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.
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.
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
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