The Akron Metropolitan Housing Authority (AMHA) is offering you the option to pay your rent through the Online Rent Payment Program.  This optional program allows residents to enjoy the convenience of electronically paying their monthly rent. View the Online Rent Payment Guide.

Click a link below to begin.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I find my account number?

Your Account Number is the first 8 numbers on the bottom scan line. See the image below.

Where is my property listed?

Select “LIPH” for the following Sites: Allen Dickson, Alpeter, Barberton Scattered Sites, Belcher, Bon Sue, Buchtel/Cotter, Colonial Hills, Crimson, Dorothy Jackson, Fowler, Harding Road, Honey Locust, Jenkins Annex, Joy Park, Keys, Lakeshore, Lakeshore Duplexes, Lauer, Lobello Lane, Maplewood Villa & Gardens, Mohawk, Nimmer, Pinewood, Roulhac Circle, Saferstein I & II, Scattered Sites, Summit Lake, Sutliff, Valley View, Van Buren, Willow Run

Select “LHA” for the following Sites: Akron 14, Akron 73, Hilltop, Thornton Terrace, Washington Square, Market Rent

Will I be charged a fee to pay my rent online?

If you pay your rent with a checking or savings accounts it is free. However, effective 1/1/2021, there is a 2.5% convenience fee to pay your rent with a credit card or debit card. 

What type of device can I use to pay my rent online?

You can use a desktop computer, laptop/notebook, tablet or smartphone. The website is responsive and automatically recognizes and adjusts the size of the screen on the device that is being used.  WARNING:  Use of public computers and/or public Wi-Fi are more vulnerable to cyber attack. Please use a secure connection when making payments online.

What days of the month can I pay my current rent?

Your current rent can be paid any day of the month, including weekends and holidays.  However, payments processed after the eighth day of the month will be delinquent, which may include starting eviction proceedings for non-payment of rent.  

Can I schedule a future rent payment online?

Yes, but it cannot be eight days beyond the due date.

Can I make a partial rent payment online?

No.  The website will have the full amount due, which is found on your current rent statement and cannot be changed.

How can I cancel my rent payment?

You must call and leave a message on Tenant Accounting’s voicemail line (330-252-9260) by 4:00PM of the same business day, you completed your transaction.  You can also email Tenant Accounting at Tenant_Accounting@AkronHousing.Org. Transactions completed after 8:00PM will become the next day’s business.  AMHA will be unable to cancel transactions completed from 4:00PM to 8:00PM.

What will happen if my payment is rejected due to non-sufficient funds?

AMHA would follow its procedure on aging delinquencies which may include starting eviction proceedings for non-payment of rent.  

Who should I contact if I have questions about my online rent payments?

For questions about your online rent payments, contact your property manager.