Renting · Section 8
Data from November 2026
Renting in Stark County, Ohio
Stark County has a HUD fair market rent of $1,049 a month for 2 bedrooms (Fiscal year 2027). Renter households here pay a typical rent of $909 a month (Average 2020–2024). Paying the fair market rent without going over 30% of income takes $20.17 an hour, full time.
Four numbers to start with
- Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
- $1,049
- a month, HUD, Fiscal year 2027
- 18% less than in Ohio
- Typical rent
- $909
- a month, Census, Average 2020–2024
- 12% less than in Ohio
- Wage needed
- $20.17
- an hour, 2 bedrooms
- Or $41,960 a year, to spend no more than 30% of income on rent.
- Rent-burdened households
- 42%
- spend 30% or more of income on rent
- 8% less than in Ohio
Only here
Renting in Stark County: what sets it apart
What this place has that others do not, from public data, most unusual first.
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Among the neighboring counties, Columbiana County has the lowest typical rent ($756), 17% below the $909 in Stark County.
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Average 2020–2024).
Fair market rent
What HUD sets for each size
Every year HUD (the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development) publishes a Fair Market Rent (FMR) for each home size in Stark County. It is used to work out how much a Section 8 voucher covers. The table shows what you need to earn to pay it without spending more than 30% of income.
The fair market rent covers rent plus basic utilities, except the phone. HUD generally sets it at the 40th percentile: 4 in 10 standard-quality homes rented recently cost less. 24 CFR §888.113(a)
According to Zillow (ZORI), the typical asking rent in Stark County was $1,141 a month in September 2026: 4.3% more than 12 months ago. It is an index of market listings, not a HUD limit. Zillow data
| Size | Fair rent per month | Hourly wage | Income needed per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $734 | $14.12 | $29,360 |
| 1 bedroom | $827 | $15.90 | $33,080 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,049 | $20.17 | $41,960 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,327 | $25.52 | $53,080 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,421 | $27.33 | $56,840 |
HUD area: Canton-Massillon, OH MSA. Source: HUD, Fiscal year 2027
By ZIP code
The fair market rent for your ZIP code
HUD also publishes fair market rents by ZIP code (Small Area FMRs) for 42 ZIP codes in Stark County (Fiscal year 2027). Type yours to see it.
For 2 bedrooms they run from $1,000 in 44601 to $1,460 in 44640. 24 ZIP codes are above the county's fair market rent ($1,049).
Where HUD designates these areas, or where the housing agency chooses to use them, the voucher is figured on the ZIP code's rent instead of the county's. Ask your agency which one it uses. 24 CFR §982.503(a)(1)
| 44601 | Akron, OH | $710 | $790 | $1,000 | $1,270 | $1,360 |
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| 44601 | Canton-Massillon, OH | $710 | $790 | $1,000 | $1,270 | $1,360 |
| 44601 | Columbiana County, OH | $710 | $790 | $1,000 | $1,270 | $1,360 |
| 44601 | Youngstown-Warren, OH | $710 | $790 | $1,000 | $1,270 | $1,360 |
| 44608 | Canton-Massillon, OH | $890 | $970 | $1,250 | $1,570 | $1,720 |
| 44608 | Tuscarawas County, OH | $890 | $970 | $1,250 | $1,570 | $1,720 |
| 44613 | Canton-Massillon, OH | $740 | $840 | $1,060 | $1,340 | $1,440 |
| 44614 | Akron, OH | $760 | $860 | $1,090 | $1,380 | $1,480 |
| 44614 | Canton-Massillon, OH | $760 | $860 | $1,090 | $1,380 | $1,480 |
| 44614 | Wayne County, OH | $760 | $860 | $1,090 | $1,380 | $1,480 |
| 44626 | Canton-Massillon, OH | $800 | $900 | $1,140 | $1,440 | $1,550 |
| 44626 | Tuscarawas County, OH | $800 | $900 | $1,140 | $1,440 | $1,550 |
| 44630 | Canton-Massillon, OH | $760 | $850 | $1,090 | $1,370 | $1,460 |
| 44632 | Akron, OH | $830 | $930 | $1,180 | $1,490 | $1,600 |
