Section 8 Housing in Rochester
Section 8 in Rochester is the Housing Choice Voucher program, administered locally by the Rochester Housing Authority (RHA). New York protects voucher holders statewide, which strengthens your options here. This page explains how the program works and how to apply.
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About This Program in Rochester
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 Rochester
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.