The Rochester Housing Authority is a public agency serving the greater Rochester, New York area. Its core mission is providing subsidized housing and rental assistance to low-and-moderate income individuals and families, with programs serving more than 27,000 people.
The agency operates two primary programs: Public Housing, which provides subsidized housing units, and the Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) program, which offers rental assistance. Its stated mission centers on ensuring access to high-quality, safe, affordable housing in communities free of barriers.
As a public housing authority, the organisation works within the public housing and social services sectors. It emphasises providing quality housing and resources designed to offer residents a clear path to self-sufficiency.
