Analysis by Joshua Cappell
Last Updated: January, 7th 2026
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.
The application may be completed online at https://www.rochesterhousing.org/apply.
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.
Do you have little or no income?
Be aware that some housing assistance programs have a minimum income requirement, such as Low-Income Housing Tax Credit aparments.Francine Harris says:
"I like Affordable Housing Online because it directs you to a variety of housing authorities. I recommend this website to anyone looking for affordable housing."