Springhill Homes PB Section 8 Akron, OH
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Springhill Homes is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Akron, OH with 30 units reporting 97% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $546/month on average.
30
total units
97%
occupancy
$546
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 659 Lessig Ave, Akron, OH 44312 Map → |
| Average household income | $23,346/yr |
| Average personal income | $7,296/yr |
| People per unit | 3.2 |
| Households below 30% AMI | 63% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 90% |
How to apply at Springhill Homes
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 659 Lessig 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 (~$546/mo average here).
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- Summit Lake Public Housing
- Channel Wood Village LIHTCPB Section 8
- Hillwood Ii LIHTCPB Section 8
- The Ericsson Apartments PB Section 8
- Fred W Nimmer Place Public Housing
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fox Creek I §811 | Akron | 1.7 km |
| Mctaggert Court I §811 | Akron | 2.5 km |
| Ellet Apartments PB Section 8 | Akron | 4 km |
| William Presser Tower PB Section 8 | Akron | 4 km |
| William Presser Towers LIHTCPB Section 8 | Akron | 4 km |
| Oak Creek Apts LIHTC | Akron | 5.2 km |
| Washington Homes LIHTCPB Section 8 | Akron | 5.2 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Springhill Homes 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 Springhill Homes?
Residents report average rents near $546/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 Springhill Homes?
Contact the management office at 659 Lessig 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.