461/561/Federal St — Public housing in Rochester

6 Fromm Pl, Rochester, NY, 14605

Income-based rent · about 30% of income · 164 units · Managed by Rochester Housing Authority (RHA)

About this apartment

461/561/Federal St is a public housing development in Rochester with 164 apartments, run by the Rochester Housing Authority (RHA). Rent is about 30% of household income. Apply through the housing authority — call 585-697-3602.

This is public housing. You apply through the Rochester Housing Authority (RHA), not at the building, and you do not need a Section 8 voucher. Rent is generally set at about 30% of your adjusted household income.

About 461/561/Federal St

461/561/Federal St is a public housing development in Rochester with 164 apartments. HUD lists it at 6 Fromm Pl, Rochester, NY 14605 (this may be one building or the management office for the development).

Who can apply

Public housing is for low-income households that meet HUD income limits for the area — the limit is 80% of area median income, and most new residents earn far less. The housing authority also checks household size, rental history and other eligibility rules.

How to apply

1. Contact the Rochester Housing Authority (RHA) at 585-697-3602, or use its online application, and ask how to apply for public housing.
2. The public housing waiting list is separate from the Section 8 voucher list — you can be on both.
3. Have ID for every household member, proof of income, and Social Security numbers where available.
4. Keep your contact information current with the housing authority so you do not miss a letter about an interview or unit offer.

Your rights

New York State law bans source-of-income discrimination statewide, so a landlord can't turn you down because you use a Section 8 voucher or other housing assistance (Executive Law § 296).

Nearby

See more subsidized and voucher-friendly housing on the Rochester page and read how to apply for Section 8 in Rochester.

Source: HUD Public Housing Developments database (Nov 2026). Unit counts and contacts come from HUD and may lag reality — always confirm with the housing authority. This is not an availability listing.