Lake Tower/tubman Public Housing Rochester, NY
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Lake Tower/tubman is a Public Housing community in Rochester, NY with 341 units reporting 93% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $443/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 23 months.
341
total units
93%
occupancy
$443
avg resident rent
23 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 321 Lake Ave, Rochester, NY 14608 Map → |
| Average household income | $19,004/yr |
| Average personal income | $11,335/yr |
| People per unit | 1.7 |
| Moved in within last year | 14% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 79% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 94% |
| One-bedroom share | 58% |
How to apply at Lake Tower/tubman
Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
- Call or visit the management office at 321 Lake Ave, Rochester; ask if the waitlist is open and request an application.
- Gather ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and proof of all income. Applications are always free.
- Claim eligible preferences (homelessness, veteran, local residency) with documentation.
- Respond fast to interview letters; verify rent expectations against your budget (~$443/mo average here).
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| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Lake Tower/tubman have?
Public Housing. Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
How much is rent at Lake Tower/tubman?
Residents report average rents near $443/month in HUD administrative data. Under most federal programs you pay roughly 30% of adjusted income — your actual amount depends on household income and unit size.
How do I apply at Lake Tower/tubman?
Contact the management office at 321 Lake Ave in Rochester. Ask whether the waitlist is open, request an application, and claim any preferences you qualify for. There is never a fee to apply for HUD-subsidized housing.