Mel Myers-highland Square PB Section 8 Akron, OH
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Mel Myers-highland Square is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Akron, OH with 22 units reporting 86% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $219/month on average.
22
total units
86%
occupancy
$219
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 1653 Merriman Rd, Akron, OH 44313 Map → |
| Average household income | $8,631/yr |
| Average personal income | $4,315/yr |
| People per unit | 2 |
| Moved in within last year | 10% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 80% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 15% |
How to apply at Mel Myers-highland Square
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 1653 Merriman Rd, 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 (~$219/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Waterford at Portage Trail Phase I LIHTC | Akron | 1.4 km |
| Waterford at Portage Trail I LIHTCPB Section 8 | Akron | 1.4 km |
| The Waterford at Portage Trail Phase Ii LIHTC | Akron | 1.4 km |
| Waterford at Portage Trail Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | Akron | 1.4 km |
| Project Beginnings 1, Inc §811 | Akron | 2 km |
| Wesley Tower LIHTCPB Section 8 | Akron | 2.8 km |
| Wesley Tower PB Section 8 | Akron | 2.8 km |
| Valley View Public Housing | Akron | 3.4 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Mel Myers-highland Square 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 Mel Myers-highland Square?
Residents report average rents near $219/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 Mel Myers-highland Square?
Contact the management office at 1653 Merriman Rd 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.