Rochester Housing Authority

Rochester Housing Authority The Rochester Housing Authority serves lower-income families, seniors & disabled program participants

Established in 1955 as an independent public corporation by New York State Public Housing Law, the Rochester Housing Authority (RHA) serves more than 25,000 lower-income families, seniors and disabled residents and program participants in the five-county Greater Rochester area. Approximately 20% of those reside in the 2,400+ RHA public housing units, while others served receive assistance in the form of voucher or certificate programs that help them afford eligible, private housing.

Looking to gain hands-on experience this summer? The City of Rochester’s Summer of Opportunity Program (SOOP) provides s...
06/04/2026

Looking to gain hands-on experience this summer? The City of Rochester’s Summer of Opportunity Program (SOOP) provides summer job opportunities for young people.

Interested? Visit https://rocyouthemployment.com/ to learn more!

Girl Scouts of Western New York Day Camp at Piperwood provides programming for girls entering Kindergarten to 8th Grade ...
06/02/2026

Girl Scouts of Western New York Day Camp at Piperwood provides programming for girls entering Kindergarten to 8th Grade in the fall of this year! See the flyer or visit www.gswny.org/summercamp for more details.

The ROC MBK Summer Scholars 2026 Application deadline is approaching!This opportunity is open to middle school-aged yout...
06/01/2026

The ROC MBK Summer Scholars 2026 Application deadline is approaching!

This opportunity is open to middle school-aged youth across the City of Rochester, NY. The MBK Summer Scholars Program is designed to empower young people through leadership development, social-emotional growth, community-building, enrichment activities, and workforce readiness experiences.

See the flyer for more details!

Do you or someone you know need help with computer skills?  The Lincoln Branch Library holds 1-on-1 sessions on digital ...
06/01/2026

Do you or someone you know need help with computer skills?

The Lincoln Branch Library holds 1-on-1 sessions on digital literacy every Wednesday and Thursday! 💻

For more information visit https://www.cityofrochester.gov/events/basic-computer-skills-help

Get 1-on-1 computer help from Literacy Rochester's digital volunteers every Wednesday and Thursday.

06/01/2026

NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING:

The Board of Commissioners of the Rochester Housing Authority (“RHA”) hereby notifies the public that it will conduct a special meeting on June 3, 2026, at 2:00 p.m., at 675 West Main Street, in the Thomas McHugh Room, to discuss and address the following agenda action item in a public forum as set forth below:

AGENDA:

1. Open Forum- Public Comment
2. The Selection of a New Executive Director
3. Adjournment

Consistent with the NY Public Officers Law, this is a special meeting of RHA, and all members of the public are welcome to attend.

RHA’s Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) Program offers support, resources, and guidance to help participants grow their inco...
05/28/2026

RHA’s Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) Program offers support, resources, and guidance to help participants grow their income, pursue education, and move toward long-term success.

Connect with your Housing Specialist or complete the FSS Interest Form to learn more.

https://www.rochesterhousing.org/what-is-fss

Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) is a voluntary employment and savings incentive program designed to assist families in becoming economically independent and self-sufficient.

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. As the month comes to an end, RHA wants to remind our community that mental wellne...
05/27/2026

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. As the month comes to an end, RHA wants to remind our community that mental wellness matters every day.

Taking care of your mental health is just as important as taking care of your physical health. 💚

Visit our partner, NAMI, for information on resources available.
https://www.nami.org/

Get mental health support, education, and advocacy from NAMI—the nation’s largest grassroots organization for people affected by mental illness.

Address

675 West Main Street
Rochester, NY
14611

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

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