Rochester, NY Low Income Housing Guide
Qualifying For Low Income Housing in Rochester, NY
How do I qualify for low income housing in Rochester, NY?To qualify for low income housing in New York, you must meet the following income requirements:
Your household income must be below 80% of the area median income (AMI). The AMI is updated annually by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and varies by county.
You must have a valid Social Security number or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN).
You must be a U.S. citizen or a legal immigrant.
In addition to the income requirements, you may also need to meet other eligibility requirements, such as:
- You must not have been evicted from any public housing or Section 8 housing in the past three years.
- You must not have any outstanding felony convictions for drug-related offenses.
- You must not be a registered sex offender.
Types of Low Income Housing in Rochester, NY
There are a variety of low-income housing options available in Rochester, NY, including:- Public Housing: Public housing is owned and operated by your area Housing Authority. Public housing units are rented to low-income households at below-market rates.
- Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers: Section 8 is a federal program that provides rental assistance to low-income households. Vouchers can be used to rent apartments, townhouses, or single-family homes from private landlords.
- Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC): LIHTC is a federal program that provides tax credits to developers who build or renovate affordable housing units. LIHTC units are typically rented at below-market rates.
- Project-Based Section 8: Project-based Section 8 is a federal program that provides rental assistance to low-income households who live in specific apartment buildings or housing developments.
- Very Low Income Housing Development (VLID): VLID is a federal program that provides grants to states and local governments to fund the development of affordable housing for low-income households.
In addition to these federal programs, there are also a number of state and local programs that provide low-income housing assistance in Rochester, NY. These programs may offer rental assistance, down payment assistance, or other forms of financial assistance to help low-income households afford housing.
PublicHousing.com puts together our list of properties using the above program listings all on one website.
We display monthly rates for the apartments when possible. Most of subsidized apartments base the rent on income, therefore, you will need to contact the apartment directly for rates. We list all pertinent contact information.
HUD Fair Market Rent For Rochester, New York - Monroe County
Studio Apartments
$950
One Bedroom Apartments
$1,186
Two Bedroom Apartments
$1,443
Three Bedroom Apartments
$1,593
List of Low Income Housing in or near Rochester, NY
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Urban Park Apartments - Rochester
150 Van Auker St
Rochester, NY - 14608
(585) 436-8800
Monroe County
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Apartment Costs (user reports): 550-675
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Pinnacle Place Apartments - Rochester
919 Clinton Avenue South
Rochester, NY - 14620
(585) 442-9440
Monroe County
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Southeast Towers II - Rochester
15 Savannah Street
Rochester, NY - 14607
(585) 454-2010
Monroe County
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Lake Ravine Apartments - Rochester
582 Lake Avenue
Rochester, NY - 14613
(585) 254-5446
Monroe County
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Keeler Park Apartments - Rochester
501 Seneca Manor Drive
Rochester, NY - 14621
(585) 338-3400
Monroe County
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Jack Kenny Apartments - Rochester
220 Garland Avenue
Rochester, NY - 14611
(585) 235-2645
Monroe County
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South Village Apartments - Rochester
2515 Culver Road
Rochester, NY - 14609
(585) 467-4544
Monroe County
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Apartment Costs (user reports): Rental Range: Cost is 30% of income, income limits apply, Section 8 accepted, DHS accepted,
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Are Utilities included in rent? (user reports): Pay your own heat and utilities.
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R L Edwards Manor - Rochester
615 Clarissa Street
Rochester, NY - 14608
(585) 546-4701
Monroe County
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Edison Senior Housing - Rochester
797 Clifford Avenue
Rochester, NY - 14621
(585) 467-6410
Monroe County
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Section 8 apartment
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Section 8 apartment
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Harris Park Apartments - Rochester
122 Harris Park
Rochester, NY - 14610
(585) 482-3440
Monroe County
Section 8 apartment
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Section 8 apartment
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Brown's Memorial Manor - Rochester
634 Hudson Avenue
Rochester, NY - 14621
(585) 454-5710
Monroe County
Section 8 apartment
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Section 8 apartment
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Dunn Tower Apartments - Rochester
100 Dunn Tower Drive
Rochester, NY - 14606
(585) 429-5520
Monroe County
Section 8 apartment
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Section 8 apartment
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Are Utilities included in rent? (user reports): based on incomeHUD Housing Apartment
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Section 8 apartment
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Section 8 apartment
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Hudson Avenue Apartments - Rochester
2018 Hudson Avenue
Rochester, NY - 14617
(585) 266-2500
Monroe County
See What Other Users Are SayingHUD Housing Apartment
Apartment Costs (user reports): $650.00
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Section 8 apartment
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Atwood Park Apartments - Rochester
4 Atwood Drive
Rochester, NY - 14606
(585) 247-0985
Monroe County
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Butterfly Fields - Rochester
2241 West Henrietta Road
Rochester, NY - 14623
(585) 454-5710
Monroe County
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Parkway Commons - Rochester
600 Island Cottage Road
Rochester, NY - 14612
(585) 265-1180
Monroe County
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Park Ridge Commons - Rochester
1465 Long Pond Road
Rochester, NY - 14626
(585) 368-6228
Monroe County
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Newport Highlands - Rochester
140 Edgecreek Trail
Rochester, NY - 14609
(585) 288-6460
Monroe County
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Affinity Orchard Place Apartments & Townhomes - Rochester
1 Affinity Lane
Rochester, NY - 14616
585-225-8150
Monroe County
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Rochester Housing Authority NY - Rochester
675 West Main Street
Rochester, NY - 14611
(585)697-3602
Monroe County
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Jack Kenny Memorial Housing - Rochester
220 Garland Avenue
Rochester, NY - 14611
(585) 235-2645
Monroe County
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Housing Council In Monroe County,orporate - Rochester
75 College Avenue, Suite 412
Rochester, NY - 14607
585-546-3700-3002
Monroe County
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Urban League Of Rochester - Rochester
265 North Clinton Avenue
Rochester, NY - 14605
585-325-6530-3020
Monroe County
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Apartment Costs (user reports): 650
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Providence Housing Development Corporation - Rochester
1136 Buffalo Road
Rochester, NY - 14624
585-328-3228-1319
Monroe County
Are Utilities included in rent? (user reports): Heat and hot water.
