Analysis by Ayat Elkarib
Last Updated: February, 23rd 2024
The Rochester Housing Authority (RHA) Emergency Housing Voucher waiting list is currently open. Applications are being accepted from July 19, 2021 until further notice.
Please note: According to the RHA public notice, "For an Individual/Family to be eligible to receive an EHV, at least one (1) of the following criteria must be met:
To apply during the opening period, contact the Partners Ending Homelessness (Monroe County Continuum of Care), through the community’s Coordinated Entry System for a referral.
Preferences have not yet been confirmed.
It is not known how applicants will be placed on the waiting list.
For more information, visit the RHA website.
Sources: This information was verified by the RHA public notice, on July 20, 2021.
Let's Discuss Emergency Housing Voucher Project-Based
Did you apply? Share your experience with the community.
Emergency Housing Voucher has preferences for: Preferences Unconfirmed. Preferences are not required but Project-Based applicants that meet these criteria will be moved up the waiting list.
Emergency Housing Voucher Project-Based Waiting List is managed by Rochester Housing Authority.
Rochester Housing Authority provides affordable housing for up to 12,459 low- and moderate-income households through its Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher and public housing programs.
This housing agency serves Livingston County, Monroe County, Ontario County, Orleans County, Wayne County, New York.
Wait until you have a Section 8 voucher to find housing.
It usually takes months or years to reach the top of a Section 8 HCV waiting list. Any apartments you see now will likely not be available when you get your voucher.Ellie Ruedas says:
"Affordable Housing Online is the best way to keep informed on housing openings."
