Colonial Hills Public Housing Akron, OH
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Colonial Hills is a Public Housing community in Akron, OH with 149 units reporting 81% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $342/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 52 months.
149
total units
81%
occupancy
$342
avg resident rent
52 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 1 Colonial Hills Dr, Akron, OH 44310 Map → |
| Average household income | $15,836/yr |
| Average personal income | $6,869/yr |
| People per unit | 2.3 |
| Moved in within last year | 12% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 75% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 92% |
| One-bedroom share | 34% |
How to apply at Colonial Hills
Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
- Call or visit the management office at 1 Colonial Hills 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 (~$342/mo average here).
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- 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Lauer Apts Public Housing | Akron | 1.4 km |
| Valley View Public Housing | Akron | 1.7 km |
| Ray C Sutliff Apts Public Housing | Cuyahoga Falls | 2.4 km |
| Sutliff Ii Apartments PB Section 8 | Cuyahoga Falls | 2.4 km |
| Elizabeth Park North LIHTCPB Section 8 | Akron | 2.4 km |
| The Commons at Madaline Park LIHTC | Akron | 2.8 km |
| The Commons at Madaline Park Ii LIHTC | Akron | 2.8 km |
| Saxon Village PB Section 8 | Tallmadge | 3.4 km |
← All subsidized housing in Akron
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Colonial Hills have?
Public Housing. Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
How much is rent at Colonial Hills?
Residents report average rents near $342/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 Colonial Hills?
Contact the management office at 1 Colonial Hills 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.