Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Massillon, OH
There are 13 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Massillon with roughly 760 assisted units — including 7 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 7 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $178 to $429 per month. Median reported wait: about 22 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Massillon
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Massillon
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln, Witmer and Shortridge Public Housing | 170 | $296 | 22 mo |
| Riverview Tower PB Section 8 | 98 | $350 | — |
| Massillon Senior Apts LIHTC | 66 | — | — |
| Quarry Ridge §202 Senior | 54 | $420 | — |
| Walnut Woods LIHTC | 53 | — | — |
| Massillon Senior LIHTCPB Section 8 | 52 | — | — |
| Massillon Homes LIHTC | 50 | — | — |
| Massillon Housing for the Elderly PB Section 8 | 50 | $379 | — |
| Yorkview Estates LIHTCPB Section 8 | 50 | $229 | — |
| M&s Investments, Llc PB Section 8 | 38 | $178 | — |
| Massillon Homes Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 30 | — | — |
| Mayflower Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 25 | $429 | — |
| Friendship Village - Massillon §811 | 24 | $381 | — |
Section 8 apartments in Massillon (project-based)
These buildings carry HUD Section 8 contracts attached to the units — apply at each management office rather than through the voucher waitlist. How project-based Section 8 works →
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverview Tower PB Section 8 | 98 | $350 | — |
| Massillon Senior LIHTCPB Section 8 | 52 | — | — |
| Massillon Housing for the Elderly PB Section 8 | 50 | $379 | — |
| Yorkview Estates LIHTCPB Section 8 | 50 | $229 | — |
| M&s Investments, Llc PB Section 8 | 38 | $178 | — |
| Massillon Homes Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 30 | — | — |
| Mayflower Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 25 | $429 | — |
Public housing developments in Massillon
Rents here are set at about 30% of household income and managed by the local housing authority. About the public housing program →
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln, Witmer and Shortridge Public Housing | 170 | $296 | 22 mo |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Massillon
Tax-credit units rent below market rate for households within income bands (often 30–60% of Area Median Income). Understanding LIHTC →
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Massillon Senior Apts LIHTC | 66 | — | — |
| Walnut Woods LIHTC | 53 | — | — |
| Massillon Homes LIHTC | 50 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Stark County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Stark County: studio $749, 1-BR $846, 2-BR $1,086, 3-BR $1,371, 4-BR $1,451.
Full FMR table for Stark County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Massillon
- Apply to buildings directly. Project-based Section 8, public housing, §202/§811 and LIHTC properties run their own waitlists — contact each office using the details on its page.
- Join voucher waitlists. Your regional housing authority administers Housing Choice Vouchers; ask about current openings and preferences. Step-by-step application guide →
- Document everything. ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and income proof speed up both paths.
- Stay reachable. Update your address everywhere — missed mail is the top reason applicants lose spots.
Nearby cities with low income housing
- Alliance, OH
- Canton, OH
- Cleveland, OH
- Columbus, OH
- Cincinnati, OH
- Toledo, OH
- Dayton, OH
- Akron, OH
- Youngstown, OH
- Springfield, OH
- Warren, OH
- Euclid, OH
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.