Programs for Housing & Eviction Prevention
Section 8
The wait list for 1-2 bedroom housing is closed! You can still apply for 3+ bedroom housing if you qualify.
Link for online application: https://www.rochesterhousing.org/apply
Rochester city-wide tenant union
Contact Rochester City-Wide Tenant Union for help if you believe your landlord is violating the law.
Call: 585-210-0705
Rochester Tenant Defense Project
Call: 585-504-6195
Visit: www.tenantdefense.org
Catholic Family Center
Provides rent and security deposit assistance as well as temporary housing.
Website: https://www.cfcrochester.org/
Phone: 585-546-7220 ext. 6801
Emergency Housing
Department of Human Services (DHS)
Contact DHS for shelter placement and to inquire about other emergency housing options such as motel/hotel vouchers.
Location: 111 Westfall Rd, Rochester, NY 14620
Phone: Business hours 8am-4pm: 585-753-6044
After hours (after 5pm) : 585-442-1742
The Center for Youth
Center for Youth has shelter, housing, crisis nurseries, food cupboard, and other crisis services.
24 Hour Crisis Line: 585-271-7670
Location: 905 Monroe Avenue, Rochester, NY 14620
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8 AM - 9 PM
Email: info@CenterForYouth.net
Phone: 585-473-2464
Monroe County Department of Human Services
Provides emergency housing placement in shelters throughout the county during regular business hours; available to DSS and non-DSS recipients.
Eligibility: Currently in Monroe County.
Application Process: Call for information.
Required Documentation: Call for information.
Fees: None.
Monroe County Department of Human Services also provides income support services, medical assistance and comprehensive services to populations in need.
Service/Intake:585-753-6044 (Business Hours Intake)
Service/Intake:585-753-6960 (To request an application by mail)
Email: mcdss@monroecounty.gov
Website: otda.ny.gov/programs/applications
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VOC Emergency Housing for Veterans
Provides emergency housing to chronically homeless and at-risk veterans.
Eligibility: Homeless and proof of veteran/discharge status. Must not have sex offender or arson conviction.
Application Process: Call for information.
Fees: No fee for services.
Location: 290 Cypress Street, Rochester , NY 14620
Phone: 585-506-9060
Email: Alec.Andrest@vocroc.org
Website: www.VOCROC.org
YWCA (for women)
YWCA's Housing Program has Emergency Housing, Supportive Living for Women in Recovery, Long-Term Housing at YWCA, Affordable Apartments in the Community.
To apply for Emergency Housing Placement, please apply for Emergency Assistance at the Department of Human Services (DHS) at 691 St. Paul St, Rochester, NY 14605 (585-753-6687 during business hours or 585-442-1742 after hours). Although DHS determines shelter placement, you can request YWCA.
If you have any questions, contact YWCA Emergency Housing Supervisor at 585-368-2296.
Visit: https://www.YWCARochester.org for more information
Sanctuary House (for Women and Women with Children)
This program is through Catholic Family Center and provides an emergency shelter for homeless women and women with children.
The address is confidential until the caller has been accepted into the program.
Eligibility: Must be willing to apply for public assistance even if turned down. Female children: any age. Male children: up to age 18 years and must accompany the mother.
Must not have a criminal record involving violence or arson.
Application Process: Call Monroe County Department of Human Services at 585-753-6687 during business hours or 585-442-1742 after hours.
Fees: Fees paid by the Salvation Army or DHS.
Phone: 585-277-7550
Visit: www.CFCRochester.org
Francis Center Program (for Men)
This program is through Catholic Family Center and offers a 30 bed emergency shelter for homeless men.
Long-term, transitional, and support services available.
Location: 547 Joseph Avenue, Rochester, NY
Phone: 585-423-9590
Visit: www.CFCRochester.org
Saint Joseph's House of Hospitality (for Men)
Provides an emergency shelter for men.
Eligibility: Males, ages 18 years and older.
No drugs or alcohol permitted on the premises.
Application Process: Contact St. Joseph's during the day to see if a bed is available or walk-in at 8:00PM. Curfew is 8:30PM and no one is allowed in the building past 10:00PM.
Required Documentation: None.
Fees: No fee for service.
Saint Joseph's House of Hospitality is a Rochester Catholic Worker community that provides food, clothing, shelter, and spiritually-centered care to its guests.
Location: 402 South Avenue, Rochester, NY 14620
Phone: 585-232-3262 (After Hours: Answering Machine monitored regularly)
Email: st.joes@frontier.com
Website: www.saintjoeshouse.org