Affordable & subsidized housing

Low-rent or subsidized housing provides safe and affordable living for adults and families struggling to cover their rent or mortgage. If you need assistance with housing costs, contact the organizations listed.

Affordable housing in Alliance

Alliance Senior Towers

HUD subsidized rent, but does not accept Section 8 vouchers.  
350 S. Arch Ave.
Alliance, OH 44601
Phone: 330-823-1063

Nantucket Circle

HUD Subsidized housing, does not accept Section 8 Vouchers. Applications can be completed at office.
925 Nantucket Cir.
Alliance, OH 44601
Phone: (330) 823-9550

Orchard Grove Apartments

One unit Section 8 voucher; other units are income based. 
1211 Klinger
Alliance, OH 44601
Phone: (330) 829-9339
Affordable housing in Canton

Canton Towers

Income based housing; does not accept Section 8 vouchers.  Residents must be 62 years of age or older and/or disabled.
131 5th St. NE
Canton, OH 44702
Phone: (330) 456-7847

Cedar Oaks

Income based housing; does not accept Section 8 vouchers.  Residents must be over the age of 63, handicapped and/or disabled. All units are handicapped accessible.
3538 Millvale Ave. NE
Canton, OH 44705
Phone: (330) 455-1905

Chips Townhouses

Income based housing; does not accept Section 8 vouchers. 1-3 bedroom units available
3124 Kalahari St. NE
Canton, OH 44705
Phone: (330) 454-1114

Downtowner

Long & short term income based housing; does not accept Section 8 vouchers. Apply on site.
621 Market Ave. N
Canton, OH 44702
Phone: (330) 453-4048

Skyline Terrace

Low income housing; does not accept Section 8 vouchers. 1-3 bedrooms Application taken onsite
635 Alan Page Dr. SE
Canton, OH 44707
Phone: (330) 456-7237

Vienna Woods

Income based housing; does not accept Section 8 vouchers. 
2920 Vienna Woods Ave. SW
Canton, OH 44706
Phone: (330) 484-3212

Village Garden

Affordable housing.
1327 Market Ave. N
Canton, OH 44714
Phone: (330) 491-3700
Affordable housing in Massillon

Friendship Village

HUD subsidized income based housing; does not accept Section 8 vouchers. Head of household must be disabled.
1308 Cherry Rd. NW
Massillon, OH 44647
Phone: (330) 830-1246

Riverview Towers

Section 8  housing.
223 2nd St. SW
Massillon, OH 44646
Phone: (330) 837-4728

Yorkview Estates

Income based housing; does not accept Section 8 vouchers.
2198 Harsh Ave. SE
Massillon, OH 44646
Phone: (330) 833-1429
Help finding housing

ABCD, Inc.

Non-profit community development agency committed to improving the quality of life of people through Community Economic Development, Energy Conservation, Housing Development, and Transportation Housing Sponsors housing developments and helps to provide affordable housing to moderate income families Along with providing new housing, also help to revitalize older neighborhoods Contracted with the cities of Canton, Massillon along with the Stark County Regional Planning Commission Transportation Door-to-door service for: · Dialysis Centers in the Stark County area · Area Agency on Aging · Governmental Agencies · Church groups in the Stark County area · Veterans Energy Conservation Home insulation, furnaces, hot water tanks, and carbon monoxide detectors for income eligible applicants through a contract with the Cleveland Housing Network
1225 Gross Ave. NE
Canton, OH 44705
Phone: (330) 455-6385
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Habitat for Humanity

Helping families experience stability and self-reliance through affordable home ownership. Habitat for Humanity ReStore Home improvement stores and donation centers selling new and gently used furniture, appliances, home goods, building materials and more

ICAN Housing

Connecting people to housing, mental health services and community support in Stark County, Ohio. Need help? Click here for first steps. Housing Permanent Supportive Housing - Long-term, community-based housing, which includes supportive services for homeless people with disabilities Affordable Housing Program - generally defined as housing on which the occupant is paying no more than 30 percent of gross income for housing costs, including utilities Rapid Re-Housing Program - An intervention that quickly connects families and individuals experiencing homelessness to permanent housing Services PATH Outreach - Outreach Specialists identify and engage people who are experiencing homelessness Workforce Development - help people with serious mental health conditions enter and succeed in the competitive labor market Supportive Services - Housing Support Specialists provide supportive services for people experiencing homelessness, who have disabilities and reside in permanent supportive housing
1214 Market Ave. N
Canton, OH 44714
Phone: (330) 455-9100
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Stark Metropolitan Housing Authority (SMHA)

Subsidized housing and social services for residents of Stark County. 
400 East Tuscarawas St.
Canton, OH 44702
Phone: (330) 454-8051

New Beginnings Permanent Supportive Housing

Long-term, low-income housing for individuals and families. Only accessed through registering with homeless hotline.
800 West Tuscarawas St.
Canton, OH 44707
Phone: (330) 452-4823
Help with Home Repairs

Hammer and Nails Inc.

Free Home Repairs and Wheelchair Ramp Installations. We help low-income Stark County homeowners with preservation, upkeep, safety, and health-related home repairs.
1404 7th St NW
Canton, OH 44703
Phone: (330) 453-6277

Stark County Community Action Agency

Emergency HEAP Appointment Line: 330-617-1055 Summer & Winter Crisis PIPP Offers employment services, financial support and career counseling to the Stark County community. Head Start HEAP HWAP (Home Weatherization) Work Force Development

Canton For All People

Canton for All People is a Community Development Corporation formed by Crossroads United Methodist Church in in partnership with the Lemmon and DeHoff family foundations to bring quality housing and opportunities for all people to downtown Canton. Canton for All People was formed to help the church address two of its primary focus areas (1) Overcoming Poverty Together (2) Seeking Health and Wholeness for All.
  • Shorb Home Repair (assist homeowners with exterior repairs)
  • Affordable Housing & Rental
  • Free Video Doorbell Program
  • Canton Kids! Summer Program
120 Cleveland Ave SW
Canton, OH 44702
Main Line: 330-455-0153
Main Line: 330-455-0153
Hours: Tuesday-Friday 9am-4pm

Habitat for Humanity

Helping families experience stability and self-reliance through affordable home ownership. Habitat for Humanity ReStore Home improvement stores and donation centers selling new and gently used furniture, appliances, home goods, building materials and more