Juana Matos Public Housing Cata, PR
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Juana Matos is a Public Housing community in Cata, PR with 200 units reporting 79% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $149/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 30 months.
200
total units
79%
occupancy
$149
avg resident rent
30 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Average household income | $6,467/yr |
| Average personal income | $3,244/yr |
| People per unit | 2 |
| Moved in within last year | 5% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 66% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 85% |
| One-bedroom share | 18% |
How to apply at Juana Matos
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; 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 (~$149/mo average here).
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Rosendo Matienzo Cintron Public Housing | Catano | 0.8 km |
| Ciudad Feliz PB Section 8 | Catano | 0.8 km |
| Ciudad Feliz LIHTCPB Section 8 | Catano | 0.8 km |
| Jardines de Catano Public Housing | Catano | 1.4 km |
| Las Palmas Public Housing | Catano | 2 km |
| Hannia Maria Apartments PB Section 8 | Guaynabo | 2 km |
| Zenon Diaz Valcarcel Public Housing | Guaynabo | 2 km |
| Bayamon Country Club LIHTC | Bayamon | 3.4 km |
← All subsidized housing in Cata
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Juana Matos 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 Juana Matos?
Residents report average rents near $149/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 Juana Matos?
Contact the management office in Cata. 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.