Newton Woods PB Section 8 Akron, OH
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Newton Woods is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Akron, OH with 42 units reporting 93% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $185/month on average.
42
total units
93%
occupancy
$185
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 1197 Laffer Ave, Akron, OH 44305 Map → |
| Average household income | $7,394/yr |
| Average personal income | $3,516/yr |
| People per unit | 2.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 13% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 95% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
How to apply at Newton Woods
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 1197 Laffer Ave, 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 (~$185/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Annunciation Terrace LIHTCPB Section 8 | Akron | 0.8 km |
| Joy Park Public Housing | Akron | 1.1 km |
| Buchtel/cotter Public Housing | Akron | 1.4 km |
| Midtown Apts LIHTC | Akron | 2.8 km |
| Willow Run Public Housing | Akron | 3.4 km |
| East Crown Apts LIHTC | Akron | 3.4 km |
| Collinson Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | Akron | 3.4 km |
| Eastland Woods LIHTCPB Section 8 | Akron | 3.4 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Newton Woods 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 Newton Woods?
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 Newton Woods?
Contact the management office at 1197 Laffer Ave 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.