CASH Coalition / Empire Justice Center / United Way of Greater Rochester
Note: Free tax preparation service, not a home improvement grant. Listed for household budget help only.
VITA / CASH Free Tax Preparation (Rochester) is available to homeowners and renters in Rochester, NY.
CASH Coalition operates free VITA tax preparation sites throughout Monroe County for income-eligible persons. Ensures low-income workers claim all eligible credits including EITC, STAR, and energy credits. Operating since 2003 through United Way partnership.
Free service; helps claim all eligible tax credits and refunds
Official program page checked live on 2026-06-22.
Data last verified 2026-04-03. How we verify our data.
In Rochester, NY, you can combine this program with other local help to cut your cost:
A grant-savvy contractor in Rochester, NY can handle the paperwork, inspections, and timelines so your funding releases on schedule. Getting matched is free.
You will likely need a contractor to apply
Projects like this almost always need a licensed contractor, and many grants ask for a written estimate as part of your application. Lining up a contractor in Rochester early keeps your application moving.
Get matched with a contractorEach program sets its own contractor rules. Check the official program page for exact requirements.
Deadline: February through April annually
Ask us. It is free, and a real person answers within a business day.
Email us about this programVITA / CASH Free Tax Preparation (Rochester) is open to homeowners and renters in Rochester, NY. It prioritizes low-income households.
Apply directly with CASH Coalition / Empire Justice Center / United Way of Greater Rochester using the official program link on this page or call 585-900-1004. There is no middleman and no fee. Deadline: February through April annually.
Grant-approved contractors understand the documentation, inspections, and timelines, so your funding releases on schedule.
Rebates and discounts that stack on top of any grant. Most are free to use.
This is just one of many grants, rebates, and free programs available. Stack them together to maximize your savings.
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