| 44632 | Canton-Massillon, OH | $830 | $930 | $1,180 | $1,490 | $1,600 |
| 44640 | Canton-Massillon, OH | $1,020 | $1,150 | $1,460 | $1,850 | $1,980 |
| 44641 | Canton-Massillon, OH | $700 | $790 | $1,000 | $1,270 | $1,360 |
| 44646 | Canton-Massillon, OH | $740 | $830 | $1,050 | $1,330 | $1,420 |
| 44647 | Canton-Massillon, OH | $790 | $890 | $1,130 | $1,430 | $1,530 |
| 44652 | Canton-Massillon, OH | $730 | $820 | $1,040 | $1,320 | $1,410 |
| 44662 | Canton-Massillon, OH | $710 | $800 | $1,010 | $1,280 | $1,380 |
| 44662 | Wayne County, OH | $710 | $800 | $1,010 | $1,280 | $1,380 |
| 44666 | Canton-Massillon, OH | $770 | $870 | $1,110 | $1,380 | $1,530 |
| 44666 | Wayne County, OH | $770 | $870 | $1,110 | $1,380 | $1,530 |
| 44669 | Canton-Massillon, OH | $700 | $790 | $1,000 | $1,270 | $1,360 |
| 44670 | Canton-Massillon, OH | $710 | $800 | $1,010 | $1,280 | $1,370 |
| 44688 | Canton-Massillon, OH | $700 | $790 | $1,000 | $1,270 | $1,360 |
| 44702 | Canton-Massillon, OH | $700 | $790 | $1,000 | $1,270 | $1,360 |
| 44703 | Canton-Massillon, OH | $700 | $790 | $1,000 | $1,270 | $1,360 |
| 44704 | Canton-Massillon, OH | $700 | $790 | $1,000 | $1,270 | $1,360 |
| 44705 | Canton-Massillon, OH | $740 | $840 | $1,060 | $1,340 | $1,440 |
| 44706 | Canton-Massillon, OH | $740 | $840 | $1,060 | $1,340 | $1,440 |
| 44707 | Canton-Massillon, OH | $700 | $790 | $1,000 | $1,270 | $1,360 |
| 44708 | Canton-Massillon, OH | $760 | $860 | $1,090 | $1,380 | $1,480 |
| 44709 | Canton-Massillon, OH | $700 | $790 | $1,000 | $1,270 | $1,360 |
| 44710 | Canton-Massillon, OH | $780 | $870 | $1,110 | $1,400 | $1,500 |
| 44714 | Canton-Massillon, OH | $750 | $840 | $1,070 | $1,350 | $1,450 |
| 44718 | Canton-Massillon, OH | $730 | $820 | $1,040 | $1,320 | $1,410 |
| 44720 | Akron, OH | $830 | $930 | $1,180 | $1,490 | $1,600 |
| 44720 | Canton-Massillon, OH | $830 | $930 | $1,180 | $1,490 | $1,600 |
| 44721 | Canton-Massillon, OH | $740 | $830 | $1,050 | $1,330 | $1,420 |
| 44730 | Canton-Massillon, OH | $710 | $800 | $1,020 | $1,290 | $1,380 |
- 44601 · Akron, OH $1,000$1,270
- 44601 · Canton-Massillon, OH $1,000$1,270
- 44601 · Columbiana County, OH $1,000$1,270
- 44601 · Youngstown-Warren, OH $1,000$1,270
- 44608 · Canton-Massillon, OH $1,250$1,570
- 44608 · Tuscarawas County, OH $1,250$1,570
- 44613 · Canton-Massillon, OH $1,060$1,340
- 44614 · Akron, OH $1,090$1,380
- 44614 · Canton-Massillon, OH $1,090$1,380
- 44614 · Wayne County, OH $1,090$1,380
- 44626 · Canton-Massillon, OH $1,140$1,440
- 44626 · Tuscarawas County, OH $1,140$1,440
- 44630 · Canton-Massillon, OH $1,090$1,370
- 44632 · Akron, OH $1,180$1,490
- 44632 · Canton-Massillon, OH $1,180$1,490
- 44640 · Canton-Massillon, OH $1,460$1,850
- 44641 · Canton-Massillon, OH $1,000$1,270
- 44646 · Canton-Massillon, OH $1,050$1,330
- 44647 · Canton-Massillon, OH $1,130$1,430
- 44652 · Canton-Massillon, OH $1,040$1,320
- 44662 · Canton-Massillon, OH $1,010$1,280
- 44662 · Wayne County, OH $1,010$1,280
- 44666 · Canton-Massillon, OH $1,110$1,380
- 44666 · Wayne County, OH $1,110$1,380
- 44669 · Canton-Massillon, OH $1,000$1,270
- 44670 · Canton-Massillon, OH $1,010$1,280
- 44688 · Canton-Massillon, OH $1,000$1,270
- 44702 · Canton-Massillon, OH $1,000$1,270
- 44703 · Canton-Massillon, OH $1,000$1,270
- 44704 · Canton-Massillon, OH $1,000$1,270
- 44705 · Canton-Massillon, OH $1,060$1,340
- 44706 · Canton-Massillon, OH $1,060$1,340
- 44707 · Canton-Massillon, OH $1,000$1,270
- 44708 · Canton-Massillon, OH $1,090$1,380
- 44709 · Canton-Massillon, OH $1,000$1,270
- 44710 · Canton-Massillon, OH $1,110$1,400
- 44714 · Canton-Massillon, OH $1,070$1,350
- 44718 · Canton-Massillon, OH $1,040$1,320
- 44720 · Akron, OH $1,180$1,490
- 44720 · Canton-Massillon, OH $1,180$1,490
- 44721 · Canton-Massillon, OH $1,050$1,330
- 44730 · Canton-Massillon, OH $1,020$1,290
Source: Small Area Fair Market Rents (HUD) Fiscal year 2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents (HUD) (external site)
