Downtowner PB Section 8 Canton, OH
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Downtowner is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Canton, OH with 118 units reporting 96% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $185/month on average.
118
total units
96%
occupancy
$185
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 621 Market Ave N, Canton, OH 44702 Map → |
| Average household income | $7,117/yr |
| Average personal income | $7,117/yr |
| People per unit | 1 |
| Moved in within last year | 23% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 97% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Downtowner
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 621 Market Ave N, 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 (~$185/mo average here).
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- Ellisdale Homes and Leshdale Homes Public Housing
- Canton Towers PB Section 8
- Mahoning, Gage and Ne Canton Scattered Public Housing
- 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
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 Downtowner 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 Downtowner?
Residents report average rents near $185/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 Downtowner?
Contact the management office at 621 Market Ave N 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.