The Stark Metropolitan Housing Authority administers the Public Housing Program, which was created by the U.S. Housing Act of 1937 and is funded through the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The SMHA Public Housing Program provides eligible residents of Stark County with quality affordable housing in decent, safe, and nourishing neighborhoods. By working in partnership with public and private sectors, SMHA provides families with housing choice and the opportunity to achieve self-sufficiency. SMHA is dedicated to providing livable communities that are decent, well maintained, free from drugs and violent crime, and made up of a diverse range of economic incomes so that the children of these communities have role models that are visibly striving to make economic gains for their families. We are committed to providing our residents with as many opportunities as possible to become economically self-sufficient. We shall do all of these things while serving our residents and neighboring citizens with the highest degree of professional courtesy, empathy, and respect.

Director of Asset Management (330) 454-8051 ext. 373 The SMHA Public Housing Program consists of 2,546 affordable housing units that are owned and operated by SMHA. SMHA inspects each unit semi-annually to improve the overall conditions of our units and to improve tenant satisfaction. In addition to the SMHA semi-annual unit inspections, HUD performs an annual inspection of SMHA units to ensure compliance with HUD housing standards. All people applying to the Public Housing Program are required to be screened to determine their eligibility for the program. All applicants are screened for any criminal background issues that might prevent them from participating in the housing program. Residents of the SMHA Public Housing Program typically pay an income-based rent payment each month. It is common for public housing residents to pay 30% of their adjusted monthly income in rent. The minimum rent for SMHA housing is $50. Learn more by visiting the pages below: Apply for HousingProperty SearchTenant InformationFAQSection 8

The Housing Choice Voucher Program (Section 8) began in 1975 as a way to assist low-income families, elderly, and individuals with disabilities to rent decent, safe, and affordable housing in the community. Through this program, individuals and families receive a “voucher,” also referred to as a “subsidy,” that can be used to obtain housing of their choice which meets the Section 8 program requirements. Super Single Tire BlowoutThe Section 8 Program also provides the opportunity for eligible residents to receive assistance with monthly utility costs. Micro Teacup Pomeranian Puppies For Sale In OklahomaStark Metropolitan Housing Authority (SMHA), through a contract with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), has successfully operated a Section 8 Program in Stark County for over 30 years, providing housing assistance to approximately 1,500 families.Ozone Air Purifier For Rent

Learn more about Section 8 by visiting the pages below: Section 8 OverviewResidentsLandlordsSpecial Programs The Stark Metropolitan Housing Authority administers programs that serve the needs of homeless individuals and families in our community. To find out if you are eligible to receive assistance for our homeless programs, you must contact the Homeless Hotline by phone at (330) 452-4363. The Homeless Hotline is a central information program that answers questions about homeless programs in our community, maintains a list of available shelter beds, and directs those who need service to the correct agency. The staff at the hotline will assist you in determining the type of help you need. Learn more about Special Programs by visiting the page below: Some types of development are incompatible for locations in the immediate vicinity of airports and airfields. Potential aircraft accident problems pose a hazard to end users of these development projects. If the proposed project is located near an airport or in the immediate area of the landing and approach zones, additional information is necessary to determine whether this issue is a concern and if so, how to mitigate it.

It is HUD’s policy to apply standards to prevent incompatible development around civil airports and military airfields. See 24 CFR 51, Subpart D . The policy does not apply to research demonstration projects which do not result in new construction or reconstruction, flood insurance, interstate land sales registration, or any action or emergency assistance under disaster assistance provisions or appropriations which are provided to save lives, protect property, protect public health and safety, remove debris and wreckage, or assistance that has the effect of restoring facilities substantially as they existed prior to the disaster. To ensure compatible land use development, you must determine your site’s proximity to civil and military airports. Is your project within 15,000 feet of a military airport or 2,500 feet of a civilian airport? If so, is your project located within an Accident Potential Zone (APZ) or Runway Protection Zone/Clear Zone (RPZ/CZ)? Accident Potential Zone (APZ)

Does your project involve any of the following: new construction; acquisition of undeveloped land; activities that would significantly prolong the physical or economic life of existing facilities or change the use of the facility to a use that is not consistent with the recommendations of the Department of Defense (DOD)’s Land Use Compatibility Guidelines; activities that would significantly increase the density or number of people at the site; or activities that would introduce explosive, flammable, or toxic materials to the area? If so, is the project in conformance with DOD guidelines? Runway Protection Zone/Clear Zone (RPZ/CZ) Will this project involve any facilities that will be frequently used or occupied by people? If so, were written assurances from the airport operator obtained? If this project involves the acquisition or sale of an existing property that will be frequently used or occupied by people, you must provide written notice to the prospective buyer to inform them of the potential hazards from airplane accidents as well as the potential for the property to be purchased as part of an airport expansion project in accordance with 24 CFR 51.303(a)(3).

(See Sample Notice to Prospective Buyers.) The written notice should inform the prospective property buyer of: (i) the potential hazards from airplane accidents, which are more likely to occur within clear zones than in other areas around the airport/airfield; and (ii) the potential acquisition by airport or airfield operators, who may wish to purchase the property at some point in the future as part of a clear zone acquisition program. HUD assistance may not be used at this location if project involves new construction, substantial rehabilitation, acquisition of undeveloped land, or activities that would significantly prolong the physical or economic life of existing facilities that will be frequently used or occupied by people. The environmental review record should contain one of the following: Documentation that the rule is not applicable to the proposed project (i.e., acquisition of an existing building, “minor” rehabilitation, or emergency action) A map showing the site is not within 15,000 feet of a military airport or within 2,500 feet of a civilian airport

If within 15,000 feet of a military airport, a map showing the site is not within a designated APZ or a letter from the airport operator stating so If within 2,500 feet of a civilian airport, a map showing the site is not within a designated RPZ/CZ or a letter from the airport operator stating so If the site is in a designated APZ, documentation of consistency with DOD Land Use Compatibility Guidelines If the site is in a designated RPZ/CZ and the project does not involve any facilities that will be frequently used or occupied by people, and a determination of such and a written assurance from the airport operator that there are no plans to purchase the land as part of a RPZ/CZ program If the site is in a designated RPZ/CZ and the project involves the acquisition or sale of an existing property that will be frequently used or occupied by people, a copy of the notice to prospective buyers signed by the prospective buyer View Airport Hazards - Worksheet. View Airport Hazards - Partner Worksheet.