Section 8 & Affordable Housing in 14608
ZIP 14608 covers southwest and northwest Rochester near Lake Avenue, home to RHA communities including Lake Tower and Tubman Terrace, Carlson Commons, Plymouth Manor, and Anthony Square. This page explains how Section 8 and public housing work in this area.
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About This Program in New York
In Rochester, the Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) program and public housing are administered by the Rochester Housing Authority (RHA). Rent is income-based — generally about 30% of adjusted household income — whether in an RHA community or with a voucher used in private housing.
How to Apply in New York
Apply through RHA at rochesterhousing.org when waitlists are open, or in person at 270 Lake Avenue; the 24-hour status line is (585) 697-7574. New York protects renters from source-of-income discrimination statewide (Human Rights Law, Executive Law §§ 292, 296, amended 2019), so most landlords cannot refuse a Housing Choice Voucher. Call RHA at (585) 697-7180.