About Us

Administrative Offices

The office of the Canton Housing Authority is located in the Diane P. Burns building at 37 Riverside Drive.  This is a secure site, so when you enter the foyer, you will discover an entry call station. Follow the posted instructions to use the system.

Operating under the guidance of our Executive Director, each of our friendly and experienced staff is well versed in the rules and regulations of Federal Public Housing, established HUD guidelines and the policies & procedures of this agency.

To reach the main office or one of our staff directly, see the Contact Us page of our website.

Maintenance Staff

Maintenance staff performs routine and emergency work orders, preventative maintenance and ensures the buildings and grounds are kept up to strict inspection standards. Residents can request a work order for repairs/maintenance by calling the office: 315-386-8381.

Board of Commissioners

The Board has seven members, five of whom are community members who are appointed to a five year term of office by the Mayor of Village of Canton. The remaining two board commissioners are CHA tenants and are elected by the residents for a two-year term.