Villa Espana Public Housing San Juan, PR
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Villa Espana is a Public Housing community in San Juan, PR with 500 units reporting 90% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $161/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 9 months.
500
total units
90%
occupancy
$161
avg resident rent
9 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 1 Res Villa Espana, San Juan, PR Map → |
| Average household income | $7,864/yr |
| Average personal income | $4,377/yr |
| People per unit | 1.8 |
| Moved in within last year | 3% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 65% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 79% |
| One-bedroom share | 35% |
How to apply at Villa Espana
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 Villa Espana, 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 (~$161/mo average here).
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|---|---|---|
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Villa Espana 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 Villa Espana?
Residents report average rents near $161/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 Villa Espana?
Contact the management office at 1 Res Villa Espana 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.