For more than 15 years the Rochester Housing Development Fund Corporation (RHDFC) and Greater Rochester Housing Partnership (GRHP) have been rehabilitating vacant homes, revitalizing neighborhoods, and providing quality affordable homeownership opportunities in the City of Rochester.

This work is done through strong partnerships with the City of Rochester and Rochester Land Bank Corporation and numerous other critical partners. The RHDFC acquires vacant homes and works with these partners to rehabilitate the homes for low and moderate-income first-time homebuyers. The RHDFC leverages financing needed to acquire and rehabilitate these homes. GRHP provides management services to the program as well as needed financing. 

HOME Rochester homes are beautiful, single-family homes located within the City of Rochester. Each home is as unique as the neighborhood in which it is located. Typical HOME Rochester homes feature natural wood trim, hardwood floors, off-street parking, and often include front porches. All homes are lead safe and incorporate green building standards and energy efficiency measures.

In 2019, the RHDFC expanded its service area to rehabilitate properties in Monroe County. To learn more about eligibility for upcoming properties and the Monroe County First Time Homebuyer purchase program, administered by The Housing Council, please visit Monroe County’s website; “Make Monroe Home” or The Housing Council at PathStone. 

“I’ve been in my home 3 years now and I absolutely love it! The house is beautiful and I get a lot of compliments.”
Daniel, 14621 Neighborhood
“I was able to raise my children in an affordable home over a 10 year period in a nice area with low taxes. The house was important as my family grew, we also had a place to call home.”
Deanna, 14621 Neighborhood
“Rochester has so much to offer. A wonderful program and opportunity to own my own home. Affordable, low maintenance housing in a great area of the city."
Valerie, North Winton Village Neighborhood
“Because of the RHDFC, I was able to purchase a brand new home that was once a zombie home. I didn’t have to do anything but move in. I tell anyone looking for a home in Rochester to look at homes by the RHDFC.”
Ebony, 14621 Neighborhood
“I love our home. As soon as my husband and I saw it and realized everything important in a house was new (ie. roof, furnace, siding) we just knew this was the house for us.”
Erica, 19th Ward
“I’m happy living here with housing help. My house is in good condition and in a good neighborhood.”
Ana, 14621 Neighborhood
“I really love my home. I am so thankful for the program. It allowed me to be a homeowner of a beautiful home. I would recommend this program for all who are looking for a beautiful, affordable home.”
Sharon, 14621 Neighborhood
“I really do enjoy my home. Working around the house is good exercise and showing your responsibilities. The Housing Development is an excellent program for anyone that wants to move forward in life.”
Lisa, Homestead Heights Neighborhood
“I was able to purchase a home when I was 22 years old and it has been the best experience and life changing for me and my family.”
Nicholas, 19th Ward
“Thank you, we have a beautiful home and we are thankful the opportunity was possible to purchase it"
Vincente, 14621 Neighborhood