Eviction Prevention Resources

The City and community partners understand that the COVID-19 pandemic has been an extremely challenging time for tenants and landlords. Many tenants have experienced job loss and reduced income, and have had difficulty keeping up with their rent. According to recent surveys of property owners by Monroe County and City of Rochester in partnership with the Ash Center at Harvard University, approximately 25% of rental units in the city of were behind on their rent as of March 2021.  With property owners expected to file a wave of evictions, there is urgency to help connect these families to resources as quickly as possible. The City of Rochester and Monroe County have partnered to implement programs designed to help. Please see below for more information.

March 25, 2021 Webinar on Eviction Prevention Initiatives

The City and County hosted a webinar on March 25, 2021, to review the eviction prevention initiatives and programs that have been implemented since the pandemic began, and to preview an upcoming program.

Please click the links below to view:

• Recording of the webinar on the City's Youtube Channel
• Download the PowerPoint slides from the event

Materials for Program Promotion

• ENGLISH- Listing of key Eviction Prevention and Housing Programs, Rent Arears Eligibility
• SPANISH- Listing of key Eviction Prevention and Housing Programs, Rent Arears Eligibility
• Tenant repairs guidance
• Sample email blast pre-written content
• Postcard- Housing Council Eviction Prevention Resources

Currently-Available Eviction Prevention Resources