Akron Metropolitan Housing Authority Email Format
Government AdministrationOhio, United States51-200 Employees
The Akron Metropolitan Housing Authority is a government administration agency based in Akron, Ohio, serving Summit County. It provides affordable housing options and rental assistance through several programs, including a public housing stock of more than 4,000 subsidy-supported units and ownership and management of over 800 federally subsidized units financed with tax credits or tax-exempt bonds. In addition, AMHA administers the Housing Choice Voucher Program, supporting more than 5,000 households. The agency partners with various public and private entities to address residents' basic needs and create opportunities for self-sufficiency, with a focus on education, employment, and supports for the elderly and disabled. Demand for affordable housing in the region remains high, with more than 22,000 applicants on waiting lists. A recent development includes a partnership with Akron Children's Hospital to offer Cribs for Kids and related diaper assistance.