Ext Manuel Zeno Gandia Public Housing Arecibo, PR
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Ext Manuel Zeno Gandia is a Public Housing community in Arecibo, PR with 444 units reporting 96% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $121/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 7 months.
444
total units
96%
occupancy
$121
avg resident rent
7 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 21 Res Ext Manuel Zeno Gandia, Arecibo, PR Map → |
| Average household income | $5,238/yr |
| Average personal income | $2,691/yr |
| People per unit | 1.9 |
| Moved in within last year | 9% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 74% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 85% |
| One-bedroom share | 21% |
How to apply at Ext Manuel Zeno Gandia
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 21 Res Ext Manuel Zeno Gandia, Arecibo; 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 Arecibo
- La Meseta Public Housing
- Trina Padilla de Sanz Public Housing
- Ramon Marin Sola Public Housing
- La Meseta Public Housing 1 LIHTCPB Section 8
- Antonio Marquez Arbona Public Housing
- Trina Padilla Public Housing LIHTCPB Section 8
- Bella Vista Public Housing
- Arecibo Senior Apts LIHTCPB Section 8
- Vistas Del Mar Elderly LIHTCPB Section 8
- Hogar San Pablo §202 Senior
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Padre Jose D. Boyd Housing for the PB Section 8 | Arecibo | 1.4 km |
| Adolfo Martinez Apartments PB Section 8 | Arecibo | 2 km |
| Villa Los Santos Ii Public Housing | Arecibo | 3.7 km |
| Agustin Ruiz Miranda Public Housing | Hatillo | 4.7 km |
| Hatillo Housing PB Section 8 | Hatillo | 4.8 km |
← All subsidized housing in Arecibo
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Ext Manuel Zeno Gandia 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 Ext Manuel Zeno Gandia?
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 Ext Manuel Zeno Gandia?
Contact the management office at 21 Res Ext Manuel Zeno Gandia in Arecibo. 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.