Canton Towers PB Section 8 Canton, OH
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Canton Towers is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Canton, OH with 199 units reporting 95% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $360/month on average.
199
total units
95%
occupancy
$360
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 131 5th St NE, Canton, OH 44702 Map → |
| Average household income | $15,143/yr |
| Average personal income | $14,462/yr |
| People per unit | 1 |
| Moved in within last year | 11% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 79% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 98% |
| One-bedroom share | 91% |
How to apply at Canton Towers
Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.
- Call or visit the management office at 131 5th St NE, Canton; ask if the waitlist is open and request an application.
- Gather ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and proof of all income. Applications are always free.
- Claim eligible preferences (homelessness, veteran, local residency) with documentation.
- Respond fast to interview letters; verify rent expectations against your budget (~$360/mo average here).
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- Stark County Scattered Sites Public Housing
- Linwood Acres and Sw Canton Scattered Public Housing
- Chip Townhouses I PB Section 8
- Plaza, Kimberle and Neal Court Public Housing
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cherrie Turner Apartments LIHTC | Canton | 0.8 km |
| Cherrie Turner Tower PB Section 8 | Canton | 0.8 km |
| Mckinley Park and Turner Towers Public Housing | Canton | 0.8 km |
| Canton Elderly LIHTCPB Section 8 | Canton | 0.8 km |
| Abcd Homes LIHTC | Canton | 0.8 km |
| Ywca of Canton LIHTC | Canton | 0.8 km |
| Hunter House LIHTC | Canton | 1.4 km |
| Village Garden Apartments PB Section 8 | Canton | 1.4 km |
← All subsidized housing in Canton
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Canton Towers have?
Project-Based Section 8. Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.
How much is rent at Canton Towers?
Residents report average rents near $360/month in HUD administrative data. Under most federal programs you pay roughly 30% of adjusted income — your actual amount depends on household income and unit size.
How do I apply at Canton Towers?
Contact the management office at 131 5th St NE in Canton. Ask whether the waitlist is open, request an application, and claim any preferences you qualify for. There is never a fee to apply for HUD-subsidized housing.