Playa Azul PB Section 8 Luquillo, PR
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Playa Azul is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Luquillo, PR with 34 units reporting 97% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $207/month on average.
34
total units
97%
occupancy
$207
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Average household income | $9,311/yr |
| Average personal income | $3,990/yr |
| People per unit | 2.3 |
| Moved in within last year | 7% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 60% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 73% |
How to apply at Playa Azul
Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.
- 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 (~$207/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Luquillo
- El Cemi Public Housing
- Diego Zalduondo Public Housing
- Yuquiyu Ii Public Housing
- Yuquiyu Ii Public Housing 1 LIHTCPB Section 8
- Playa Azul Apts LIHTCPB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Rio Dorado Elderly Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Rio Grande | 6 km |
| Santiago Fajardo Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | Fajardo | 6.8 km |
| Vistas Del Mar Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | Fajardo | 7.5 km |
| Fajardo Housing for the Elderly PB Section 8 | Fajardo | 7.5 km |
| Santiago Veve Calzada Public Housing | Fajardo | 8.1 km |
| Finca Galateo LIHTCPB Section 8 | Rio Grande | 8.3 km |
| Pedro Rosario Nieves Public Housing | Fajardo | 8.4 km |
| Puerto Real Public Housing | Puerto Real | 8.8 km |
← All subsidized housing in Luquillo
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Playa Azul have?
Project-Based Section 8. Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.
How much is rent at Playa Azul?
Residents report average rents near $207/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 Playa Azul?
Contact the management office in Luquillo. 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.