Lincoln, Witmer and Shortridge Public Housing Massillon, OH
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Lincoln, Witmer and Shortridge is a Public Housing community in Massillon, OH with 170 units reporting 96% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $296/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 22 months.
170
total units
96%
occupancy
$296
avg resident rent
22 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 815 Lincoln Way E, Massillon, OH 44646 Map → |
| Average household income | $14,110/yr |
| Average personal income | $12,849/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 20% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 78% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 92% |
| One-bedroom share | 99% |
How to apply at Lincoln, Witmer and Shortridge
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 815 Lincoln Way E, Massillon; 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 (~$296/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Massillon
- Riverview Tower PB Section 8
- Massillon Senior Apts LIHTC
- Quarry Ridge §202 Senior
- Walnut Woods LIHTC
- Massillon Senior LIHTCPB Section 8
- Massillon Homes LIHTC
- Massillon Housing for the Elderly PB Section 8
- Yorkview Estates LIHTCPB Section 8
- M&s Investments, Llc PB Section 8
- Massillon Homes Ii LIHTCPB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Friendship Village - Massillon §811 | Massillon | 2.8 km |
| Friendship Village - Massillon §811 | Massillon | 2.8 km |
| Mayflower Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | Massillon | 3.4 km |
| Mayflower Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | Massillon | 3.4 km |
| Mayfield Manor PB Section 8 | Canton | 7.6 km |
| Mayfield Manor I LIHTCPB Section 8 | Canton | 7.6 km |
| Mayfield Manor Ii §202 Senior | Canton | 7.6 km |
| Mayfield Manor Iii §202 Senior | Canton | 7.6 km |
← All subsidized housing in Massillon
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Lincoln, Witmer and Shortridge 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 Lincoln, Witmer and Shortridge?
Residents report average rents near $296/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 Lincoln, Witmer and Shortridge?
Contact the management office at 815 Lincoln Way E in Massillon. 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.