General Info

The Akron Metropolitan Housing Authority provides housing options and services for the eligible residents of Summit County, Ohio. It is a public agency chartered by the state of Ohio and funded, in part, through the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development to provide subsidized housing for eligible citizens of the county. The authority maintains a resident support services department that provides programming and social service for residents with the cooperation of other authority staff members. The Akron Metropolitan Housing Authority establishes various resident councils, offers counseling and referral services, coordinates joint programs with other community agencies and acquire project grants. Located in Akron, Ohio, it supports a family self-sufficiency program that helps individuals and families to lead a free life from various forms of public assistance.