El Dorado Public Housing Dorado, PR
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
El Dorado is a Public Housing community in Dorado, PR with 78 units reporting 94% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $196/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 30 months.
78
total units
94%
occupancy
$196
avg resident rent
30 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 360 Calle Mendez Vigo Apt 1, Dorado, PR Map → |
| Average household income | $9,183/yr |
| Average personal income | $4,325/yr |
| People per unit | 2.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 1% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 59% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 75% |
| One-bedroom share | 7% |
How to apply at El Dorado
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 360 Calle Mendez Vigo Apt 1, Dorado; 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 (~$196/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Dorado
- Paraiso Dorado LIHTCPB Section 8
- El Dorado Public Housing 1 LIHTCPB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Villa de Sabana Public Housing | Toa Baja | 2.8 km |
| El Toa Public Housing | Toa Baja | 5.1 km |
| Alturas de Monte Verde Apts-rh LIHTC | Vega Alta | 5.5 km |
| Alturas de Monte Verde Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Vega Alta | 6 km |
← All subsidized housing in Dorado
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does El Dorado 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 Dorado?
Residents report average rents near $196/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 Dorado?
Contact the management office at 360 Calle Mendez Vigo Apt 1 in Dorado. 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.