Community Development

OUR MISSION-

To provide leadership, create partnerships, advance job training, infrastructure, fair, safe, and affordable housing and supportive services for Canton, Ohio residents by means of grant management and collaboration.




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The City of Canton is proud to offer residents a wide variety of programs to help individuals and families find suitable housing at an affordable price. Our programs help a large number of residents from all walks of life. We believe that all Canton residents deserve clean, safe, and attractive neighborhoods in which they can live, work, and raise a family.


Community Information

Community Documents

  1. Affirmative Marketing Policy (PDF)
  2. Citizen Participation Plan (PDF)
  3. City of Canton Early Childhood Resource Center Partner Highlight (PDF)
  4. Canton Policy and Procedures
  1. Canton Work Plan
  2. 2023 Rehab Housing Application (PDF)
  3. City of Canton Consolidated Annual Performance & Evaluation Report
  4. 2022 Citizen Participation Plan

Archived Documents

  1. 2016 City of Canton Comprehensive Plan (PDF)
  2. August 28, 2020- FY2020 Annual Plan Summary- CDBG, ESG, HOME Virtual Public Hearing
  1. 2016 to 2018 Local Housing Partners (PDF)
  2. 2019 Home Repair Programs (PDF)