Akron Metropolitan Housing Authority Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List
100 West Cedar Street Akron, Summit County, Ohio 44307
3307629631
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About The Service

The Akron Metropolitan Housing Authority (AMHA) Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program waiting list is currently open. This waiting list is open indefinitely.

To apply, go to the Akron housing assistance application here

The Section 8 waiting list offers several preference points.  They are:

  • Rent Burden or Homeless: 7 points
    - Given to clients who are paying more than 30% of their income for rent and utilities or living in substandard housing.
  • Involuntary Displacement by Government Action: 3 points
    - Given to clients who have been involuntarily displaced by government action
  • Veteran: 2 points
    - Given to veterans or spouses of veterans. This status is also given to family members of veterans living in the same household.
  • SCCS Certified Emancipated Youth: 2 points
    - Given to youth age 18 years of age to 21, who are working with Summit County Children Services to overcome or prevent homelessness.
  • Resident: 1 point
    - Given to clients living, working or attending school full time within Summit County.
Supportive Measures
Applicants who need help completing the application due to disability can make a reasonable accommodation request to the housing authority via 3307629631.