Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Rochester, NY
There are 166 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Rochester with roughly 14,901 assisted units — including 68 project-based Section 8 buildings, 12 public housing developments, and 125 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $309 to $696 per month. Median reported wait: about 24 months.
166
assisted properties
14,901
subsidized units
$503
typical rent
24 mo
median wait
Map of subsidized housing in Rochester
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Rochester
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte Lake River Homes LIHTCPB Section 8 | 553 | — | — |
| Rochester Highlands Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 504 | — | — |
| Andrews Terrace LIHTCPB Section 8 | 496 | $353 | — |
| Keeler Park Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 491 | $439 | — |
| Tri Veterans Housing LIHTC | 469 | — | — |
| Pinnacle Place LIHTC | 407 | — | — |
| 185 Mount Hope Ave LIHTC | 402 | — | — |
| Parliament/h-r/seneca Mnr Th Public Housing | 396 | $458 | 16 mo |
| Lake Tower/tubman Public Housing | 341 | $443 | 23 mo |
| Southeast Towers Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 336 | — | — |
| Cedars of Chili LIHTC | 321 | — | — |
| Dte&w/kennedy/jon Child Public Housing | 305 | $355 | 13 mo |
| Park Square PB Section 8 | 288 | $397 | — |
| Marietta Assoc LIHTC | 256 | — | — |
| St Simons Terrace LIHTC | 254 | — | — |
| Urban Park/james a Dobson Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 254 | — | — |
| Urban Park Apts PB Section 8 | 242 | $368 | — |
| Creek House Commons LIHTC | 240 | — | — |
| Lexington Court/glenwood Public Housing | 240 | $410 | 19 mo |
| 161/261/361/capsule Public Housing | 237 | $696 | 47 mo |
| Fight Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | 236 | $443 | — |
| Bay Zimmer/holland/gantt/parkside Public Housing | 215 | $557 | 31 mo |
| Cedarwood Towers LIHTC | 206 | — | — |
| The Hamilton PB Section 8 | 202 | $371 | — |
| The Hamilton LIHTC | 201 | — | — |
| Winton Gardens Towers LIHTCPB Section 8 | 200 | $342 | — |
| Sycamore Green LIHTCPB Section 8 | 194 | $309 | — |
| Southview Towers LIHTC | 193 | — | — |
| Luther/bronson/ut/atlantic Public Housing | 189 | $441 | 24 mo |
| Eastman Reserve LIHTCPB Section 8 | 188 | — | — |
| Greece Seniors LIHTCPB Section 8 | 176 | — | — |
| 461/561/federal St Public Housing | 164 | $653 | 43 mo |
| Edna Craven Estates LIHTCPB Section 8 | 164 | — | — |
| St.bernard's Park Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 160 | — | — |
| Skyview Senior Housing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 157 | — | — |
| Borinquen Assoc LIHTC | 153 | — | — |
| Los Flamboyanes Rad PB Section 8 | 137 | $387 | — |
| Erie Harbor LIHTC | 131 | — | — |
| Dunn Tower Apartments §236 | 116 | — | — |
| 774 West Main Street LIHTC | 113 | — | — |
| 270 on East LIHTCPB Section 8 | 112 | — | — |
| Lake Ravine Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 110 | $382 | — |
| Lofts at Sibley Square LIHTCPB Section 8 | 104 | — | — |
| Westfall Heights Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 101 | — | — |
| Dunn Tower Ii PB Section 8 | 99 | $432 | — |
| Voters Block Community LIHTCPB Section 8 | 92 | — | — |
| St Bernard's Apts Ii LIHTC | 88 | — | — |
| Ywca of Rochester & Monroe County LIHTC | 86 | — | — |
| East Court V PB Section 8 | 84 | $414 | — |
| 1630 Dewey Avenue LIHTCPB Section 8 | 80 | — | — |
| Irondequoit Senior Living LIHTCPB Section 8 | 80 | — | — |
| Hallman's Court LIHTC | 77 | — | — |
| Olean Revitalization LIHTCPB Section 8 | 77 | — | — |
| Community on East Main LIHTCPB Section 8 | 76 | — | — |
| Huntington Park Apts LIHTC | 75 | — | — |
| Pueblo Nuevo LIHTCPB Section 8 | 75 | — | — |
| Dunn Tower Apartments PB Section 8 | 74 | $336 | — |
| Sibley Redevelopment Affordable Phase LIHTCPB Section 8 | 72 | — | — |
| Union Square Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 72 | — | — |
| Carriage Factory Special Needs Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 71 | — | — |
| Hfa Mou Central Office LIHTC | 69 | — | — |
| Cornerstone Pointe Apartments LIHTC | 66 | — | — |
| Ridgeview Special Needs a LIHTC | 64 | — | — |
| Harris Park Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 63 | $440 | — |
| Thurston and Chiliã‚â Avenue LIHTCPB Section 8 | 63 | — | — |
| Alexander Street Apartments LIHTC | 60 | — | — |
| Wedgepoint Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 60 | — | — |
| Mills and Michelsen LIHTC | 59 | — | — |
| St Bernard's Apts I LIHTC | 59 | — | — |
| Holy Rosary Apts & Strategic Infill LIHTCPB Section 8 | 58 | — | — |
| Eastman Gardens LIHTCPB Section 8 | 57 | — | — |
| South Village Apartments PB Section 8 | 56 | $372 | — |
| Resch Commons §202 Senior | 55 | $465 | — |
| Rochester General Hudson Hsng. §202 Senior | 55 | $396 | — |
| St. Jude Apartments §202 Senior | 55 | $430 | — |
| Ambassadore Apts LIHTC | 53 | — | — |
| Park Ridge Commons PB Section 8 | 50 | $456 | — |
| Rl Edwards Manor §202 Senior | 49 | $464 | — |
| Nota Special Needs Apartm LIHTCPB Section 8 | 46 | — | — |
| Stadium Estates - Phase Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 46 | — | — |
| East House -- State Street Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 45 | — | — |