Rent burden
How many households spend too much
HUD counts rent as a burden when it reaches 30% of income or more. In Stark County, 42% of renter households are in that position; in Ohio, 46%, and nationwide, 51% (Average 2020–2024, Census).
Paying too much rent leaves little for food, transportation and savings. If that is you, the agencies below can guide you for free.
42%
of renter households spend 30% or more of their income on rent.
47,991 households rent in Stark County
- Spend half or more of their income 20%
- Spend 30% or more, but less than half 22%
- Spend less than 30% 58%
Compared with the state and the country
- Stark 42%
- Ohio 46%
- United States 51%
Low-income apartments
Low-income apartments in Stark County
HUD lists 79 properties with homes for low-income households in Stark County: tax-credit apartments (LIHTC), HUD-assisted buildings and public housing. They run from the most low-income homes to the fewest.
- with tax credits (LIHTC)
- 37
- HUD-assisted
- 33
- public housing
- 12
6,037 homes in all; 5,844 of them low-income, according to HUD.
- Skyline Terraces HUD-assisted 635 Alan Page Dr SE, Canton 44707 416 low-income homes · For families · (330) 456-7237
- Jackson Sherrick Apartments Public housing 1432 Robin Ct SE, Canton 44707 312 low-income homes · Run by Stark Metropolitian Housing Authority · Average payment: $237 a month · Average wait: 15 months · (330) 454-8051
- Hart Apartments and Alliance Family Public housing 125 E Simpson St, Alliance 44601 279 low-income homes · Run by Stark Metropolitian Housing Authority · Average payment: $347 a month · Average wait: 21 months · (330) 454-8051
- Massillon, Navarre and Canal Fulton Public housing 560 Park St NW, Navarre 44662 266 low-income homes · Run by Stark Metropolitian Housing Authority · Average payment: $361 a month · Average wait: 22 months · (330) 454-8051
- Scattered Sites Public housing 2215 Tuscarawas St E, Canton 44707 219 low-income homes · Run by Stark Metropolitian Housing Authority · Average payment: $218 a month · Average wait: 20 months · Homes at several sites · (330) 454-8051
- Ellisdale Homes and Leshdale Homes Public housing 3108 Daleford Ave NE, Canton 44705 203 low-income homes · Run by Stark Metropolitian Housing Authority · Average payment: $266 a month · Average wait: 21 months · (330) 454-8051
- Canton Towers HUD-assisted 131 5th St NE, Canton 44702 199 low-income homes · For older adults · (330) 456-7847
- Mahoning, Gage and NE Canton Scattered Public housing 1733 Morris Ave NE, Canton 44705 192 low-income homes · Run by Stark Metropolitian Housing Authority · Average payment: $299 a month · Average wait: 18 months · (330) 454-8051
- Stark County Scattered Sites Public housing 1400 42nd St NW, Canton 44709 184 low-income homes · Run by Stark Metropolitian Housing Authority · Average payment: $387 a month · Average wait: 12 months · Homes at several sites · (330) 454-8051
- Linwood Acres and SW Canton Scattered Public housing 2704 16th St SW, Canton 44706 180 low-income homes · Run by Stark Metropolitian Housing Authority · Average payment: $253 a month · Average wait: 22 months · (330) 454-8051
- Lincoln, Witmer and Shortridge Public housing 815 Lincoln Way E, Massillon 44646 170 low-income homes · Run by Stark Metropolitian Housing Authority · Average payment: $314 a month · Average wait: 13 months · (330) 454-8051
- Chip Townhouses HUD-assisted 3124 Kalahari St NE, Canton 44705 150 low-income homes · For families · (330) 454-1114
- Plaza, Kimberle and Neal Court Public housing 716 30th St NW, Canton 44709 150 homes, 149 low-income · Run by Stark Metropolitian Housing Authority · Average payment: $268 a month · Average wait: 20 months · (330) 454-8051
- Mayfield Manor I Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 3844 11th St SW, Canton 44710 144 low-income homes · In service since 2013 · For older adults · (330) 478-0055