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Pathstone (formerly Rural Opportunities,) - Rochester
400 East Ave
Rochester, NY - 14607
585-546-7180
Monroe County
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Neighborworks Rochester - Rochester
570 South Ave
Rochester, NY - 14620
585-325-4170-333
Monroe County
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Marketview Heights Association, - Rochester
308 North Street
Rochester, NY - 14605
585-423-1540-14
Monroe County
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Warren-Hamilton Housing Development - Rochester
1950 Brighton-Henrietta Tl Rd
Rochester, NY - 14623
(518)648-5947
Monroe County
See What Other Users Are SayingNon Profit Apartment
Apartment Costs (user reports): 550-675
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Urban League Of Rochester Economic Development Corporation - Rochester
312 State St
Rochester, NY - 14608
(585)325-6530
Monroe County
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Urban League Of Rochester Economic Development Corporation - Rochester
265 N Clinton Ave
Rochester, NY - 14605
(212)558-5300
Monroe County
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Bishop Sheen Ecumenical Housing Foundation - Rochester
935 East Avenue
Rochester, NY - 14607
(585)461-4263x1
Monroe County
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Crittenden Boulevard Housing Co - Rochester
249 Norton Village Ln
Rochester, NY - 14609
585-467-2442
Monroe County
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East House Corp. - Rochester
1701 Lac De Ville Blvd
Rochester, NY - 14618
(585) 238-4800
Monroe County
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Flower City Habitat For Humanity - Rochester
200A Public Market
Rochester, NY - 14609
(585)546-1470
Monroe County
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Frederick Douglas Community Development Corp - Rochester
615 Clarissa St
Rochester, NY - 14608
585-546-5997
Monroe County
See What Other Users Are SayingNon Profit Apartment
Apartment Costs (user reports): 800 -950
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Are Utilities included in rent? (user reports): Gas/electric
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Greater Rochester Housing Partnership, - Rochester
183 E Main St 900
Rochester, NY - 14604
(585)423-6320
Monroe County
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Habitat For Humanity International, - Rochester
601 Eknwood Ave
Rochester, NY - 14627
(229)924-6935
Monroe County
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Housing Opportunities Housing Development Fund Corporation - Rochester
7 Prince St
Rochester, NY - 14607
(585)546-6340
Monroe County
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See What Other Users Are SayingNon Profit Apartment
Apartment Costs (user reports): 525
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Are Utilities included in rent? (user reports): water and trash
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Providence Housing Development Corporation - Rochester
C/O Catholic Charities Communi 1945
Rochester, NY - 14622
(585)328-3210
Monroe County
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Tryon Park Apartments - Rochester
249 Norton Village Ln
Rochester, NY - 14609
(585)467-2442
Monroe County
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Genesee West Apartments - Rochester
582 Lake Avenue
Rochester, NY - 14613
585-292-0480
Monroe County
See What Other Users Are SayingHUD Housing Apartment
Apartment Costs (user reports): Low income
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Section 8 apartment
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Section 8 apartment
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Charlotte Harbortown Homes - Affordable Community - Rochester
4575 Lake Ave
Rochester, NY - 14612
(585) 621-4890
Monroe County
See What Other Users Are SayingHUD Housing Apartment
Apartment Costs (user reports): One bedroom 545$
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Section 8 apartment
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See What Other Users Are SayingHUD Housing Apartment
Apartment Costs (user reports): 550-675
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Section 8 apartment
Tips for Finding Low-Income Housing in Rochester, NY
- 1. Check with local social service agencies. Many social service agencies offer affordable housing programs or can provide you with information on affordable housing resources in your area.
- 2. HUD Exchange: The HUD Exchange website provides information on a variety of federal housing programs, including Section 8 and HOME.
- 3. National Low Income Housing Coalition: The NLIHC website provides information on affordable housing programs and policies at the national and state levels.
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