Rochester Mayor Evans Announces Guaranteed Basic Income Program

This week Mayor Malik Evans announced the launch of Rochester’s Guaranteed Basic Income program. The pilot program that would give $500 a month to around 350 families. Starting Thursday, June 22 at 10 a.m. with an application form, and will be available for one week. To qualify applicants must:

• Be 18 years of age or older
• Live in a qualified census track in the City of Rochester
• Have lived in the City for at least one year before applying
• Have a household income of at or below 185% of the Federal Poverty Level
• Only one individual per household can participate in the program

Evans adds that partners at the Lab for Economic Opportunities will randomly select 351 households to receive a monthly payment of $500 over 12 months. Through an investment of $2.2 million from the City’s American Rescue Plan Act Allotment, Rochester’s GBI program will provide the monthly payment.

Source: Rochester First