- Cherrie Turner HUD-assisted 700 McKinley Ave NW, Canton 44703 134 low-income homes · For families
- Roselane, Louisville and Waynesburg Public housing 1328 E Main St, Louisville 44641 122 low-income homes · Run by Stark Metropolitian Housing Authority · Average payment: $319 a month · Average wait: 22 months · (330) 454-8051
- Downtowner HUD-assisted 621 Market Ave N, Canton 44702 118 low-income homes · For older adults · (330) 453-4048
- Alliance Towers HUD-assisted 350 S Arch Ave, Alliance 44601 101 homes, 100 low-income · For older adults · (330) 823-1063
- Village Tower HUD-assisted 4955 Higbee Ave NW, Canton 44718 100 low-income homes · For older adults · (330) 493-3763
- Riverview Tower HUD-assisted 223 2nd St SW, Massillon 44646 98 low-income homes · For older adults · (330) 837-4728
- McKinley Park and Turner Towers Public housing 510 High Ave SW, Canton 44707 93 low-income homes · Run by Stark Metropolitian Housing Authority · Average payment: $342 a month · Average wait: 13 months · (330) 454-8051
- Vienna Woods Tax credit (LIHTC) 2919 Vienna Woods Ave SW, Canton 44706 85 low-income homes · 4 bd: 85 · In service since 2001 · For older adults
- Victory Square Apartments HUD-assisted 1206 Lippert Rd NE, Canton 44705 81 low-income homes · For families · (330) 455-8035
- Mayfield Manor II HUD-assisted 3846 11th St SW, Canton 44710 67 homes, 66 low-income · For older adults · (330) 478-0055
- Massillon Senior Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 59 Lincoln Way E, Massillon 44646 66 low-income homes · In service since 1994
- Vassar Village HUD-assisted 1732 Market Ave N, Canton 44714 65 low-income homes · For older adults · (330) 455-9006
- Nantucket Circle Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 965 Nantucket Cir NE, Alliance 44601 60 low-income homes · 1 bd: 8 · 2 bd: 40 · 3 bd: 12 · In service since 2019
- Nantucket Circle Apartments HUD-assisted 925 Nantucket Cir NE, Alliance 44601 60 low-income homes · For families · (330) 823-9550
- Alliance Elderly Tax credit (LIHTC) 1850 S Seneca Ave, Alliance 44601 56 low-income homes · 2 bd: 56 · In service since 2010 · For older adults
- Quarry Ridge HUD-assisted 1280 Cherry Rd NW, Massillon 44647 55 homes, 54 low-income · For older adults · (330) 830-1033
- Massillon Senior Tax credit (LIHTC) 125 David Canary Dr SW, Massillon 44647 52 low-income homes · 2 bd: 52 · In service since 2011 · For older adults
- Massillon Homes Tax credit (LIHTC) 1714 15th St SE, Massillon 44646 50 low-income homes · 3 bd: 15 · 4 bd: 35 · In service since 2005 · For people with disabilities
- Massillon Housing for the Elderly HUD-assisted 420 23rd St NE, Massillon 44646 50 low-income homes · For older adults · (330) 376-2115
- Yorkview Apartments HUD-assisted 2188 Harsh Ave SE, Massillon 44646 50 low-income homes · For families · (330) 393-8900
- Yorkview Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 2198 Harsh Ave SE, Massillon 44646 49 low-income homes · 2 bd: 38 · 3 bd: 11 · In service since 2016 · For families
- Olde Theatre Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 247 W Main St, Alliance 44601 43 low-income homes · Studio: 7 · 1 bd: 18 · 2 bd: 18 · In service since 1998
- Vienna Woods II Tax credit (LIHTC) 1105 Woodview St SW, Canton 44706 50 homes, 42 low-income · 4 bd: 50 · In service since 2004 · For people with disabilities
- Ahepa 59 HUD-assisted 2607 Market Ave N, Canton 44714 42 low-income homes · For older adults · (330) 453-1484
- Newsom Tower Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 449 E Main St, Alliance 44601 42 low-income homes · For older adults · (330) 823-4004
- Village Garden Apartments HUD-assisted 1604 13th St SE, Canton 44707 41 low-income homes · For families · (330) 353-0828
- Plaza Apartments HUD-assisted 3320 Cromer Ave NW, Canton 44709 41 homes, 40 low-income · For older adults · (330) 492-0841
