIENNA WOODS AVE SW, CANTON, OH, 4470685 income-restricted units85 4BR+Built 20014% LIHTCCompliance through ~2031ABCD HOMES II
932 SHERRICK RD SE, CANTON, OH, 4470738 income-restricted units18 3BR, 20 4BR+Built 20004% LIHTCCompliance through ~2030NEW HOME ALLIANCE
1036 FRONT ST, ALLIANCE, OH, 4460140 income-restricted units20 3BR, 20 4BR+Built 20004% LIHTCCompliance through ~2030- Elderly
OLDE THEATRE APTS
247 W MAIN ST, ALLIANCE, OH, 4460143 income-restricted units7 studio, 18 1BR, 18 2BRBuilt 19984% + 9% LIHTCCompliance through ~2028 EASTSIDE HOMES
818 SIXTH ST NE, CANTON, OH, 4470440 income-restricted units23 3BR, 17 4BR+Built 1998Compliance through ~2028ABCD HOMES
902 NINTH ST NE, CANTON, OH, 4470440 income-restricted units2 2BR, 22 3BR, 16 4BR+Built 19974% + 9% LIHTCCompliance through ~2027YWCA OF CANTON
800 TUSCARAWAS ST W, CANTON, OH, 4470225 income-restricted units of 26 totalBuilt 1994Compliance through ~2024MASSILLON SENIOR APTS
59 LINCOLN WAY E, MASSILLON, OH, 4464666 income-restricted unitsBuilt 1994Compliance through ~2024HIGH AVENUE
736 HIGH AVE SW, CANTON, OH, 447075 income-restricted unitsBuilt 19914% LIHTCCompliance through ~2021
Source: HUD LIHTC Public-Use Database. Properties shown were placed in service within the last 35 years and may still be under compliance obligations. Verify availability, income limits, and voucher acceptance directly with each property. More on finding affordable housing →
Applying with this agency
Application processes and waiting-list status vary by agency — contact Stark Metropolitian Housing Authority directly using the info above, or read our general guide to how to apply and how waiting lists work.
Evaluating this market
Landlords and investors: see becoming a Section 8 landlord and how to read this market's numbers.