Joy Park Public Housing Akron, OH
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Joy Park is a Public Housing community in Akron, OH with 163 units reporting 66% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $257/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 83 months.
163
total units
66%
occupancy
$257
avg resident rent
83 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 1463 Minson Way, Akron, OH 44306 Map → |
| Average household income | $11,567/yr |
| Average personal income | $3,710/yr |
| People per unit | 3.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 13% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 87% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 94% |
How to apply at Joy Park
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 1463 Minson Way, 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 (~$257/mo average here).
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- 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Annunciation Terrace LIHTCPB Section 8 | Akron | 1.4 km |
| Buchtel/cotter Public Housing | Akron | 2.4 km |
| Willow Run Public Housing | Akron | 2.4 km |
| Collinson Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | Akron | 2.4 km |
| Midtown Apts LIHTC | Akron | 3.4 km |
| East Crown Apts LIHTC | Akron | 3.5 km |
| Ellet Apartments PB Section 8 | Akron | 3.5 km |
| William Presser Tower PB Section 8 | Akron | 3.5 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Joy Park 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 Joy Park?
Residents report average rents near $257/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 Joy Park?
Contact the management office at 1463 Minson Way 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.