Wesley Tower LIHTCPB Section 8 Akron, OH
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Wesley Tower is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Akron, OH with 98 units reporting 99% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $410/month on average.
98
total units
99%
occupancy
$410
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8, Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) |
|---|---|
| Address | 1500 Marion Ave, Akron, OH 44313 Map → |
| Average household income | $17,190/yr |
| Average personal income | $16,674/yr |
| People per unit | 1 |
| Moved in within last year | 5% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 73% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Wesley Tower
LIHTC tax-credit: units reserved for households within set income bands renting below market rate. Apply at the leasing office; you'll need steady income within limits.
- Call or visit the management office at 1500 Marion 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 (~$410/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Senior Housing of Akron PB Section 8 | Akron | 2 km |
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| West High Apts PB Section 8 | Akron | 4 km |
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| Waterford at Portage Trail I LIHTCPB Section 8 | Akron | 4.2 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Wesley Tower have?
Project-Based Section 8; Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC). LIHTC tax-credit: units reserved for households within set income bands renting below market rate. Apply at the leasing office; you'll need steady income within limits.
How much is rent at Wesley Tower?
Residents report average rents near $410/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 Wesley Tower?
Contact the management office at 1500 Marion 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.