Edificio Manuel Colon Melendez PB Section 8 Aguadilla, PR
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Edificio Manuel Colon Melendez is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Aguadilla, PR with 100 units reporting 100% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $135/month on average.
100
total units
100%
occupancy
$135
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Average household income | $6,294/yr |
| Average personal income | $5,779/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 9% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 51% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 92% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Edificio Manuel Colon Melendez
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; 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 (~$135/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Puesta Del Sol Public Housing | Aguadilla | 1.7 km |
| Puesta Del Sol Public Housing | Aguadilla | 1.7 km |
| Villamar Apts Public Housing | Aguadilla | 3.4 km |
| Villamar Apts Public Housing | Aguadilla | 3.4 km |
| La Cruz Public Housing | Moca | 4.7 km |
| La Cruz Public Housing | Moca | 4.7 km |
| Moca Housing PB Section 8 | Moca | 5.6 km |
| Jose N. Gandara Public Housing | Moca | 5.8 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Edificio Manuel Colon Melendez 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 Edificio Manuel Colon Melendez?
Residents report average rents near $135/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 Edificio Manuel Colon Melendez?
Contact the management office in Aguadilla. 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.