El Toa Public Housing Toa Baja, PR
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
El Toa is a Public Housing community in Toa Baja, PR with 80 units reporting 95% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $147/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 4 months.
80
total units
95%
occupancy
$147
avg resident rent
4 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 1 Res El Toa Apt 53, Toa Baja, PR Map → |
| Average household income | $6,911/yr |
| Average personal income | $2,794/yr |
| People per unit | 2.5 |
| Moved in within last year | 5% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 70% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 86% |
| One-bedroom share | 11% |
How to apply at El Toa
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 1 Res El Toa Apt 53, Toa Baja; 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 (~$147/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Toa Baja
- Golden Age Tower Public Housing
- Villa de Sabana Public Housing
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ramon P Rodriguez Public Housing | Toa Alta | 3.4 km |
| Paraiso Dorado LIHTCPB Section 8 | Dorado | 4.7 km |
| Cortijo/valencia Public Housing | Bayamon | 4.8 km |
| Toa Alta Estates LIHTCPB Section 8 | Toa Alta | 5.1 km |
| El Dorado Public Housing | Dorado | 5.1 km |
| El Dorado Public Housing 1 LIHTCPB Section 8 | Dorado | 5.1 km |
| Jose Celso Barbosa Public Housing | Bayamon | 6 km |
| Las Dominicos Public Housing | Bayamon | 6.1 km |
← All subsidized housing in Toa Baja
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does El Toa 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 Toa?
Residents report average rents near $147/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 Toa?
Contact the management office at 1 Res El Toa Apt 53 in Toa Baja. 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.