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
Address70 Ave Borinquen, Mayaguez, PR Map →
Average household income$7,612/yr
Average personal income$7,061/yr
People per unit1.1
Moved in within last year16%
Households below 30% AMI44%
Households below 50% AMI86%
One-bedroom share100%

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.

  1. Call or visit the management office at 70 Ave Borinquen, Mayaguez; ask if the waitlist is open and request an application.
  2. Gather ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and proof of all income. Applications are always free.
  3. Claim eligible preferences (homelessness, veteran, local residency) with documentation.
  4. Respond fast to interview letters; verify rent expectations against your budget (~$161/mo average here).

Other subsidized housing in Mayaguez

Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)

PropertyLocationDistance
Cuesta de Las Piedras Public HousingMayaguez1.1 km
Torre de Mayaguez Apartments PB Section 8Mayaguez1.1 km
Nuestra Senora de Covadonga Housing PB Section 8Mayaguez1.1 km
La Casa de Ampi, Inc §811Mayaguez1.1 km
La Casa de Dona Here §811Mayaguez1.1 km
La Casa de Junny §811Mayaguez1.1 km
Monte Isleno Public HousingMayaguez1.4 km
Ramirez de Arellano Public HousingMayaguez2 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.

Figures from HUD's Picture of Subsidized Households (FY2025) and/or LIHTC database (2024); administrative averages that may lag current conditions. Equal Housing Opportunity. This site is not affiliated with HUD or the property owner.