- Abcd Homes Tax credit (LIHTC) 902 9th St NE, Canton 44704 40 low-income homes · 2 bd: 2 · 3 bd: 22 · 4 bd: 16 · In service since 1997
- Canton Elderly Tax credit (LIHTC) 515 5th St NW, Canton 44703 40 low-income homes · 1 bd: 6 · 2 bd: 34 · In service since 2009 · For older adults
- Eastside Homes Tax credit (LIHTC) 818 Sixth St NE, Canton 44704 40 low-income homes · 3 bd: 23 · 4 bd: 17 · In service since 2008
- Engle Terrace Tax credit (LIHTC) 500 4th Ave SW, Beach City 44608 40 low-income homes · 1 bd: 28 · 2 bd: 12 · In service since 2006
- Gateway House II Tax credit (LIHTC) 626 Walnut Ave NE, Canton 44702 40 low-income homes · Studio: 30 · 1 bd: 9 · 2 bd: 1 · In service since 2011 · For people experiencing homelessness
- Lexington Homes HUD-assisted 1455 Shadowridge Ave NE, Alliance 44601 40 low-income homes · For families · (330) 385-4047
- Mayfield Manor III HUD-assisted 3830 11th St SW, Canton 44710 40 low-income homes · For older adults · (330) 478-0055
- New Home Alliance Tax credit (LIHTC) 1036 Front St, Alliance 44601 40 low-income homes · 3 bd: 20 · 4 bd: 20 · In service since 1999 · For older adults
- Sahara Apartments HUD-assisted 2924 Rem Cir NE, Canton 44705 40 low-income homes · For families · (330) 454-9618
- Stone Ridge Village Tax credit (LIHTC) 701 N Nickelplate St, Louisville 44641 40 low-income homes · 2 bd: 40 · In service since 2015 · For older adults
- Waterside Apartments Fka Lakeview Estates HUD-assisted 450 Waterside Ave, Canal Fulton 44614 40 low-income homes · For families · (440) 245-2813
- Cedar Oaks HUD-assisted 3528 Millvale Ave NE, Canton 44705 40 homes, 39 low-income · For people with disabilities · (330) 455-1905
- Abcd Homes II Tax credit (LIHTC) 932 Sherrick Rd SE, Canton 44707 38 low-income homes · 3 bd: 18 · 4 bd: 20 · In service since 2000 · For older adults
- Massillon HUD-assisted 1716 14th St SE, Massillon 44646 38 low-income homes · For families · (440) 735-9270
- Alliance Homes II Tax credit (LIHTC) 516 S Freedom Ave, Alliance 44601 37 low-income homes · 4 bd: 37 · In service since 2005 · For people with disabilities
- Gateway Estates Tax credit (LIHTC) 1700 Gateway Blvd SE, Canton 44707 40 homes, 36 low-income · Studio: 36 · 1 bd: 3 · 2 bd: 1 · In service since 2001 · For people with disabilities
- Canton Senior Apts II Tax credit (LIHTC) 616 Riley Cir SE, Canton 44707 33 low-income homes · 2 bd: 33 · In service since 2008 · For older adults
- Massillon Homes II Tax credit (LIHTC) 1115 16th St SE, Massillon 44646 30 low-income homes · 3 bd: 8 · 4 bd: 22 · In service since 2007
- Lake Commons HUD-assisted 1643 Edison St NW, Uniontown 44685 28 low-income homes · For older adults · (330) 929-4222
- Cherry Homes Tax credit (LIHTC) 1547 Gateway Blvd SE, Canton 44707 30 homes, 25 low-income · 4 bd: 30 · In service since 2004 · For people with disabilities
- Gateway Homes Tax credit (LIHTC) 1038 Charles Ede Blvd SE, Canton 44707 29 homes, 25 low-income · 4 bd: 29 · In service since 2004 · For people with disabilities
- YWCA of Canton Tax credit (LIHTC) 800 Tuscarawas St W, Canton 44702 26 homes, 25 low-income · In service since 1994
- Mayflower Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 424 Grosvenor Ave NW, Massillon 44647 25 low-income homes · 1 bd: 25 · In service since 2020 · For older adults · (330) 830-1033
- Friendship Village HUD-assisted 1308 Cherry Rd NW, Massillon 44647 25 homes, 24 low-income · For people with disabilities · (330) 830-1246
- Buckeye Manor HUD-assisted 604 Beverly Ave, Canal Fulton 44614 20 low-income homes · For older adults · (330) 854-6621
- Park Place HUD-assisted 1675 Westwood Ave, Alliance 44601 16 homes, 15 low-income · For people with disabilities · (330) 455-9100
- Ican Garden Apartments HUD-assisted 3302 Millvale Ave NE, Canton 44705 12 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (330) 455-9100
- North Canton Tax credit (LIHTC) 519 11th St NW, Canton 44703 7 low-income homes · In service since 1987
