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RPO Under the Stars Full Orchestra Concert

The City of Rochester presents RPO Under the Stars, an evening of music conducted by the RPO's Jherrard Hardeman, showcasing songs from iconic films spanning various genres, including thrillers, romance, action, comedy, and outer space.

  • No tickets are needed. Just bring your blanket and chairs.
  • Grounds open at 6 p.m. with food and drinks available for purchase.
  • The musical evening kicks off at 6:45 with the Flower City Pride Band.
  • Plus, check out the sidewalk astronomy that will be set up by the Rochester Museum and Science Center!

City of Rochester property tax estimate tool

Interested in confirming what the new tax rate means for your City of Rochester home? Check out our new Homeowner Property Tax Calculator to get a more accurate estimate of your 2024 property tax bill! 

This tool estimates your new property tax by considering the City’s new, lower tax rate and the changes in your property values from the recent reassessment. 

Keep in mind, this new estimate does not include embellishments and does not reflect any New York State Tax Credits that you may receive. 

Municipal code violations and tickets

Housing code violations

If you are contesting a Housing or Get Tough ticket, you must be the deeded owner of the property to which the ticket was issued to testify.  If you are not the deeded owner, you must have notarized authorization to testify (unless the owner is appearing with you).  See "Authorization Forms for Others' Appearance" section below to obtain a form. Hearings for HC/GT tickets are held on Mondays only.