Scattered Sites Public Housing Akron, OH
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Scattered Sites is a Public Housing community in Akron, OH with 628 units reporting 91% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $532/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 48 months.
628
total units
91%
occupancy
$532
avg resident rent
48 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 427 S Hawkins Ave, Akron, OH 44320 Map → |
| Average household income | $27,285/yr |
| Average personal income | $9,022/yr |
| People per unit | 3 |
| Moved in within last year | 1% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 61% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 83% |
How to apply at Scattered Sites
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 427 S Hawkins 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 (~$532/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wesley Tower LIHTCPB Section 8 | Akron | 1.1 km |
| Jewish Senior Housing of Akron PB Section 8 | Akron | 1.7 km |
| White Pond Villa LIHTCPB Section 8 | Akron | 1.7 km |
| William Fowler Sr Apts Public Housing | Akron | 2.8 km |
| William E. Fowler Senior Apartments PB Section 8 | Akron | 2.8 km |
| The Village at New Seasons LIHTC | Akron | 3.3 km |
| I Promise Housing LIHTC | Akron | 3.4 km |
| West High Apts PB Section 8 | Akron | 3.5 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Scattered Sites 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 Scattered Sites?
Residents report average rents near $532/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 Scattered Sites?
Contact the management office at 427 S Hawkins 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.