The Stark County Fair Housing Department (SCFHD) is dedicated to the elimination of housing discrimination and the enforcement of fair housing laws. The staff strives to ensure equal opportunities in housing to all residents. The SCFHD covers all of Stark County with the exception of the cities of Canton and Massillon. The department contracts with the city of Alliance to administer their fair housing program.
For Fair Housing in the city of Canton, go to cantonohio.gov/271/Fair-Housing
For Fair Housing in the city of Massillon, go to massillonohio.gov/housing/
For Fair Housing in the city of Alliance, use this website. Stark County Fair Housing contracts with the city of Alliance to administer their Fair Housing program.
To assure that equal housing opportunity for all is being provided, the SCFHD will:
- Counsel you on your fair housing rights;
- Counsel you on landlord/tenant rights and responsibilities;
- Process and investigate your fair housing complaint;
- Sponsor educational workshops and seminars;
- Monitor discrimination compliance;
- Provide relevant housing literature.
- Education & Outreach
- Housing Discrimination Investigation and Assistance
- Landlord and Tenant Counseling