housing

Looking for information on housing, social services, or mental health? Make sure you lock this date in your calendar for Saturday, August 20th. The Community Total Health & Wellness Fair will help anyone one in need of services provided by the City of Rochester and Monroe County. The fair will be at International Plaza 838 […]

Governor Kathy Hochul announced that $682 million in bonds and subsidies were awarded to create or preserve more than 1,600 affordable, sustainable, and supportive homes across the state. $70 million for Tailor Square in the city of Rochester. The project will convert the historic four-story manufacturing building home to Hickey Freeman into 134 affordable apartments, including […]

State and local leaders unveiled the completion of a $30 million, 112-unit, affordable housing development on Rochester’s Inner Loop near East Avenue. The development will offer inclusive and affordable housing on East Avenue along the Inner Loop, consisting of a five-story, 112-unit, apartment building. Included are 35 units set aside for elderly residents and 20 units […]

Since the pandemic and prior to there has been a lot of discussion on housing in the city of Rochester. With rising rent, evictions, housing quality, affordable home options, and foreclosures people are left with more questions than answers. Rochester City Councils Kim Smith will be holding input sessions to address housing in the city. […]

There are a couple of bills that passed in the state Senate to help veterans who served in the military and in war zones. The proposals will help veterans and active duty military personnel better acclimate to civilian life. The bills include a property tax exemption for veterans who served in combat. There is also […]

Gov. Kathy Hochul announced during a COVID-19 briefing that she would not extend state eviction moratorium again. It will end on Saturday (01/15). The state is reopening its application portal for eviction protection and rent relief. While the state doesn’t have the money to provide more rent relief right now, people who apply will get […]

From new buildings to new businesses, renovations to reopenings, there is lots to get caught up on and keep track of in the Rochester area. If you have been to the city in the last year, you probably have noticed construction continuing, despite the pandemic. Most visible change and development, from Midtown to the former […]

Here is some important information for anyone that may be facing eviction in the city of Rochester and Monroe County. Mayor Lovely Warren and County Executive are working together to help prevent evictions and homelessness once the moratorium expires. The eviction moratorium will expire May 1, 2021. The city and county have $40 million in […]