Resources in Rochester, NY for those in need of affordable housing

Rochester Housing Authority (RHA)

• https://www.rochesterhousing.org/

• The Rochester Housing Authority is committed to equal employment opportunities (EEO)/non-discrimination for all persons regardless of age, carrier status, citizenship, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, military status, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, victim of domestic violence, veteran status or any other status protected by law. Further, Rochester Housing Authority complies with all applicable non-discrimination laws in the administration of its policies, programs and activities.

• Housing Choice Voucher Program (Section 8):  https://www.rochesterhousing.org/housing-choice-vouchers-section-8

• Locations

  • Main Administration Building

    • 675 W. Main St., Rochester, NY 14611

    • Hours: 8:30am - 4:30pm Monday - Thursday, 8:30am - noon Fridays

  • Application Processing Center

    • 270 Lake Ave., Rochester, NY 14608

    • Hours: 8:30am - 4:30pm Monday - Friday

Monroe County Department of Human Services (DHS)

• https://www.monroecounty.gov/hs

• The Department of Human Services has as its goal a common sense human service delivery system that is comprehensive, responsive, coordinated and based on measurable results.  The department provides various forms of assistance to citizens of Monroe County including income support, medical assistance and comprehensive services designed to promote a higher quality of life for children, families and disadvantaged or elderly adults.

• Locations

  • 111 Westfall Rd., Rochester, NY 14620

  • 691 St. Paul St., Rochester, NY 14605

  • Hours: 8:00am - 4:00pm Monday - Friday

New York State Homes and Community Renewal (HCR)

• https://hcr.ny.gov/

• New York State Homes and Community Renewal (HCR) is the State’s affordable housing agency, with a mission to build, preserve, and protect affordable housing and increase homeownership throughout New York State.

City of Rochester Department of Neighborhood and Business Development

• The Neighborhood and Business Development Department’s goal is to provide safe, healthy neighborhoods, create thriving commercial corridors, increase economic vitality in underserved areas, assist and develop industry, and create jobs for its citizens

• Phone: (585) 428-6883

Social Services and Nonprofit Organizations

• The Salvation Army of Greater Rochester

  • https://rochesterny.salvationarmy.org/empire/rochester/

  • Services include Emergency & Family Services, Housing, Hunger Relief, and Emergency Disaster Relief

  • Location: 100 West Ave, Rochester, NY 14611

  • Phone: (585) 527-9566

• Catholic Charities Family and Community Services

  • https://www.fcscharities.org/

  • Services include Behavioral Health, Housing and Stabilization, Family Prosperity and Refugee & Immigration Services

  • Location: 79 N Clinton Ave, Rochester, NY 14604

  • Phone: (585) 546-7220

  • Email: ccfcs@fcscharities.org

Housing Counselors and Advocacy Groups

• Empire Justice Center

  • https://empirejustice.org/

  • Empire Justice Center provides direct representation to homeowners at risk of losing their homes to foreclosure in the Rochester, NY 

  • Location: Telesca Center for Justice, One West Main Street, Suite 200, Rochester, NY  14614

  • Phone: (585) 454-4060

• Legal Aid Society of Rochester

  • https://www.lasroc.org/

  • The Legal Aid Society of Rochester provides a variety of free or low-cost civil legal services to financially eligible individuals.

  • Location: One West Main Street, Rochester, New York 14614

  • Phone: (585) 232-4090