Quality Affordable Housing in Decent, Safe, and Nourishing Neighborhoods
The Stark Metropolitan Housing Authority (SMHA) is a political subdivision of the state of Ohio and funded in part by the United States Department of Housing & Urban Development to provide subsidized housing and self-sufficiency opportunities for eligible citizens of Stark County. SMHA operates in accordance with the Federal Fair Housing Law. It is the policy of SMHA to house persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, family status, handicap, or national origin.
Mission Statement
To provide eligible residents of Stark County with decent, safe and affordable housing and contribute to nourishing neighborhoods by working in partnership with the public and private sectors.
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Jurisdiction Wide Resident Council Election Notice
It's time to vote for your Jurisdiction Wide Resident Council Officers!
Save the Date! SMHA’s Summer Lunch & Enhancement Program
Join us for Summer Fun happening June 2, 2025 through August 14, 2025! For more information, please click the link below. https://mailchi.mp/77eeabfb78ef/smha-resident-services-announcement-10593269
Jurisdiction-Wide Resident Council Meeting
ATTENTION RESIDENTS! Join us for the next Jurisdiction-Wide Resident Council Meeting on May 20, 2025! Are you interested in running for office at the July Resident Meeting? Come meet the current Resident Council Officers and [...]
Help Shape the Future of Southeast Canton!
Join us for Community Visioning Workshops! SMHA and the City of Canton will be hosting discussions to plan for the future of the Southeast Neighborhood. For more information, please click the link below. https://mailchi.mp/6c0668d95836/smha-resident-services-announcement-10593196
April 2025 Resident Newsletter
To view the April 2025 Resident Newsletter, click on the link below: https://mailchi.mp/ceb09718d24c/smha-resident-services-announcement-10592658