Section 8 residential housing in Akron, Canton, Cleveland, and Columbus. Stable government-backed income. Professionally managed. HUD-compliant.
Evercrest Ohio LLC is a registered Ohio limited liability company focused exclusively on acquiring, managing, and maintaining quality residential rental properties under the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program.
We work directly with Ohio Housing Authorities to provide HUD-compliant homes for voucher holders — on time, on standard, every year.
We focus on four key Ohio cities with strong Section 8 voucher demand, active Housing Authority infrastructure, and resilient tenant markets.
Summit County Housing Authority operates one of Ohio's most active voucher programs. Akron offers high Section 8 utilization and strong tenant demand in established residential neighborhoods.
Canton and surrounding Stark County present exceptional entry prices and consistent Section 8 demand. The Stark Metropolitan Housing Authority maintains a stable voucher program with minimal vacancy.
Cuyahoga County suburbs offer a large pool of Section 8 eligible tenants. Selective neighborhood acquisition is critical — we apply strict criteria before entering each Cleveland area sub-market.
Columbus is Ohio's fastest-growing city. Franklin County Housing Authority operates a competitive voucher program. Higher entry prices are offset by lower vacancy and strong long-term appreciation.
Every property we acquire goes through a disciplined underwriting process — location, housing authority quality, inspection history, and DSCR coverage all evaluated before closing.
We work directly with Ohio County Housing Authorities to provide safe, quality homes for Section 8 voucher holders — maintained to HUD standards, managed by licensed professionals.
Everything landlords, housing authorities, and partners need to know about working with Evercrest Ohio.
Section 8 is a federal housing assistance program administered by HUD. Qualifying tenants pay 30% of their income in rent; HUD pays the remainder directly to the landlord via a Housing Assistance Payment (HAP) contract — creating a stable, government-backed rental income stream.
A HAP (Housing Assistance Payment) contract is a written agreement between a landlord and the local Housing Authority. It authorizes the Housing Authority to pay the landlord's share of the rent directly every month. Once signed, it guarantees payment as long as the tenant remains in good standing and the property passes annual HQS inspections.
HQS (Housing Quality Standards) are HUD's minimum habitability requirements for Section 8 properties, covering 13 categories — sanitation, heating, electrical, plumbing, structural integrity, and safety. Properties must pass HQS before a HAP contract is signed and at each annual renewal. Evercrest pre-inspects every acquisition to HQS standards before closing.
Payment amounts are set by each local Housing Authority using HUD's Fair Market Rent (FMR) tables. In Stark and Summit counties (Canton/Akron), FY2026 payment standards range from approximately $850–$1,100 for 2-bedroom and $1,100–$1,600 for 3-bedroom units depending on ZIP code. The Stark MHA and Summit MHA publish current schedules on their websites.
DSCR (Debt Service Coverage Ratio) is the ratio of a property's annual net operating income to its annual loan payments. A DSCR above 1.0 means the property cash-flows positively. Most DSCR lenders require a minimum of 1.20×. Section 8 properties are ideal for DSCR financing because HUD-backed rents are reliable and predictable — lenders underwrite them with confidence.
Evercrest Ohio LLC focuses on Northeast Ohio — primarily Akron (Summit County), Canton (Stark County), Cleveland (Cuyahoga County), and Columbus (Franklin County). These markets combine strong Section 8 voucher demand, acquisition prices in the $80,000–$140,000 range, and established Housing Authorities with reliable payment histories.
Email us at info@evercrest-homes.com or call +1 (239) 221-4843. Mailing address: 6545 Market Ave. North, Suite 100, North Canton, OH 44721. Ohio LLC No. 202613500100.
Whether you are a Housing Authority, property manager, broker, or potential partner — we welcome inquiries about available units, HAP contracts, or acquisition opportunities.
Entity type: Limited Liability Company (LLC)
State of formation: Ohio, USA
Ohio LLC No.: 202613500100
EIN (IRS): 37-2236149
NAICS Code: 531110
Activity: Lessors of Residential Buildings and Dwellings
IRS description: Residential property ownership and rental
Email: info@evercrest-homes.com
Phone: +1 239 221 4843
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Evercrest Ohio LLC is a registered limited liability company in the State of Ohio engaged in residential property ownership and rental. The company is not a registered investment advisor, securities dealer, or financial institution. The information on this website is for informational purposes only and does not constitute an offer to sell or solicitation of an offer to buy any securities.