Ciudad Del Retiro PB Section 8 Mayaguez, PR
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Ciudad Del Retiro is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Mayaguez, PR with 143 units reporting 97% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $161/month on average.
143
total units
97%
occupancy
$161
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 70 Ave Borinquen, Mayaguez, PR Map → |
| Average household income | $7,612/yr |
| Average personal income | $7,061/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 16% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 44% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 86% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Ciudad Del Retiro
Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.
- Call or visit the management office at 70 Ave Borinquen, Mayaguez; 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 (~$161/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Mayaguez
- Columbus Landing Public Housing
- Central American Village LIHTCPB Section 8
- Franklin D Roosevelt Public Housing
- Sabalos Gardens Public Housing
- Manuel Hernandez Rosa Public Housing
- El Carmen Public Housing
- Jardines de Concordia Public Housing
- Jardines de Mayaguez LIHTCPB Section 8
- Yaguez Public Housing
- Rafael Hernandez Public Housing
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cuesta de Las Piedras Public Housing | Mayaguez | 1.1 km |
| Torre de Mayaguez Apartments PB Section 8 | Mayaguez | 1.1 km |
| Nuestra Senora de Covadonga Housing PB Section 8 | Mayaguez | 1.1 km |
| La Casa de Ampi, Inc §811 | Mayaguez | 1.1 km |
| La Casa de Dona Here §811 | Mayaguez | 1.1 km |
| La Casa de Junny §811 | Mayaguez | 1.1 km |
| Monte Isleno Public Housing | Mayaguez | 1.4 km |
| Ramirez de Arellano Public Housing | Mayaguez | 2 km |
← All subsidized housing in Mayaguez
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Ciudad Del Retiro have?
Project-Based Section 8. Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.
How much is rent at Ciudad Del Retiro?
Residents report average rents near $161/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 Ciudad Del Retiro?
Contact the management office at 70 Ave Borinquen in Mayaguez. 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.