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Spicer Terrace | Akron Metropolitan Housing Authority

502 Spicer Street, Akron, OH 44311

Barrier Free Restrooms|Braille and Tone Elevators|Designated Parking|Wheelchair Accessible Building (ramps & main entrance doors).

Eligibility

Serves individuals ages 18 to 24 residing in Summit County who are currently homeless or are at risk of becoming homeless and have a disability. The Low Income (Public Housing) Eligibility Guidelines (updated April 1st, 2025): - Family of 1: $56,200.

Required documents

Completed application.

Hours

Same as site hours.

Languages

Utilizes language interpretation services.

Application process
- Individuals can apply for housing online by visiting the Akron Metropolitan Housing Authority (AMHA) website at www.akronhousing.org. Follow instructions for submitting a Preliminary Application. - Once a Preliminary Application has been submitted online, the applicant will be provided with a confirmation number as proof of the date and time of application submission. - When applicants are near the top of the wait list for any of the programs they selected, applicants will be notified by mail to attend an orientation and complete a full application. - After completing a full application, persons with mental illness should contact CSS for a recommendation which will move them up on the wait list. Call CSS at 330-996-9141 and request Resident Services.
Fees

Rent is based on 30% of adjusted gross income.

Service area

Summit County, Ohio

Provides 12 units of 1-bedroom public housing to individuals who are currently homeless including homeless individuals with mental illness. Onsite services include service coordination in partnership with Community Support Services (CSS).

Data provided by

211 Summit

Providing organization

Akron Metropolitan Housing Authority

Provides housing to low and moderate income citizens living in Summit County. Administers public housing programs, the Housing Choice Voucher program, and single family home programs. Note: Part of the Youth Success Summit (formerly OSTN).