Nemesio R Canales Public Housing San Juan, PR
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Nemesio R Canales is a Public Housing community in San Juan, PR with 544 units reporting 83% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $151/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 7 months.
544
total units
83%
occupancy
$151
avg resident rent
7 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 39 Res Nmsio Canales Apt 709, San Juan, PR Map → |
| Average household income | $6,719/yr |
| Average personal income | $3,566/yr |
| People per unit | 1.9 |
| Moved in within last year | 6% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 69% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 84% |
| One-bedroom share | 11% |
How to apply at Nemesio R Canales
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 39 Res Nmsio Canales Apt 709, San Juan; 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 (~$151/mo average here).
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- Nemesio R Canales Public Housing
- Juan C Cordero Davila Public Housing
- Villa Espana Public Housing
- Ernesto Ramos Antonini Public Housing
- Ernesto Ramos Antonini Public Housing
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jardines de Caparra Public Housing | Bayamon | 2.2 km |
| Hannia Maria Apartments PB Section 8 | Guaynabo | 2.8 km |
| Res. Emiliano Pol Public Housing | San Juan | 2.8 km |
| Petroamerica Pagan Housing for the PB Section 8 | San Juan | 2.8 km |
| San Fernando Public Housing | San Juan | 3.4 km |
| Vista Hermosa Public Housing | San Juan | 3.4 km |
| Vista Hermosa Public Housing | San Juan | 3.4 km |
| Vista Hermosa Public Housing | San Juan | 3.4 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Nemesio R Canales 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 Nemesio R Canales?
Residents report average rents near $151/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 Nemesio R Canales?
Contact the management office at 39 Res Nmsio Canales Apt 709 in San Juan. 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.