Stark County Scattered Sites Public Housing Canton, OH
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Stark County Scattered Sites is a Public Housing community in Canton, OH with 184 units reporting 92% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $390/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 15 months.
184
total units
92%
occupancy
$390
avg resident rent
15 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 1400 42nd St NW, Canton, OH 44709 Map → |
| Average household income | $21,271/yr |
| Average personal income | $7,665/yr |
| People per unit | 2.8 |
| Moved in within last year | 4% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 69% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 87% |
| One-bedroom share | 1% |
How to apply at Stark County 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 1400 42nd St NW, Canton; 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 (~$390/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Canton
- Skyline Terraces PB Section 8
- Jackson Sherrick Apartments Public Housing
- Scattered Sites Public Housing
- Ellisdale Homes and Leshdale Homes Public Housing
- Canton Towers PB Section 8
- Mahoning, Gage and Ne Canton Scattered Public Housing
- Linwood Acres and Sw Canton Scattered Public Housing
- Chip Townhouses I PB Section 8
- Plaza, Kimberle and Neal Court Public Housing
- Mayfield Manor PB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Plaza Apartments PB Section 8 | Canton | 1.1 km |
| Ahepa 59 Apartments §202 Senior | Canton | 2.4 km |
| Vassar Village PB Section 8 | Canton | 3.4 km |
| Village Tower PB Section 8 | Canton | 4.2 km |
| North Canton LIHTC | Canton | 4.4 km |
| Sahara Apartments PB Section 8 | Canton | 4.8 km |
| North Canton LIHTC | Canton | 4.8 km |
← All subsidized housing in Canton
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Stark County 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 Stark County Scattered Sites?
Residents report average rents near $390/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 Stark County Scattered Sites?
Contact the management office at 1400 42nd St NW in Canton. 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.