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Rent assistance is available in Rochester New York and the greater Monroe County area. Several non-profits and charities focus on offering rent help to the low income, unemployed, elderly, and disabled.
Financial assistance can be provided in an emergency or crisis situation to pay rent to someone so they can avoid an eviction. Funds can also be used to pay for moving costs, security deposits, or other housing costs in certain situations. You will need to apply for the rental programs, and the Rochester agencies will have their own criteria that need to be met in order to determine if someone is qualified for housing assistance. If you need help in Rochester or Monroe County, call the non-profits or government programs below.
Salvation Army Rochester Area Services runs a program known as the Emergency and Family Services assistance. The main office is located at 70 Liberty Pole Way in Rochester, New York. The main phone number is (585) 987-9540 x2238, and dial this number for Service/Intake. Resources available include the Emergency Family Assistance Program as well as emergency security deposits and rent assistance. The funds will be paid directly to the applicants landlord. Financial assistance is available one time only to Monroe County individuals, when funds are available. You will need to also work with DHS Emergency Assistance worker to get long term counseling.
Pathstone, which can be reached at (800) 888-6770, offers several programs for migrant and low income workers in Monroe County New York. Among the services include shelter, free food and nutritional assistance, emergency shelter, first month rental assistance and money for security deposits, rent in arrears assistance, mortgage and low income assistance and utilities in arrears assistance. Most of the funding is one time only, and is not meant to pay recurring housing or other bills.
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Monroe County Department of Human Services offers a number of emergency assistance programs that can offer low income housing, rent help, and grants for other expenses, such as heating bills. Many funds are provided by the government, and DHS staff can refer people to many other services and programs. 111 Westfall Road, Rochester, New York. Phone (585) 753-6000.
East Rochester Community Resource Center Program - Provides furniture, appliances, and cash assistance for paying rent, as well as household goods such as Bedding/Linen and Kitchenware. All programs are one time only. Referrals to local churches, charities, and government programs are provided too. 333 Chestnut Street, East Rochester, New York. (585) 586-0525
Rochester Department of Planning and Development Community Development Administration, dial (585) 7531003, runs the local version of the Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program. This federal government created and funded program can pay up to 18 months towards rent, utility and security deposits, and other housing costs, such as energy bills. Also meet with a housing counselor for free advice to prevent an eviction and address other housing needs. Emergency Shelter Grants are offered too.
Rochester Housing Association, located at 675 West Main Street in Rochester, Phone: (585)697-3602, runs the New York section 8 housing voucher program. This offers low income housing and affordable apartments and homes to renters.
Baden Street Settlement of Rochester, Inc. - Call them to apply for free food vouchers, emergency funds for paying rent or mortgage assistance, long term housing referrals, used or new clothing, emergency housing, medications, and holiday assistance. 152 Baden St., Rochester, New York. 585-325-8100
Another program known as Heading Home can also provide rental assistance to Rochester New York and the greater Monroe County region. They include.
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