Willow Run Public Housing Akron, OH
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Willow Run is a Public Housing community in Akron, OH with 112 units reporting 54% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $353/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 82 months.
112
total units
54%
occupancy
$353
avg resident rent
82 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 861 N Jenkins Blvd, Akron, OH 44306 Map → |
| Average household income | $17,104/yr |
| Average personal income | $6,073/yr |
| People per unit | 2.8 |
| Moved in within last year | 42% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 80% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 93% |
How to apply at Willow Run
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 861 N Jenkins Blvd, 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 (~$353/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Villa at Marian Park §202 Senior | Akron | 2 km |
| Mohawk Public Housing | Akron | 2.2 km |
| Joy Park Public Housing | Akron | 2.4 km |
| South Akron Homes LIHTC | Akron | 2.8 km |
| Annunciation Terrace LIHTCPB Section 8 | Akron | 3.3 km |
| Oak Creek Apts LIHTC | Akron | 3.4 km |
| Newton Woods PB Section 8 | Akron | 3.4 km |
| East Crown Apts LIHTC | Akron | 4.2 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Willow Run 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 Willow Run?
Residents report average rents near $353/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 Willow Run?
Contact the management office at 861 N Jenkins Blvd 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.