| Stadium Estates LIHTCPB Section 8 | 45 | — | — |
| Zion Hill Senior Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 45 | — | — |
| Market Apartments at Corpus Christi LIHTCPB Section 8 | 42 | — | — |
| Jefferson Wollensack LIHTCPB Section 8 | 41 | — | — |
| L2p Westside LIHTCPB Section 8 | 41 | — | — |
| Calkins Corners §202 Senior | 40 | $483 | — |
| Canal Place LIHTC | 40 | — | — |
| Newport Highlands PB Section 8 | 40 | $477 | — |
| Wedge Point Court PB Section 8 | 40 | $459 | — |
| 47 Troup Assoc LIHTC | 36 | — | — |
| Carlson Commons Public Housing | 35 | $475 | 98 mo |
| Plymouth Manor LIHTCPB Section 8Public Housing | 35 | $516 | 14 mo |
| Susan B Anthony Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 35 | — | — |
| The Mills at High Falls LIHTC | 34 | — | — |
| Atwood Park Senior Apartments §202 Senior | 33 | $441 | — |
| Unity Senior Housing LIHTC | 33 | — | — |
| Voc Liberty Landing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 33 | — | — |
| Olean Kennedy Revitalization 3 Project LIHTCPB Section 8 | 32 | — | — |
| St Michael's Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 32 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Rochester (project-based)
These buildings carry HUD Section 8 contracts attached to the units — apply at each management office rather than through the voucher waitlist. How project-based Section 8 works →
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte Lake River Homes LIHTCPB Section 8 | 553 | — | — |
| Rochester Highlands Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 504 | — | — |
| Andrews Terrace LIHTCPB Section 8 | 496 | $353 | — |
| Keeler Park Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 491 | $439 | — |
| Southeast Towers Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 336 | — | — |
| Park Square PB Section 8 | 288 | $397 | — |
| Urban Park/james a Dobson Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 254 | — | — |
| Urban Park Apts PB Section 8 | 242 | $368 | — |
| Fight Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | 236 | $443 | — |
| The Hamilton PB Section 8 | 202 | $371 | — |
| Winton Gardens Towers LIHTCPB Section 8 | 200 | $342 | — |
| Sycamore Green LIHTCPB Section 8 | 194 | $309 | — |
| Eastman Reserve LIHTCPB Section 8 | 188 | — | — |
| Greece Seniors LIHTCPB Section 8 | 176 | — | — |
| Edna Craven Estates LIHTCPB Section 8 | 164 | — | — |
Public housing developments in Rochester
Rents here are set at about 30% of household income and managed by the local housing authority. About the public housing program →
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parliament/h-r/seneca Mnr Th Public Housing | 396 | $458 | 16 mo |
| Lake Tower/tubman Public Housing | 341 | $443 | 23 mo |
| Dte&w/kennedy/jon Child Public Housing | 305 | $355 | 13 mo |
| Lexington Court/glenwood Public Housing | 240 | $410 | 19 mo |
| 161/261/361/capsule Public Housing | 237 | $696 | 47 mo |
| Bay Zimmer/holland/gantt/parkside Public Housing | 215 | $557 | 31 mo |
| Luther/bronson/ut/atlantic Public Housing | 189 | $441 | 24 mo |
| 461/561/federal St Public Housing | 164 | $653 | 43 mo |
| Carlson Commons Public Housing | 35 | $475 | 98 mo |
| Anthony Square LIHTCPublic Housing | 15 | $515 | — |
| Scattered Sites Public Housing | 4 | — | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Rochester
Tax-credit units rent below market rate for households within income bands (often 30–60% of Area Median Income). Understanding LIHTC →
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tri Veterans Housing LIHTC | 469 | — | — |
| Pinnacle Place LIHTC | 407 | — | — |
| 185 Mount Hope Ave LIHTC | 402 | — | — |
| Cedars of Chili LIHTC | 321 | — | — |
| Marietta Assoc LIHTC | 256 | — | — |
| St Simons Terrace LIHTC | 254 | — | — |
| Creek House Commons LIHTC | 240 | — | — |
| Cedarwood Towers LIHTC | 206 | — | — |
| The Hamilton LIHTC | 201 | — | — |
| Southview Towers LIHTC | 193 | — | — |
| Borinquen Assoc LIHTC | 153 | — | — |
| Erie Harbor LIHTC | 131 | — | — |
| 774 West Main Street LIHTC | 113 | — | — |
| St Bernard's Apts Ii LIHTC | 88 | — | — |
| Ywca of Rochester & Monroe County LIHTC | 86 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Monroe County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Monroe County: studio $1,116, 1-BR $1,256, 2-BR $1,573, 3-BR $1,895, 4-BR $2,083.
Full FMR table for Monroe County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Rochester
- Apply to buildings directly. Project-based Section 8, public housing, §202/§811 and LIHTC properties run their own waitlists — contact each office using the details on its page.
- Join voucher waitlists. Your regional housing authority administers Housing Choice Vouchers; ask about current openings and preferences. Step-by-step application guide →
- Document everything. ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and income proof speed up both paths.
- Stay reachable. Update your address everywhere — missed mail is the top reason applicants lose spots.
Nearby cities with low income housing
- Brighton, NY
- Brockport, NY
- Fairport, NY
- Gates, NY
- Greece, NY
- Hamlin, NY
- Henrietta, NY
- Irondequoit, NY
- North Chili, NY
- Penfield, NY
- Scottsville, NY
- Webster, NY
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.