Spicer Terrace Public Housing Akron, OH
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Spicer Terrace is a Public Housing community in Akron, OH with 12 units reporting 100% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $233/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 6 months.
12
total units
100%
occupancy
$233
avg resident rent
6 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 502 Spicer St, Akron, OH 44311 Map → |
| Average household income | $9,510/yr |
| Average personal income | $9,510/yr |
| People per unit | 1 |
| Moved in within last year | 36% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 91% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Spicer Terrace
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 502 Spicer St, 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 (~$233/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| East Crown Apts LIHTC | Akron | 0.8 km |
| Midtown Apts LIHTC | Akron | 1.1 km |
| Mayflower Manor LIHTCPB Section 8 | Akron | 1.4 km |
| Callis Tower LIHTCPB Section 8 | Akron | 1.7 km |
| Channelwood Village PB Section 8 | Akron | 1.7 km |
| Belcher Apartments Public Housing | Akron | 2 km |
| Buchtel/cotter Public Housing | Akron | 2 km |
| Cedar Street Apts Phase Ii LIHTC | Akron | 2 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Spicer Terrace 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 Spicer Terrace?
Residents report average rents near $233/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 Spicer Terrace?
Contact the management office at 502 Spicer St 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.