APPLICATION PROCESS
STARK METROPOLITAN HOUSING AUTHORITY
(SMHA) is accepting applications for our Public Housing programs
at the following locations and times:
CANTONOFFICE
-
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
(the first 20 applicants only)
MASSILLON
OFFICE -
1711 – 16TH St.
SE, Massillon
1st
Tuesday of every month,
1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
(the first 20 applicants only)
ALLIANCE
OFFICE -
135 E. Simpson Ave.,
Alliance
2nd
Tuesday of every month,
1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
(the first 20 applicants only)
Effective October 1, 2009 we are no
longer accepting applications for the Section 8 programs!
The following is a list of documents needed to place an
application for housing with SMHA. Without the
required documentation, SMHA will not be able to accept your application.
The following information is MANDATORY for ALL household members. Your
application WILL NOT be accepted without these documents for all household
members:
-
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 household members.
-
Social Security Cards for all
household members.
The following information is
required as applicable for your household:
-
Verifications of All Income That You Receive. This may
include income from employment, child support, SSI, Social Security and other
sources.
- Complete names and
addresses of your current and former landlords.
-
Verification of Marital Status.
Marriage certificate and divorce or
separation documents.
(Those on file with the Clerk of Courts.)
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Custody Papers, if you have court
ordered custody arrangements.
-
Proof of Pregnancy, with due date,
if you are pregnant.
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Verification of rental payments and utility bills that you currently pay.
-
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 Naturalization Documents,
if applicable.
The application process may take several hours. Please plan accordingly and
arrange for childcare, if necessary.
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