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Eviction Prevention Resources

The COVID-19 pandemic has been an extremely challenging time for tenants and landlords. The City of Rochester and Monroe County have partnered to implement programs designed to help.

Property Information

The City of Rochester’s Property Information Application provides public access to property assessment, property tax, and water billing information.

Rochester Housing Quality Task Force

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...

Rochester Land Bank Corporation

The Rochester Land Bank Corporation will return the underutilized property to productive use, preserve and create quality housing, enhance the quality of life within neighborhoods, and encourage economic opportunities.

Buy the Block

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

Bureau of Buildings and Compliance

The Bureau of Zoning and Permitting ensures that Rochester’s neighborhoods and businesses are safe and vibrant by upholding the City’s building codes and property standards.

Rochester Housing Market Study 2007

The Rochester City-Wide Housing Market Study collected market data with a full analysis of the City's neighborhoods, finance environment, and housing programs, creating a set of recommendations for future planning efforts one shared vision to reinvigorate Rochester's neighborhoods.

Residency Requirement Policy

It is the policy of the City of Rochester that employees hired on or after October 1, 2008 are required to maintain residency in the City throughout their employment. This policy is designed to encourage employees to maintain a commitment and involvement with the community in which they live.

Home Purchase Assistance Program

The City of Rochester's Home Purchase Assistance Program Grant (HPAP) provides down payment and closing cost assistance to first-time buyers who meet program requirements. Grants of up to $6,000 are available for closing cost assistance to first-time buyers who are income-eligible.

RFQ- Buy the Block Program Lenders

The City of Rochester is seeking proposals from qualified lenders to provide assistance to eligible homeowners participating in our Buy the Block Program. This program is focused on building new single-family, high-quality, affordable homes that are sold to qualified first-time homebuyers.

Surplus Property Sales

These are auctions of city-owned real estate typically in need of repair and redevelopment. This is a competitive bid process and some may require a development proposal should you have the winning bid.