Channelwood Village PB Section 8 Akron, OH
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Channelwood Village is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Akron, OH with 176 units reporting 81% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $249/month on average.
176
total units
81%
occupancy
$249
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 741 Dunbar Dr, Akron, OH 44311 Map → |
| Average household income | $10,323/yr |
| Average personal income | $4,030/yr |
| People per unit | 2.6 |
| Moved in within last year | 18% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 91% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 2% |
How to apply at Channelwood Village
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 741 Dunbar Dr, Akron; 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 (~$249/mo average here).
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- Spring Hill Apts LIHTC
- Saferstein Towers Public Housing
- Wilbeth Arlington Homes PB Section 8
- Wilbeth-arlington Homes LIHTC
- Summit Lake Public Housing
- Channel Wood Village LIHTCPB Section 8
- Hillwood Ii LIHTCPB Section 8
- The Ericsson Apartments PB Section 8
- Fred W Nimmer Place Public Housing
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| James R Williams Tower LIHTCPB Section 8 | Akron | 0.8 km |
| Williams Tower PB Section 8 | Akron | 0.8 km |
| East Crown Apts LIHTC | Akron | 0.8 km |
| Edgewood Apts Phase I LIHTC | Akron | 0.8 km |
| Belcher Apartments Public Housing | Akron | 1.1 km |
| Cedar Street Apts Phase Ii LIHTC | Akron | 1.1 km |
| Mayflower Manor LIHTCPB Section 8 | Akron | 1.4 km |
| Spring Hill Apartments Phase Ii PB Section 8 | Akron | 1.7 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Channelwood Village 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 Channelwood Village?
Residents report average rents near $249/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 Channelwood Village?
Contact the management office at 741 Dunbar Dr in Akron. 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.