El Batey Public Housing Vega Alta, PR
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
El Batey is a Public Housing community in Vega Alta, PR with 91 units reporting 99% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $121/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 10 months.
91
total units
99%
occupancy
$121
avg resident rent
10 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 550 Carr 2 Apt A1, Vega Alta, PR Map → |
| Average household income | $5,587/yr |
| Average personal income | $2,579/yr |
| People per unit | 2.2 |
| Moved in within last year | 7% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 76% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 88% |
| One-bedroom share | 7% |
How to apply at El Batey
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 550 Carr 2 Apt A1, Vega Alta; 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 (~$121/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Vega Alta
- Francisco Vega Sanchez Public Housing
- Las Violetas Public Housing
- Alturas de Monte Verde Apts LIHTCPB Section 8
- Alturas de Monte Verde Apts-rh LIHTC
- Las Violetas Public Housing 1 LIHTCPB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ramon P Rodriguez Public Housing | Toa Alta | 5.2 km |
| Ramon P Rodriguez Public Housing | Toa Alta | 5.2 km |
| Paraiso Dorado LIHTCPB Section 8 | Dorado | 6.1 km |
| El Toa Public Housing | Toa Baja | 6.3 km |
| Villa de Sabana Public Housing | Toa Baja | 6.7 km |
| Enrique Landron Public Housing | Corozal | 6.7 km |
| Villa de Sabana Public Housing | Toa Baja | 6.7 km |
| El Dorado Public Housing | Dorado | 7.5 km |
← All subsidized housing in Vega Alta
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does El Batey 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 El Batey?
Residents report average rents near $121/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 El Batey?
Contact the management office at 550 Carr 2 Apt A1 in Vega Alta. 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.