Jose Castillo Mercado Public Housing Sabana Grande, PR
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Jose Castillo Mercado is a Public Housing community in Sabana Grande, PR with 148 units reporting 98% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $106/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 6 months.
148
total units
98%
occupancy
$106
avg resident rent
6 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 1 Res Jose Castillo Apt 41, Sabana Grande, PR Map → |
| Average household income | $4,787/yr |
| Average personal income | $2,321/yr |
| People per unit | 2.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 4% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 75% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 87% |
| One-bedroom share | 13% |
How to apply at Jose Castillo Mercado
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 Jose Castillo Apt 41, Sabana Grande; 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 (~$106/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Sabana Grande
- Virgen Del Pozo LIHTCPB Section 8
- Egida Marcelina Santiago PB Section 8
- Sabana Grande Apts PB Section 8
- Vista Linda Apts LIHTCPB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| El Recreo Public Housing | San German | 5.9 km |
| Manuel F Rossy Public Housing | San German | 5.9 km |
| Egida Dionisio Hernandez PB Section 8 | San German | 6.8 km |
| Jardines de Joanne PB Section 8 | San German | 7.6 km |
| Santa Maria Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | San German | 7.6 km |
| Egida de La Concepcion PB Section 8 | San German | 7.6 km |
| Independent Living PB Section 8 | San German | 7.6 km |
| Las Americas Public Housing | Lajas | 9 km |
← All subsidized housing in Sabana Grande
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Jose Castillo Mercado 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 Jose Castillo Mercado?
Residents report average rents near $106/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 Jose Castillo Mercado?
Contact the management office at 1 Res Jose Castillo Apt 41 in Sabana Grande. 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.