Rochester announces targeted home improvement program with $4 million state grant

Malik D. Evans Mayor at City of Rochester | Official website

By Rochester Reporter

Aug 6, 2024

Mayor Malik D. Evans announced that applications are open for the City of Rochester’s Targeted Home Improvement Program (T-HIP), aimed at providing vital assistance to eligible owner-occupants for critical repairs. This initiative is one of several designed to improve housing quality and ensure safe living conditions for residents. The program is made possible by a $4 million grant from the New York State Housing Trust Fund Corporation.

“This program is a significant step forward in our ongoing efforts to ensure Rochester residents have access to safe and healthy living conditions,” said Mayor Evans. “We encourage all eligible owner-occupants to take advantage of this opportunity.”

Key Details of the T-HIP:

Pre-Application Period: Interested owner-occupants must visit their Neighborhood Service Center (NSC) office to submit a pre-application form by Aug. 26, 2024.

Selection Process: Winners will be chosen by random selection. Drawings will take place at each NSC office at 2 p.m., on Aug. 27. Owner-occupants who have applied do not need to be in attendance but are welcome to attend. Space is limited.

Application Process: Once selected, winners will need to complete a full program application. The City will then review the applications to determine final eligibility.

Program Benefits:

The T-HIP will provide funding assistance for essential repairs, including:

Addressing lead-based paint hazards

Mitigating health and safety hazards

Correcting code violations

Eligibility Criteria:

Applicants must be an owner-occupant of a 1-to 4-unit residential property located in the City of Rochester.

Total household income must not exceed eighty percent (80%) of the area median income (AMI) as defined by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.

More information about T-HIP is available online or at local NSC offices, Monday through Friday, between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.

More info: T-HIP

City of Rochester Neighborhood Service Center (NSC) locations:

Northwest NSC

400 Dewey Ave.

585-428-7620

NWOffice@CityofRochester.Gov

Northeast NSC

500 Norton St.

585-428-7660

NSCNEOffice@CityofRochester.Gov

Southwest NSC