- Homer Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 3315 Arbor Rd SW, Canton 44710 6 low-income homes · In service since 1987
- Parkway Lofts HUD-assisted 1300 Christmas Seal Dr NW, Canton 44709 38 homes, 5 low-income · (614) 350-0391
- High Avenue Tax credit (LIHTC) 736 High Ave SW, Canton 44707 5 low-income homes · In service since 1991
- Ryamont Tax credit (LIHTC) 2311 Grigsby Pl SW, Canton 44706 3 low-income homes · In service since 1990
- Allan Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 214 E Silver St, Waynesburg 44688 2 low-income homes · In service since 1988
- Harmony Lane Tax credit (LIHTC) 1652 Hammond Ave SW, Canton 44706 2 low-income homes · In service since 1990
- Muckley Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 310 E Lisbon St, Waynesburg 44688 2 low-income homes · In service since 1987
- Hunter House Tax credit (LIHTC) 1114 Gonder Ave SE, Canton 44707 48 homes
- Villas at Windham Bridge Tax credit (LIHTC) 1142 Lauren Crest St SW, Hartville 44632 42 homes
- Engel Terrace Tax credit (LIHTC) 500 4th Ave SW, Beach City 44608 40 homes
3 properties have two programs at the same address and appear once. Search HUD's map
Source: HUD, retrieved November 6, 2026. LIHTC database, updated May 14, 2025; Assisted multifamily properties, updated October 23, 2026; Public housing developments, updated October 23, 2026.
Section 8
The Section 8 voucher in Stark County
The Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) pays part of your rent on a home you choose. Your public housing agency runs it. 1 agency serves in Stark County. Here is what the rules say:
The rules, with their source
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You apply at the public housing agency. If you qualify, your name usually goes on a waiting list. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or noncitizens with eligible status as HUD defines it. Source: HUD
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Generally, your family must have very low income: no more than 50% of the area median income, by family size (the middle column of the table). Source: 24 CFR §5.603, §982.201(b)
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Each year, at least 75% of the families an agency admits from its list must have extremely low income (the 30% column). Source: 24 CFR §982.201(b)(2)
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If the rent is below the payment standard, the family generally pays 30% of its adjusted monthly income. If it is above, the family pays more. Source: 24 CFR §982.1(a)(3)
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When you move in, if the rent is above the payment standard, your share cannot go over 40% of your adjusted monthly income. Source: 24 CFR §982.508
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Each agency sets a payment standard for each size. Without asking HUD, it can go from 90% to 110% of the fair market rent. Source: 24 CFR §982.503(b), (c)
| People | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $19,000 | $31,650 | $50,650 |
| 2 people | $21,700 | $36,200 | $57,850 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $40,700 | $65,100 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $45,200 | $72,300 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $48,850 | $78,100 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $52,450 | $83,900 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $56,050 | $89,700 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $59,700 | $95,450 |
Area median income: $90,400. HUD income limits by family size, Fiscal year 2026. Area: Canton-Massillon, OH MSA. Source: HUD, Fiscal year 2026
Possible payment standard
- Studio $661 – $807
- 1 bedroom $744 – $910
- 2 bedrooms $944 – $1,154
- 3 bedrooms $1,194 – $1,460
- 4 bedrooms $1,279 – $1,563
The range the rule allows: 90% to 110% of the county's fair market rent. Your agency publishes its own.
