El Cemi Public Housing Luquillo, PR
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
El Cemi is a Public Housing community in Luquillo, PR with 150 units reporting 87% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $128/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 7 months.
150
total units
87%
occupancy
$128
avg resident rent
7 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 100 Res El Cemi Apt 1, Luquillo, PR Map → |
| Average household income | $5,577/yr |
| Average personal income | $3,180/yr |
| People per unit | 1.8 |
| Moved in within last year | 20% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 68% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 82% |
| One-bedroom share | 37% |
How to apply at El Cemi
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 100 Res El Cemi Apt 1, Luquillo; 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 (~$128/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Luquillo
- Diego Zalduondo Public Housing
- Yuquiyu Ii Public Housing
- Yuquiyu Ii Public Housing 1 LIHTCPB Section 8
- Playa Azul PB Section 8
- Playa Azul Apts LIHTCPB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Santiago Fajardo Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | Fajardo | 6 km |
| Santiago Fajardo Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | Fajardo | 6 km |
| Vistas Del Mar Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | Fajardo | 6.8 km |
| Rio Dorado Elderly Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Rio Grande | 6.8 km |
| Fajardo Housing for the Elderly PB Section 8 | Fajardo | 6.8 km |
| Santiago Veve Calzada Public Housing | Fajardo | 7.4 km |
| Pedro Rosario Nieves Public Housing | Fajardo | 7.6 km |
| Puerto Real Public Housing | Puerto Real | 8.1 km |
← All subsidized housing in Luquillo
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does El Cemi 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 Cemi?
Residents report average rents near $128/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 Cemi?
Contact the management office at 100 Res El Cemi Apt 1 in Luquillo. 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.