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APPLICATION PROCESS

STARK METROPOLITAN HOUSING AUTHORITY (SMHA) is accepting applications for
housing assistance at the following locations and times:
 
Canton Office - 400 E. Tuscarawas St., Canton
Tuesdays, 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. (the first 20 applicants only)
Wednesdays, 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
1st Saturday of every month, 9:00 a.m. - Noon
 
Massillon Office - 1711 - 16th St. SE, Massillon
1st Tuesday of every month, 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
 
Alliance Office - 135 E. Simpson Ave., Alliance
2nd Tuesday of every month, 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
 
  The following is a list of documents needs to place an application for housing with SMHA.
Without the required documentation, SMHA will not be able to accept your application:
 
  • Photo ID for everyone over 18 in your household. This may be your driver's license or State ID.
  • Birth Certificates (the one on file with the Health Department) for all house hold members. 
  • Social Security Cards for all household members.
  • Verification of All Income That You Receive. This may include income from employment, child support, SSI, Social Security and other sources.
  • Rent Verification. Verification of rental payments and utility bills that you currently pay.
  • Complete names and addresses of your current and former landlords
  • Verification of Marital Status. Marriage certificate and divorce or seperation documents. (Those on file with Clerk of Courts.)
  • Custody Papers, if you have court ordered custody arrangements.
  • Proof of Pregnancy, with due date, if you are pregnant.
  • Enrollment Documents, if you are attending college or job training or if you graduated from such training within the past twelve months.
  • Proof of  Residency, if you live in a shelter.
  • Military Discharge Certificate  or DD Form 214, if you are a veteran or the widow of a veteran.
  • Immigration and Nauralization Documents, if applicable.
 
The application process may take several hours. Please plan accordingly and arrange for childcare, if necessary.
 
Parking is available in the center section of the parking lot. The lot is on the Second Street SE side of the building.
 
 
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