Housing agencies that serve this place
- Stark Metropolitian Housing Authority Public housing and Section 8 vouchers · 1,885 vouchers · 2,369 public housing units (330) 454-8051 Stark Metropolitian Housing Authority: info@starkmha.org
Housing agencies in Ohio Source: HUD, Retrieved November 6, 2026
Your rights as a tenant in Ohio
What Ohio law says about deposits, notices and eviction, with the citation for each rule.
See your rights, rule by ruleCompare these rules with other states →
A summary of state law, not legal advice. Cities may have additional rules.
- When must they return my deposit?
- 30 days
- Ohio Rev. Code §5321.16(B)
- If I fall behind on rent, what notice must I get?
- 3 days
- Ohio Rev. Code §1923.04(A)
- How much notice ends a month-to-month rental?
- 30 days
- Ohio Rev. Code §5321.17(B)
- Only a court order can remove youOhio Rev. Code §5321.15(A)
- Protection from retaliationOhio Rev. Code §5321.02(A)
Help
Where to get help with rent in Stark County
This HUD-approved agency has an office in Stark County. They counsel for free or at low cost.
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Apprisen - Canton
2800 Market Ave N Ste 18, Canton
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Budget and financial counseling
- and 2 more
Tool
How much cash do you need to move in?
It starts with the 2-bedroom fair market rent in Stark County. Change the rent, the deposit and the fees to yours: the numbers stay in your browser.
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Your move
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Cash to move in
$2,098
What you need before you get the keys.
What adds up
- First month
- $1,049
- Security deposit
- $1,049
- Total
- $2,098
When you'll have it
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What helps
- Ask for a receipt for every payment and keep a copy of the lease.
- On move-in day, walk through the home and take dated photos.
- Never send money for a home you haven't seen or a lease you haven't read.
This is a planning estimate, not a price. What you are asked for depends on the landlord, your lease and your state's and city's rules. It is not legal advice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the fair market rent in Stark County?
According to HUD (Fiscal year 2027): Studio: $734; 1 bedroom: $827; 2 bedrooms: $1,049; 3 bedrooms: $1,327; 4 bedrooms: $1,421. It covers rent plus basic utilities, except the phone.
How much do you need to earn to rent in Stark County?
Paying the 2-bedroom fair market rent ($1,049) without spending more than 30% of income takes $20.17 an hour full time, or $41,960 a year.
Who qualifies for Section 8 in Stark County?
Generally, families with very low income: no more than 50% of the area median income. For 4 people, HUD's limit here is $45,200 a year (Fiscal year 2026). The family usually pays 30% of its adjusted monthly income. You apply at the housing agency.
How much does Section 8 pay in Stark County?
The voucher pays up to your housing agency's payment standard, minus your share. The rule lets the agency set it between 90% and 110% of the fair market rent: for 2 bedrooms here, between $944 and $1,154 a month. Your agency publishes its figure.
Does the fair market rent change by ZIP code in Stark County?
For 2 bedrooms they run from $1,000 in 44601 to $1,460 in 44640. Where HUD designates these areas, or where the housing agency chooses to use them, the voucher is figured on the ZIP code's rent instead of the county's. Ask your agency which one it uses.
How many low-income apartments are there in Stark County?
HUD lists 79 properties with homes for low-income households in Stark County: tax-credit apartments (LIHTC), HUD-assisted buildings and public housing. They run from the most low-income homes to the fewest. For tax-credit apartments and HUD-assisted buildings, you apply directly at the building's management office. They tell you whether units are open and how to apply; HUD does not have that information.
How many households spend too much on rent in Stark County?
HUD counts rent as a burden when it reaches 30% of income or more. In Stark County, 42% of renter households are in that position; in Ohio, 46%, and nationwide, 51% (Average 2020–2024, Census).