Rochester Housing Authority

MOVING WITHIN THE ROCHESTER AREA

If you are a current participant of the Rochester Housing Authorities’ Section 8 program and wish to move within our 5 county area (Monroe, Orleans, Livingston, Ontario & Wayne counties) you must meet the following criteria:

1. Be a tenant in good standing which means that: 
    a. You have no outstanding debt owed to your landlord or any federally
        funded Housing Authority. 
    b. You have no outstanding “tenant caused” HQS violation.
    c. You have been under contract with your current landlord for one year or
        more.

If you meet the above criteria:

1. You MUST give at least a 30 day notice to your Landlord. 
    a.    If you are at the end of your lease you can write a letter to your
           Landlord saying you are not renewing your lease and make sure 
           that your Housing Specialist receives a copy. 
    b.    If you have been a tenant for at least one year but are NOT at the end
           of your lease you and your landlord must sign a Dissolution of Lease. 
           You can obtain this form from your Housing Specialist.

2. Review the 
“When Moving, Be Aware” document to help prepare you for the
    pitfalls of moving.

Once your Housing Special is notified that you wish to move, your folder will be assigned to a Moving Housing Specialist and you will be contacted to set up an appointment to receive your moving papers.

EXCEPTION: If you are a victim of Domestic Violence

1. Fill out the 
HUD-50066 form and attach all documentation such as police 
    reports etc.
2. Call your Housing Specialist and make her aware of your need to move 
    and supply her with the HUD form and documentation

Your Housing Specialist will then contact your current Landlord for you and you will be contacted by a Moving Housing Specialist. Make sure that we have an address and phone number where we can reach you.

Helpful resources:
Current complexes that accept Section 8
Section 8 apartment listing
The Housing Council
Subsidized Apartment Search
Rent Rochester
The Apartment Guide
Apartments.Com
ForRent.Com
Spring Street

Mapquest Search Address


 equal housing opportunity The Rochester Housing Authority is committed to equal employment opportunities (EEO)/non-discrimination for all persons regardless of age, carrier status, citizenship, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, genetic information,  marital status, military status, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, victim of domestic violence, veteran status or any other status protected by law.  Further, Rochester Housing Authority complies with all applicable non-discrimination laws in the administration of its policies, programs and activities. 
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