Las Americas Public Housing Lajas, PR
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Las Americas is a Public Housing community in Lajas, PR with 80 units reporting 100% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $147/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 6 months.
80
total units
100%
occupancy
$147
avg resident rent
6 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 1 Res Las Americas Apt 1, Lajas, PR Map → |
| Average household income | $6,887/yr |
| Average personal income | $2,826/yr |
| People per unit | 2.4 |
| Moved in within last year | 3% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 65% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 80% |
| One-bedroom share | 10% |
How to apply at Las Americas
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 Las Americas Apt 1, Lajas; 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 Lajas
- Parque Real Apts LIHTCPB Section 8
- Parque de Lajas LIHTCPB Section 8
- Egida Hogar Presby §202 Senior
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Egida de La Concepcion PB Section 8 | San German | 3.4 km |
| El Recreo Public Housing | San German | 4.2 km |
| Manuel F Rossy Public Housing | San German | 4.2 km |
| Jardines de Joanne PB Section 8 | San German | 4.5 km |
| Santa Maria Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | San German | 4.5 km |
| Independent Living PB Section 8 | San German | 4.5 km |
| Egida Dionisio Hernandez PB Section 8 | San German | 4.7 km |
← All subsidized housing in Lajas
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Las Americas 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 Las Americas?
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 Las Americas?
Contact the management office at 1 Res Las Americas Apt 1 in Lajas. 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.