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Provides contact and overview of the Division of Zoning.

Rochester Urban Renewal Agency (RURA) Mission StatementThe mission of the Rochester Urban Renewal Agency is to stimulate urban economic growth and revitalize urban neighborhoods. This is accomplished through the redevelopment of blighted and disinvested areas, creating and retaining jobs, attracting

Provides comprehensive information on the City's wide variety of housing initiatives.

Information about the dangers of lead paint and what you can do to reduce risk of lead poisoning.

Use the project and planning application to find information about major projects the City has invested in.

Special Permit requirements for certain specific uses in each Zoning District.

Information and application forms for the Certificate of Occupancy process.

City of Rochester departments.

Welcome to the Bureau of Business and Housing Development (BHD). We have four main divisions that work together with our Administrative unit to achieve our goals: Business Development, Housing, Real Estate, and Credit Underwriting.

Content of Business Development support, and contacts.

Provides information on City programs assisting with property rehabilitation and repair.

The Healthy ROC Grocer Program makes it easy for you to find stores conveniently located in your neighborhood or near your workplace to quickly fill your shopping basket with nutritious, wholesome foods that support well-being for you and your family.

The Zoning Board of Appeals hears requests for Variances to the City’s Zoning Code and Administrative Appeals for decisions made by the Manager of Zoning.

Information about the Preservation Board.

The City of Rochester's Division of Real Estate is charged with the responsible management and oversight of all City-Owned and City-Utilized real estate assets via sales, leases, licenses and property retention procedures.

Mayor Malik Evans announced the creation of the City of Rochester Housing Quality Task Force on February 15, 2022. The group of housing advocates, providers, City officials, and government and nonprofit leaders was co-chaired by Aqua Porter, Executive Director of the Rochester-Monroe Anti-Poverty Initiative and...

Preservation Board membership.

Learn about what type of business the NSCs require permits for operating. Learn about the renewal process for existing permit holders.

Electrical, Plumbing, SERO trade licensing information.

Supporting homeownership in neighborhoods that have experienced disinvestment Some neighborhoods in the city of Rochester have experienced a long history of disinvestment, resulting in deep and ongoing challenges. Today, focused programs like Buy The Block are working to strengthen these neighborhoo