Summit Lake Public Housing Akron, OH
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Summit Lake is a Public Housing community in Akron, OH with 297 units reporting 76% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $304/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 54 months.
297
total units
76%
occupancy
$304
avg resident rent
54 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 70 Botnick Plz, Akron, OH 44301 Map → |
| Average household income | $13,495/yr |
| Average personal income | $5,977/yr |
| People per unit | 2.3 |
| Moved in within last year | 10% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 84% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 95% |
| One-bedroom share | 23% |
How to apply at Summit Lake
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 70 Botnick Plz, 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 (~$304/mo average here).
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- The Ericsson Apartments PB Section 8
- Fred W Nimmer Place Public Housing
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| James R Williams Tower LIHTCPB Section 8 | Akron | 1.1 km |
| Williams Tower PB Section 8 | Akron | 1.1 km |
| Edgewood Apts Phase I LIHTC | Akron | 1.1 km |
| Edgewood Village I Public Housing | Akron | 1.1 km |
| Edgewood Village Iv LIHTC | Akron | 1.1 km |
| Spring Hill Apartments Phase Ii PB Section 8 | Akron | 1.4 km |
| Callis Tower LIHTCPB Section 8 | Akron | 1.4 km |
| Channelwood Village PB Section 8 | Akron | 1.4 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Summit Lake 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 Summit Lake?
Residents report average rents near $304/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 Summit Lake?
Contact the management office at 70 Botnick Plz 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.