Carioca Public Housing Guayama, PR
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Carioca is a Public Housing community in Guayama, PR with 200 units reporting 99% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $91/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 7 months.
200
total units
99%
occupancy
$91
avg resident rent
7 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | Res Carioca Apt 811, Guayama, PR Map → |
| Average household income | $3,849/yr |
| Average personal income | $1,598/yr |
| People per unit | 2.4 |
| Moved in within last year | 17% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 82% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 91% |
How to apply at Carioca
Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
- Call or visit the management office at Res Carioca Apt 811, Guayama; ask if the waitlist is open and request an application.
- Gather ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and proof of all income. Applications are always free.
- Claim eligible preferences (homelessness, veteran, local residency) with documentation.
- Respond fast to interview letters; verify rent expectations against your budget (~$91/mo average here).
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- Fernando Calimano Public Housing
- Hogar Santa Rosa PB Section 8
- Brisas Del Mar Elderly LIHTCPB Section 8
- Jardines de Guamani Public Housing
- El Coqui Apartments PB Section 8
- Egida Hogar San Antonio PB Section 8
- Valle de Guayama Public Housing
- San Antonio Public Housing 1 LIHTCPB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Isidro Cora Public Housing | Arroyo | 4.2 km |
| Isidro Cora Public Housing | Arroyo | 4.2 km |
| Sagrado Corazon LIHTCPB Section 8 | Arroyo | 4.8 km |
| Brisas de Arroyo PB Section 8 | Arroyo | 4.8 km |
| Sagrado Corazon LIHTCPB Section 8 | Arroyo | 4.8 km |
| Brisas de Arroyo PB Section 8 | Arroyo | 4.8 km |
| Esmeralda Del Sur PB Section 8 | Patillas | 7.1 km |
| Esmeralda Del Sur LIHTCPB Section 8 | Patillas | 7.5 km |
← All subsidized housing in Guayama
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Carioca have?
Public Housing. Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
How much is rent at Carioca?
Residents report average rents near $91/month in HUD administrative data. Under most federal programs you pay roughly 30% of adjusted income — your actual amount depends on household income and unit size.
How do I apply at Carioca?
Contact the management office at Res Carioca Apt 811 in Guayama. Ask whether the waitlist is open, request an application, and claim any preferences you qualify for. There is never a fee to apply for HUD-subsidized housing.