Manuel Hernandez Rosa Public Housing Mayaguez, PR
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Manuel Hernandez Rosa is a Public Housing community in Mayaguez, PR with 268 units reporting 93% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $107/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 2 months.
268
total units
93%
occupancy
$107
avg resident rent
2 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 191 Res Candelaria, Mayaguez, PR Map → |
| Average household income | $4,444/yr |
| Average personal income | $2,226/yr |
| People per unit | 2 |
| Moved in within last year | 15% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 77% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 87% |
How to apply at Manuel Hernandez Rosa
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 191 Res Candelaria, Mayaguez; 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 (~$107/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Mayaguez
- Columbus Landing Public Housing
- Central American Village LIHTCPB Section 8
- Franklin D Roosevelt Public Housing
- Sabalos Gardens Public Housing
- El Carmen Public Housing
- Jardines de Concordia Public Housing
- Jardines de Mayaguez LIHTCPB Section 8
- Yaguez Public Housing
- Rafael Hernandez Public Housing
- Monte Isleno Public Housing
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cuesta de Las Piedras Public Housing | Mayaguez | 1.1 km |
| Torre de Mayaguez Apartments PB Section 8 | Mayaguez | 1.1 km |
| Nuestra Senora de Covadonga Housing PB Section 8 | Mayaguez | 1.1 km |
| La Casa de Ampi, Inc §811 | Mayaguez | 1.1 km |
| La Casa de Dona Here §811 | Mayaguez | 1.1 km |
| La Casa de Junny §811 | Mayaguez | 1.1 km |
| Ramirez de Arellano Public Housing | Mayaguez | 2 km |
| Mayaguez Housing Public Housing | Mayaguez | 2.2 km |
← All subsidized housing in Mayaguez
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Manuel Hernandez Rosa 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 Manuel Hernandez Rosa?
Residents report average rents near $107/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 Manuel Hernandez Rosa?
Contact the management office at 191 Res Candelaria in Mayaguez. 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.