Esmeralda Del Sur PB Section 8 Patillas, PR
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Esmeralda Del Sur is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Patillas, PR with 100 units reporting 94% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $145/month on average.
100
total units
94%
occupancy
$145
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Average household income | $6,336/yr |
| Average personal income | $2,486/yr |
| People per unit | 2.5 |
| Moved in within last year | 5% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 65% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 78% |
How to apply at Esmeralda Del Sur
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 (~$145/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Patillas
- Villa Real Public Housing
- Patillas Elderly Apts LIHTCPB Section 8
- Esmeralda Del Sur LIHTCPB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sagrado Corazon LIHTCPB Section 8 | Arroyo | 5.1 km |
| Brisas de Arroyo PB Section 8 | Arroyo | 5.1 km |
| Sagrado Corazon LIHTCPB Section 8 | Arroyo | 5.1 km |
| Brisas de Arroyo PB Section 8 | Arroyo | 5.1 km |
| Isidro Cora Public Housing | Arroyo | 7 km |
| Carioca Public Housing | Guayama | 7.1 km |
| Brisas Del Mar Elderly LIHTCPB Section 8 | Guayama | 9 km |
| Villa Navarro Public Housing | Maunabo | 9.2 km |
← All subsidized housing in Patillas
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Esmeralda Del Sur 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 Esmeralda Del Sur?
Residents report average rents near $145/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 Esmeralda Del Sur?
Contact the management office in Patillas. 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.